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MLS playoffs: Austin FC vs. LAFC odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Austin FC vs. LAFC odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

No. 2 Austin FC visits Banc of California Stadium to take on No. 1 LAFC in the MLS Western Conference final. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET (ESPN3). Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Austin FC vs. LAFC odds, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

LAFC added several former international superstars in the middle of the season to a roster that was already the best in the West. They had one of the best seasons in MLS history, totaling 67 points in 34 games.

Former Real Madrid F Gareth Bale was a big-time addition. He had 2 goals. F Cristian Arango had a team-high 16 and F Carlos Vela led the team in goals and assists with a combined 21.

On the other hand, Austin FC finished 12th of just 13 teams in the West last season and crushed preseason expectations, scoring 65 goals, the 2nd-most in the conference.

Austin was led by M Sebastian Driussi, who scored 22 goals on the season. His 22 was tied with Philadelphia’s M Daniel Gazdag for the 2nd-most in the league.

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Austin FC vs. LAFC odds

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  • Money line: Austin FC +400 (bet $100 to win $400) | LAFC -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Draw +380
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +105 | U: -130)

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Prediction

LAFC 2, Austin FC 1

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

While I certainly do not hate a draw, especially at +380, betting against this LAFC team is not wise. They clearly have the most talent in the MLS and will be at home. At -200, their moneyline value just isn’t worth the risk.

Austin actually beat LAFC in both meetings this season, a 2-1 win on the road and a 4-1 win at home. I don’t expect history to be repeated and would avoid any play other than potentially a small unit on the draw.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 3.5 (-130).

You don’t sit within the top 2 in a highly competitive conference without high-level defending, and although the offensive weapons will highlight analysis, both teams are strong defensively.

Both teams sit in the top half of the league in save percentage, and LAFC ranked No. 1 in shots against.

Had it not been for a stoppage-time penalty that helped them advance, Austin would have had this Under hit in 9 straight games. It allowed just 2.1 expected goals against in its 2 playoff games as well.

LAFC won 3-2 over the Galaxy in its lone playoff game, but its opponent has just .4 expected goals. It has gone Under this total in 6 of its last 8.

With this expected to be a highly competitive battle, goals should be difficult to come by as is typical with playoff action. Bet the Under 3.5 (-130) despite the juice.

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MLS playoffs: Austin FC vs. FC Dallas odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Austin FC vs. FC Dallas Western Conference semifinal odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

Austin FC welcomes FC Dallas to Q2 Stadium Sunday for a Western Conference semifinal matchup. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Austin FC vs. FC Dallas odds, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

The winner will face LAFC in the Western final Oct. 30.

Austin FC comes into this match off a penalty kick shootout with Real Salt Lake in its postseason opener, winning 3-1 on penalties after the full 120 minutes finished 2-2. RSL did have a 2nd-half red card.

Austin drew FC Dallas 2-2 and 1-1 this season, having fewer expected goals in both battles. M Sebastián Driussi has been one of the MLS’ most dynamic players, scoring 22 goals this season and notching 5 assists as well.

FC Dallas is led by a USMNT duo of F Jesus Ferreira and F Paul Arriola, respectively scoring 18 and 10 goals this season. They have made up 28 of FC Dallas’ 48 goals this season.

FC Dallas has not been great away from home this season, winning just 4 games. FC Dallas did win or draw in 11 of the 17 though. It allowed just 1.09 goals per game as well.

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Austin FC vs. FC Dallas odds

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  • Money line: Austin FC -101 (bet $101 to win $100) | FC Dallas +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Draw +275
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -150 | U: +117)

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Prediction

FC Dallas 2, Austin FC 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET FC DALLAS (+240).

Austin had a tremendous regular season, but it did not play well against Real Salt Lake and arguably should have lost.

Its defense has also not been up to par, allowing 1.44 goals per game. Also, the note that FC Dallas had more expected goals in both regular-season matchups should be concerning for Austin fans.

FC Dallas went to penalty kicks with Minnesota United, but it also wasn’t held with zero non-penalty kick goals while up a man for 68 minutes like Austin was. Austin’s attack just wasn’t there, and without a dominant forward to get the ball to, it could struggle against a quality Dallas defense.

Dallas has been far more successful as of late as well with 5 wins in its last 9 regular season games. It should continue to thrive despite taking to the road in this battle.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 2.5 (-150).

Austin doesn’t have a great defense, and Dallas had more than 2 expected goals in each of the team’s regular-season performances while Austin had at least 1 in each as well.

While only 1 went Over this total, the combination of Austin’s attack, which has the 2nd-most goals in the West, and FC Dallas’ star-studded attacking duo should bode well for goals in this one.

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Austin FC vs. New York Red Bulls odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Austin FC vs. New York Red Bulls odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

The New York Red Bulls (9 wins, 6 losses, 6 draws) visit Q2 Stadium Sunday to take on Austin FC (12-4-5). Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Austin FC vs. New York Red Bulls odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

Austin FC has been one of the surprise stories of the season as it enters this weekend with an MLS-leading 42 goals. Austin is led by F Sebastián Driussi, who has a team-best 11 goals. Four other Austin players have at least 4 goals.

Austin has been a fortress at home this season, posting 5 wins and 3 draws in 9 home matches. Its lone home loss was a 1-0 defeat to LA Galaxy. Austin has won 4 of its last 5.

As for the Red Bulls, they’ve slipped in the rankings after a 1-0 loss to rival NYCFC July 17. They sit 3rd in the Eastern Conference and are led by F Lewis Morgan, who has 9 goals on the season.

The Red Bulls are tied for the 3rd-fewest allowed goals in the MLS at 22. Austin isn’t far behind, having allowed just 24. New York is 6-2-3 on the road this season.

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Austin FC vs. New York Red Bulls odds, lines, picks and predictions

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 5:11 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Austin FC +133 (bet $100 to win $133) | New York Red Bulls +195 (bet $100 to win $195) | Draw +255
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

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Prediction

Austin FC 2, New York Red Bulls 0

Money line (ML)

BET AUSTIN FC +133.

Austin FC kicked off the season with 2 home wins and 10 goals, both coming against top-10 Eastern Conference teams. Austin has continued that success.

Austin has won 4 of its last 5 with 2 of those victories by multiple goals. This will be Austin’s 1st matchup against a top-3 East side, but Austin is 5-0-1 against East teams this season.

The Red Bulls struggled and lost to NYCFC a week ago and they also should’ve lost to FC Cincinnati, only salvaging a 1-1 draw by a penalty kick July 9. They also only scored 1 against Sporting KC (the worst team in the West) the match before (July 3).

New York hasn’t been impressive lately, and in a tough environment, I’d bet that continues.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN UNDER 2.5 (+105).

The New York offense just hasn’t been there as of late. It has scored 6 goals in its last 7 games. Against the top-3 defenses in the East (Columbus, Philadelphia and NYCFC), it has scored just 2 goals.

It hasn’t scored in 2 matches against the top-4 West defenses. New York has also only allowed multiple goals in 5 games, so it’s defense, led by star D Aaron Long, has held strong.

Austin has gone Under this total in 2 of its last 5. It has a top-tier attack, but against a side that should look to slow things down, I doubt it is able to score more than twice.

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Austin FC vs. FC Dallas odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Austin FC vs. FC Dallas odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

Austin FC (8 wins, 3 losses, 4 draws) welcomes FC Dallas (7-4-4) to Q2 Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Austin FC vs. FC Dallas odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

The Saturday headliner features 2 up-and-coming clubs. FC Dallas, sitting in 4th place, will look to avenge an ugly 2-0 loss to the 8th-place Vancouver Whitecaps. FC Dallas had lost 3 of its last 4.

They’re captained by USMNT F Jesus Ferreira, who has 9 goals this season, tied for the most goals in the league. FC Dallas has allowed a conference-low 15 goals.

Austin FC sits above FC Dallas in 3rd place. Austin has scored 29 goals on the season, the second-most in the West.

F Sebastián Driussi leads the team with 8 goals, but it’s truly a team effort as 7 players have scored multiple goals. Austin’s plus-11 goal differential is the 2nd-best in the conference.

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Austin FC vs. FC Dallas odds, lines, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: Austin FC +117 (bet $100 to win $117) | FC Dallas +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Draw +260
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -140 | U: +115)

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Prediction

Austin FC 1, FC Dallas 1

Money line (ML)

LEAN TIE OR FC DALLAS -160.

The value on this line is why it’s only a lean. Given FC Dallas’ form as of late, this has become an attractive value. However, they’ve lost just 2 games outright, drawing 3 others.

FC Dallas has a 2-2-3 record on the road. Austin FC might be strong at home, but they’ve lost or drawn 4 of their last 6. They’re also 1-3-0 against top-6 teams in the Western Conference.

Dallas had a 9-game stretch earlier in the season without a loss and has one of the best defenses in the MLS. They’ve also had as many or more expected goals in all three of their recent losses.

Combine it all, and I think betting on Dallas just to not lose at this line has value. But, it’s not my favorite bet in the game.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (+115).

Both teams have dynamic offenses, but they also are among the best defenses in the league.

While Austin’s 29 goals in 15 games give the assumption they should be a scoring machine. They scored 10 in their first 2 games and have had 7 goals in their last 6.

Austin has averaged a goal per game (5 goals in 5 games) against West opponents that have allowed 17 or fewer goals.

FC Dallas ranks No. 1 in opponents’ goals in the conference. They have gone under this total in 7 of 15 games this season despite ranking fourth in goals in the West.

Given the defensive strengths and Austin’s inability to score against top defenses, the Under 2.5 (+115) at this plus-money value is worth a look.

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LAFC vs. Austin FC odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s LAFC vs. Austin FC odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

LAFC (7 wins, 2 losses, 2 draws) welcomes Austin FC (6-3-2) to Banc of California Stadium for a 10:30 p.m. ET kickoff Wednesday. Below, we preview the LAFC vs. Austin FC odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

Austin FC has been among the league’s bright spots so far this season. Austin sits 3rd in a tough Western Conference and is tied with LAFC with an MLS-best 23 goals.

Austin is led by 26-year-old Argentinian F Sebastián Driussi, who has 7 goals on the season. Austin had 31 points in 34 games last season, ending 24th in the league, making this start to the year that much better.

However, Austin will be on the road to take on LAFC, and there isn’t a tougher place to play in the nation. LAFC is 4-0-2 at home, having yet to lose at Banc of California.

The home side is led by star Mexican F Carlos Vela, who has 4 goals on the season. He is one of 6 LAFC 6 players, who have at least 2 goals. LAFC has allowed just 12 goals in 11 games.

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LAFC vs. Austin FC odds, lines, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: LAFC -205 (bet $205 to win $100) | Austin FC +490 (bet $100 to win $490) | Draw +380
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +120 | U: -145)

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Prediction

LAFC 2, Austin FC 0

Money line (ML)

PASS.

I like LAFC to win this game, but at -205, I wouldn’t bet on it. Austin FC has proven it’s a competent side. Austin has won or tied 3 of its 5 road games this season.

Usually when I PASS on a money line, I dive into either both teams to score or not score. This game has odds of -170 on both teams to score and +122 on both not to score.

I suggest a “lean” on BOTH TEAMS NOT TO SCORE (+122). The thought process here is that LAFC is one of 7 teams (Austin FC being one of them) to allow 12 or fewer goals.

Austin has played 2 of those teams this season (Minnesota United and LA Galaxy) and scored just 1 goal in those 2 games. It’s a “lean” with the overall Under my favorite play Wednesday.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 3.5 (-145).

It’s absolutely two dynamic offenses against each other. However, it’s also two of the Western Conference’s best defenses. Austin FC has allowed 11 goals in 11 games and, as mentioned, LAFC has allowed 12 goals in 11 games.

Both teams have Under 15 expected goals against as well, so it’s not just a luck factor for each. They have legit defenses with LAFC having the sixth-fewest shots against and Austin FC having the sixth-best save rate.

Austin FC has gone Under 4 goals in a game 4 straight times, while 3 of LAFC’s last 4 cashed Under tickets.

UNDER 3.5 (-145) is a little pricey, but it’s worth the risk.

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