In Wednesday’s MLS action, the Colorado Rapids (5 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw) visit Sporting Kansas City (5-3-2) for an 8:30 p.m. ET kickoff at Children’s Mercy Park. The match is televised on ESPN+. Below, we preview the Colorado Rapids vs. Sporting KC odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.
The Rapids won each of their last two games, posting clean sheets in both outings. That includes a 2-0 victory on the road against FC Cincinnati Saturday.
Sporting KC was edged 2-1 in Portland Saturday, as its four-match unbeaten streak (3-0-1) came to a close. Kansas City is unbeaten in five matches at home this season, winning three times.
Colorado Rapids at Sporting KC: Odds, picks and predictions
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:50 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Colorado Rapids +340 (bet $100 to win $340) | Sporting KC -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Draw +300
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -185 | U: +135)
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Prediction
Sporting Kansas City 3, Colorado Rapids 2
Money line (ML)
We could have some fireworks Wednesday, as these two sides jockey for position at the top of the Western Conference table behind the Seattle Sounders.
SPORTING KC (-155) is favored to remain unbeaten at home. It has three victories in its last four home matches against the Rapids, and will maintain its dominance on its home pitch against its rival.
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Over/Under (O/U)
OVER 2.5 (-185) is a little on the expensive side. It’s not a terrible play, but I’d prefer the alternate line of OVER 3.5 (+135) at plus-money for a much, much better value. Four or more goals were scored in three of the last four matches in Kansas City.
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