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Seattle Sounders vs. FC Dallas odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Seattle Sounders vs. FC Dallas odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Seattle Sounders welcome FC Dallas to Lumen Field Monday to kick off a best-of-3 playoff series at 9 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Seattle Sounders vs. FC Dallas odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

The Sounders enter the playoffs as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, having posted a 14-11-9 (9 losses) record through the regular season. They scored 41 goals and allowed 32. Seattle was 7-6-4 in 17 home matches. Offensively, it was led by F Jordan Morris with 11 goals in 26 matches.

FC Dallas was 4-6-7 on the road and 11-13-10 throughout all 34 league matches. FC Dallas ranks No. 7 in the West and is led in scoring by F Jesus Ferreira, who scored 12 goals in 27 matches. Both matches between these 2 sides ended in a 1-1 draw. FC Dallas drew 7 of its last 9 matches.

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Seattle Sounders vs. FC Dallas odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 10:24 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Seattle Sounders -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | FC Dallas +400 (bet $100 to win $400) | Draw +260 (bet $100 to win $260)
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +100 | U: -140)

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Seattle Sounders vs. FC Dallas picks and predictions

Prediction

Seattle Sounders 1, FC Dallas 1

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+260).

There’s really no different way to play this. Both games during the regular season ended 1-1, and Dallas has drawn 5 of its last 6 games. It is 2-2-0 over its last 4 road matches as well.

Dallas will be healthy as well with F Paul Arriola and Ferreira both expected to log heavy minutes. It has a dynamic side when healthy, finishing 3rd in the West last season. The Sounders have drawn 4 of their last 7 games.

Both teams have been draw-heavy sides lately. Take DRAW (+260).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-140).

Both games this season between these 2 sides have gone Under 2.5 goals.

However, the real point to be made is that Seattle had 1.4 and 0.7 expected goals while Dallas had 0.3 and 0.6. Neither team dominated offensively.

Seattle has gone Under in 4 of its last 6 games as well. Dallas has gone Under in 4 of its last 5. Take UNDER 2.5 (-140).

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Seattle Sounders vs. FC Dallas odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Seattle Sounders vs. FC Dallas odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

The Seattle Sounders (10 wins, 8 losses, 5 draws) welcome FC Dallas (8-9-5) to Lumen Field Saturday. Kickoff is set for 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Seattle Sounders vs. FC Dallas odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

The Sounders are 6-3-3 at home and will welcome back F Jordan Morris, who was with the USMNT during its run in the Gold Cup. Seattle has scored 28 goals and allowed 22 through 23 matches. It has struggled as of late, being held scoreless in 3 of its last 5 games and posting just a 2-3-3 record through its last 8 matches.

FC Dallas will get its’ main forward back, F Jesus Ferreira. He was out with the USMNT as well. It will need him as it has failed to score in 3 of its last 5 games. FC Dallas has lost 6 of its last 8 and 4 of its last 5. Ferreira is the only player on FC Dallas’ roster that has scored more than 2 goals this season. He has 10 in 18 matches. FC Dallas is 2-6-3 on the road this season.

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Seattle Sounders vs. FC Dallas odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Seattle Sounders -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | FC Dallas +380 (bet $100 to win $380) | Draw +270
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -115 | U: -120)

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Seattle Sounders vs. FC Dallas picks and predictions

Prediction

Seattle Sounders 2, FC Dallas 0

Moneyline (ML)

BET SEATTLE SOUNDERS (-145).

The Sounders will be getting back M Cristian Roldan alongside Morris. Neither player was a huge factor for the USMNT, unlike Ferreira, who consistently started and got major minutes.

Those fresh players should matter for the home side, and Dallas has been significantly worse on the road, losing more games than it has won or drawn. Seattle is 6-3-3 at home and has one of the best defenses in the MLS, giving up just 0.96 goals per game.

Couple it all together and take SEATTLE SOUNDERS (-145) despite the juice.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-120).

The Sounders’ defense has been hit or miss this season, but they have 11 clean sheets on their resume. They have gone Under this total in 4 of their last 5 games and have had Under 1.5 goals in 3 of those 5. Seattle has also been held scoreless in 3 of its 5.

Dallas, on the other hand, has gone Under in 4 of its last 6 games and has also been held scoreless in 3 of its last 5. It hasn’t been a scoring machine, and Ferreira may not be able to carry the load after extensive use with the USMNT.

Given that, take the UNDER 2.5 (-120).

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FC Dallas vs. LAFC odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s FC Dallas vs. LAFC odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

FC Dallas (7 wins, 7 losses, 5 draws) welcomes LAFC (9-4-5) to Toyota Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 8:30 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the FC Dallas vs. LAFC odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

LAFC is tied for 1st in the Western Conference with St. Louis City. It actually has more points per game as well, having played 1 fewer match. LAFC is coming off a 3-2 home loss to Vancouver, its 3rd loss in its last 5 games. LAFC has scored 28 goals and allowed 19 through 18 matches and is led by F Denis Bouanga, who has 11 goals in 16 matches.

FC Dallas sits 7th on the West table and has scored 21 goals and allowed 22. It is a strong 5-2-2 at home though. FC Dallas has lost 4 of its last 5 and its last 3 on the road. FC Dallas is led by USMNT F Jesus Ferreira, who has 10 goals in 18 matches, but will be with the national team for their CONCACAF Gold Cup group stage games.

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FC Dallas vs. LAFC odds

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Moneyline: FC Dallas +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | LAFC +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Draw +240 (bet $100 to win $240)
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -135 | U: -110)

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FC Dallas vs. LAFC picks and predictions

Prediction

LAFC 2, FC Dallas 0

Moneyline (ML)

BET LAFC (+130).

FC Dallas has struggled immensely in the attack without the presence of Ferreira. The team has scored just 21 goals on the season, and he has 10. No other player has more than 2.

Without the star forward, the home side will struggle in the final third, and that should lower the expectations. FC Dallas is also riding a 2-game losing streak and has lost 4 of its last 5 and 1 of its last 2 home matches.

LAFC, on the other side, has had more expected goals than its opponent in 7 of its last 9 matches. It is the better side here. Take LAFC (+130).

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN UNDER 2.5 (-110).

LAFC has gone Under this total in 3 of its last 6 games and has allowed fewer than one expected goal in 5 of its last 8 matches. Both teams have performed well defensively this season, and the absence of Ferreira will be pivotal for the home side.

FC Dallas has gone Under in 2 of its last 3 games. It has allowed fewer than 1 expected goal in 7 of its last 9 games. Expect strong defensive performances and take UNDER 2.5 (-110).

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FC Dallas vs. Nashville SC odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s FC Dallas vs. Nashville SC odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

FC Dallas (6 wins, 4 losses, 5 draws) welcomes Nashville SC (8-3-4) to Toyota Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 8:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the FC Dallas vs. Nashville SC odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

Nashville SC sits 2nd in the Eastern Conference but at +12, it does have the conference’s best goal differential. It is led by F Hany Mukhtar, who has 9 goals in 15 matches. It is coming off a 3-1 win over the Crew at home, has won 3 straight games and 5 of its last 6. Nashville hasn’t lost since April 15.

FC Dallas, on the other hand, is led by F Jesus Ferreira, who has 9 goals in 15 matches as well. It sits 4 on the Western Conference table and is coming off a 2-1 loss to Sporting KC. FC Dallas is 2-1-2 over its last 5 games. It is 4-1-2 at home this season.

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FC Dallas vs. Nashville SC odds

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Moneyline: FC Dallas +138 (bet $100 to win $138) | Nashville SC +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Draw +200
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +100 | U: -145)

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FC Dallas vs. Nashville SC picks and predictions

Prediction

FC Dallas 1, Nashville SC 1

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+200).

FC Dallas has drawn 2 of its last 3 games and 3 of its last 6 games. It has been within 1 expected goal of its opponent in every home game this season, so it has consistently played to the level of its competition despite often coming out on top at home. It will be at home but taking on a superior Nashville side.

Nashville has drawn 2 of 6 road matches and 2 of its last 7 matches in general. It has been within 0.3 expected goals of its opponent in every away game.

Considering both teams have played to the level of their opponent in this situation, take the DRAW (+200).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-145).

Both teams sit outside the top 13 in shots on target, so neither side has been overly aggressive in getting opportunities. They both sit outside the top 13 in shooting percentage as well.

Couple that with Nashville SC’s mere 10 goals allowed, and the Under seems like the better play. Nashville has gone Under in 9 of 15 games this season as well.

FC Dallas is allowing just 1.07 goals per game. It has gone Under in 4 of its last 6 games and has been held to just 1 goal in 4 of its last 5. FC Dallas has allowed under 1 expected goal in 5 straight games.

Put it all together and take the UNDER 2.5 (-145).

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San Jose Earthquakes vs. FC Dallas odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s San Jose Earthquakes vs. FC Dallas odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Jose Earthquakes (5 wins, 5 losses, 3 draws) welcome FC Dallas (6-3-4) to PayPal Park Saturday. Kickoff is set for 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the San Jose Earthquakes vs. FC Dallas odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

The Earthquakes are a strong 5-0-1 at home this season. They have scored 17 goals and allowed 18 through 13 matches. San Jose is led by Argentinian F Cristian Espinoza, who has 8 goals in 13 starts. F Jeremy Ebobisse is the only other player to score multiple goals (5). San Jose has lost 3 of its last 5 matches.

FC Dallas, on the other hand, is 2-2-2 on the road. It has scored 16 goals and allowed 13, tied for the 3rd-fewest conceded goals in the Western Conference. FC Dallas is led in the attack by USMNT F Jesus Ferreira, who has 8 goals in 12 starts. It has won 4 of its last 7 matches.

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San Jose Earthquakes vs. FC Dallas odds

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Moneyline: San Jose Earthquakes -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | FC Dallas +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Draw +250
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -120 | U: -115)

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San Jose Earthquakes vs. FC Dallas picks and predictions

Prediction

San Jose 2, FC Dallas 1

Moneyline (ML)

LEAN SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES (-105).

San Jose has been unstoppable at home, and it has taken down quality opponents. The Earthquakes have beaten LAFC and Houston at home. Despite recent struggles, it has had double its opponents’ expected goals in 4 of 6 matches.

FC Dallas has had fewer than 1 expected goal in 3 of 6 road matches. It has performed to par on the road but certainly hasn’t exceeded expectations.

Simply put, San Jose has dominated at home, and at this value, it is worth a play. Take SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES (-105).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 2.5 (-120).

San Jose has gone Over this total in 4 of 6 home games. It has scored multiple goals in 4 of 6 as well and has conceded in 3 of 6. Three of its 6 home matches this season have ended 2-1.

FC Dallas has scored in all but 1 road match as well and has allowed 2 or more expected goals twice. Take the OVER 2.5 (-120).

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FC Dallas vs. Houston Dynamo odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s FC Dallas vs. Houston Dynamo odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

FC Dallas (6 wins, 3 losses, 3 draws) welcomes the Houston Dynamo (4-5-2) to Toyota Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 8:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the FC Dallas vs. Houston Dynamo odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

FC Dallas has a strong 4-1-1 home record. It has scored 15 goals and allowed 12 through its 12 games this season. FC Dallas is led by USMNT F Jesus Ferreira, who has 8 goals in 12 matches. FC Dallas has won 2 straight games and 4 of its last 6. It is coming off a 2-1 home win over Vancouver May 17.

The Dynamo, on the other hand, are 0-4-1 on the road, so it hasn’t been a situation they’ve played well in. They have scored 10 and allowed just 10 in 11 matches. Houston is led in scoring by French F Amine Bassi, who has scored 5 goals in 9 matches. Houston has failed to score in 3 straight games. It has allowed just 3 goals in its last 6 matches, though. It is coming off a 1-0 loss on the road to Minnesota United.

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FC Dallas vs. Houston Dynamo odds

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Moneyline: FC Dallas -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Houston Dynamo +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Draw +240
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +100 | U: -140)

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FC Dallas vs. Houston Dynamo picks and predictions

Prediction

FC Dallas 2, Houston Dynamo 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET FC DALLAS (-120).

Simply put, FC Dallas has been good at home, and the Dynamo have been bad on the road. FC Dallas is 4-0-1 at home, and it has outscored opponents 10 to 6. Houston has struggled away from home, having lost all but 1 road match.

The Dynamo have been outscored 9 to 3. Their offense has been awful and has really struggled to put anything together, especially away from home. Houston has had fewer expected goals in each road game as well, and its opponent has had double the Dynamo’s expected goals in 4 of 5 road matches.

Ultimately, take FC DALLAS (-120).

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN OVER 2.5 (+100).

The juice is justified for the Under, but I would prefer the Over. FC Dallas has gone Over in 4 of 6 home matches this season. It is averaging just 1.25 goals per game but does have one of the league’s most dynamic scorers.

Houston, while it hasn’t scored well as of late, has tallied a goal in 7 of 11 matches and in 3 of 5 road matches. While it also has allowed just 3 goals in its last 6 games, it has given up at least an expected goal in each of those.

Luck may be in its favor this time, and for these odds, take the OVER 2.5 (+100).

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FC Dallas vs. St. Louis City SC odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s FC Dallas vs. St. Louis City SC odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

FC Dallas (4 wins, 3 losses, 3 draws) welcomes St. Louis City SC (6-3-1) to Toyota Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 8:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the FC Dallas vs. St. Louis City SC odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

FC Dallas, which is led in scoring by USMNT F Jesus Ferreira, who has 5 goals on the season, is 3-1-1 at home. It averages 1.2 goals per game while it allows 1.1. Its defense has held steady since last season, but its offense is down from a 1.41 goals-per-game average. FC Dallas is 2-2-2 over its last 6 games.

St. Louis City SC, on the other hand, won its first 5 games in the MLS but has struggled as of late. It is 1-3-1 over its last 5 games. It is led in scoring by Brazilian F Klauss, who has 5 goals in 9 starts. St. Louis City is a strong 3-1-1 on the road and is averaging a whopping 2.2 goals per game. It is coming off a 2-1 home loss against Portland last weekend.

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FC Dallas vs. St. Louis City SC odds

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Moneyline: FC Dallas -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | St. Louis City SC +320 (bet $100 to win $320) | Draw +270
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -155 | U: +110)

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FC Dallas vs. St. Louis City SC picks and predictions

Prediction

FC Dallas 2, St. Louis City SC 0

Moneyline (ML)

BET FC DALLAS (-130).

St. Louis City SC is still sitting near the top of the West table, but its consistency has not been there at all. It has had half as many expected goals as its opponent in 3 of its last 5 games and will be facing a team hitting its stride.

St. Louis City SC has been outscored 2-7 in the previous 5 games. It has relapsed, and that struggle should continue. FC Dallas, on the other hand, has been strong at home and has one of the best scorers in the MLS. It has won 3 of its last 4 home games.

Considering FC Dallas’ strength at Toyota Stadium and St. Louis City’s struggles as of late, back FC DALLAS (-130).

Over/Under (O/U)

Given the value here, the Under is my preferred bet. FC Dallas has just one player other than Ferreira (F Alan Velasco) who has scored more than once. It isn’t a deep team in teams of attacking variation. It has also scored multiple goals in just 1 game over its last 6. However, its defense is improving and it has 2 clean sheets over its last 4 and has allowed 5 goals in its last 5 games.

St. Louis City SC, although it scored multiple goals in its first 5 games, has tallied 2 or more in just 1 of its last 5. It has allowed just 1 or none in all but 3 games.

Both teams have sound defenses and, for this value, LEAN UNDER 2.5 (+110).

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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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Colorado Rapids vs. FC Dallas odds, picks and predictions

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

The Colorado Rapids (10 wins, 13 losses, 9 draws) welcome FC Dallas (13-8-11) to DSG Park Saturday. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Colorado Rapids vs. FC Dallas odds, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

As the regular season winds down, FC Dallas has already locked up their playoff spot. They have 50 points through 32 games, but have posted just a 4-5-7 road record.

Two USMNT players lead the way for Dallas — F Jesus Ferreira has 18 goals on the season and winger Paul Arriola has 9. Dallas has won 4 of its last 7 and sits in 3rd place in the West.

On the other hand, Colorado virtually have no chance at the playoffs. After being the West’s top seed a season ago, the Rapids sit in 11th. They’re 6 points shy of the 7th place Minnesota United and -9 in goal differential compared to United. However, they do have a strong home record sitting at 9-2-5 at DSG. They’re led by F Diego Rubio with 14 goals this season.

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Colorado Rapids vs. FC Dallas odds

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Money line: Colorado Rapids +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | FC Dallas +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Draw +285
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -165 | U: +133)

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Prediction

Colorado Rapids 3, FC Dallas 2

Money line (ML)

BET COLORADO RAPIDS (+120).

Clearly, Colorado has been a different team at home and would be in the playoffs if they found any rhythm away from DSG Park. Nonetheless, it will have fans into the stadium in an effort to back the Rapids, and against a team without a real reason to compete, they should have that motivation.

Also, both Arriola and Ferreira were at the USMNT camp that ended Tuesday, so they likely will be given limited minutes if they play at all. They’ve combined for more than half FC Dallas’ goals on the season.

The Rapids should be at full strength and, while they lost to FC Dallas 3-1 earlier in the season, Colorado did have more expected goals than them — 1.6 vs. 1.4.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN ALTERNATE OVER 3.5 (+155).

While FC Dallas hasn’t been the fast-paced team we’ve been used to as of late, the Rapids have been pushing the pace. They’ve topped this total in 4 of their last 6 matches, having netted at least 2 goals in 2 of their last 3.

It is safe to say a Colorado defense that was among the best in the MLS a season ago isn’t at that level anymore as they’ve also allowed 16 goals in their last 6 matches.

Despite the potentially limited minutes given to Arriola and Ferreira, FC Dallas could let 20-year-old F Alan Velasco loose. He already has 6 goals and could be the top forward against a weak Colorado backline.

Colorado has allowed 1.75 goals per game this season and should let some opportunities slide at home while also being able to create for itself.

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FC Dallas vs. LA Galaxy odds, picks and predictions

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

The LA Galaxy (9 wins, 9 losses, 3 draws) head to Toyota Stadium to take on FC Dallas (8-6-8) Saturday. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the FC Dallas vs. LA Galaxy odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

The Galaxy have slid down the Western Conference table the last few weeks, falling into 7th place. They have lost 4 of their last 6. With just 11 points in 9 road matches, playing away from home hasn’t been a strength.

The Galaxy are led by F Dejan Joveljić, who has 9 goals on the season. They do have impressive road wins at Austin (2nd in the West) and Portland (8th in the West).

FC Dallas, in 5th place in the West, is led by F Jesus Ferreira, who has 12 goals and 5 assists on the season – his 12 goals are tied for 3rd in the MLS. The only other consistent threat for the home side is F Paul Arriola, who has 9 goals. No other FC Dallas player has more than 3 goals.

After an ultra-hot start to the season, Dallas has tied 4 of its last 7 matches with just 1 victory in that stretch. Though the win did come in its last game, a 1-0 decision at 4th-place Real Salt Lake July 23.

Dallas has scored 18 points in 11 home matches, and has 32 goals overall against 25 allowed through 22 matches.

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FC Dallas vs. LA Galaxy 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 at 3:37 a.m. ET.

Money line: FC Dallas +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | LA Galaxy +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | Draw +265
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -135 | U: +110)

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Prediction

FC Dallas 2, LA Galaxy 0

Money line (ML)

BET FC DALLAS (+115).

FC Dallas went on a 5-match home winning streak earlier in the season.

While the opportunities fell for Dallas then, it continued to dominate, having more expected goals than its opponent in 4 of its last 5 matches despite not winning any.

The Galaxy rank in the bottom half of the league in save rate, so some of those opportunities may have a better chance of getting in.

Similarly, the Galaxy have lost 2 straight on the road and have been outplayed (fewer expected goals) in 3 straight. They are 1-2-1 on the road against West playoff teams.

FC Dallas has played well at home and not gotten many results while Los Angeles has played poorly on the road as of late. Put it all together, and at a plus-money bet, I’ll take FC DALLAS (+115).

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN UNDER 2.5 (+110).

Both teams have adequate offenses and competent defenses. They boat have allowed Under 1.3 goals per game with Dallas holding its opponents to just 1.14 goals per game.

Both also sit in the bottom half of the league in shot percentage. FC Dallas has gone Under this total in 3 straight matches, while the Galaxy have dipped Under it in their last 2.

Each side also ranks in the bottom half of the league in shots against. They have solid defenses, and I’d back them limiting the other in this one.

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