Tag: LA Galaxy betting odds line spread pick predictions best bets

Colorado Rapids at LA Galaxy odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Colorado Rapids at LA Galaxy odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

On the Tuesday MLS slate the Colorado Rapids (9 wins, 4 losses, 4 draws) travel south to take on LA Galaxy (11-6-2) at Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles, CA. Kickoff is set for 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Colorado Rapids vs. LA Galaxy odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

The Galaxy are expected to be down their most lethal attacker with Chichartio’s status up in the air. However, his absence hasn’t matted much as they’ve won three of their last four games.

LA has struggled against the Western Conference’s best this season, losing all three fixtures it has had against the two top sides. This will be its first match against fourth-placed Colorado.

The defensive-minded Rapids will play LA Galaxy in two of their next four games. Colorado has also been hot lately winning three of its last five matches.

Colorado Rapids at LA Galaxy: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated 9:20 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: LA Galaxy +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Colorado Rapids +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Draw +250
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +110 | U: -145)

PLAY our new free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!

Prediction

LA Galaxy 1, Colorado Rapids 1

Money line (ML)

“LEAN” to the DRAW +250 as both teams are surging, and the Galaxy – who have typically been dominant at home – will be without their main scoring threat.

The Rapids are a quality defensive side that has drawn two of their last six games. The Galaxy also have two draws in their last six matches.

Expect a hard-fought match that ends in a draw as neither side has a drastic advantage in this one.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET on the UNDER 2.5 (-145) as the best value in the match.

Colorado is a premier defensive side that has allowed an average of just one goal per game through 17 matches. That mark is good for the second-fewest goals in the West, just one more than the Seattle Sounders.

The Galaxy handle their business in the opposite manner with 30 goals scored in 19 fixtures. They’ve turned those goals in 11 wins although this will be a much greater challenge.

The Galaxy’s last three games have stayed Under the total, and the Under has hit six of the last eight for the Rapids. Combine those two, and despite a lofty price, the Under is still the best option.

For more sports betting picks and tips, visit SportsbookWire.com. Please gamble responsibly.

Follow @nathanbeighle_ on Twitter. Follow @SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

Gannett may earn revenue from audience referrals to betting services. Newsrooms are independent of this relationship and there is no influence on news coverage. This information is for entertainment purposes only. We make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content.

[lawrence-newsletter]

[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=3296]

Portland Timbers at LA Galaxy odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Portland Timbers at LA Galaxy odds and lines, with MLS betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Portland Timbers (6 wins, 7 losses, 1 draw) visit the LA Galaxy (8-6-1) Friday. The match is set to kick off at 10 p.m. ET at Dignity Health Sports Park. Below, we preview the Portland Timber vs. LA Galaxy odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

Los Angeles is coming off its most embarrassing loss of the season, dropping Saturday’s game 4-0 to FC Dallas, one of the worst teams in the Western Conference. The Galaxy have just four points through five games this month.

They’ve struggled with M Efra Alvarez, M Jonathan dos Santos, and M Sebastian Lletget still in the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Portland has just M Eryk Williamson away from the team.

While the Galaxy should get a few faces back, Portland is coming in with a major personnel advantage. The Timbers have also won two of their last three games which included a win over Los Angeles FC July 21.

Portland Timbers at LA Galaxy: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:25 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Portland Timbers +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | LA Galaxy -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Draw +275
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -175 | U: +130)

Special MLS betting offer

Bet $1 on any team, WIN $100 (in free bets) if any MLS team scores a goal that day. Promotion available in CO, IA, IN, MI, NJ, PA, TN, VA, WV and Washington D.C.

New customer offer, terms and conditions apply. Place all of your legal, online sports bets at BetMGM Sportsbook. Bet now!

Prediction

Portland Timbers 2, LA Galaxy 1

Money line (ML)

BET on PORTLAND TIMBERS (+240) as the best value on the money line. The Galaxy are down players and struggling recently and shouldn’t be favored, even at home.

The Galaxy are playing without dos Santos. Chicharito, who has the second-most goals in MLS, will also be sidelined due to injury. Combine those two being out, and the Galaxy attack will take a hit.

The Galaxy’s defense has been horrible this season as well, giving up 26 goals through 15 matches. Portland has 18 goals in 14 matches and should be able to capitalize, much like FC Dallas did.

Play our new free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!

Over/Under (O/U)

“LEAN” to the UNDER 3.5 (-190) on the alternate line as the Galaxy attack just isn’t there. The Galaxy have routinely hit the Over, but Chicharito being sidelined Friday is a big deal.

The Timbers aren’t absent offensively, but expecting them to get 2 or 3 goals Friday while averaging just a goal per game for the season is a stretch. Portland has just one player with 4 goals in 2021.

Over 3.5 hit just twice for the Timbers in their last 11 games. Confidently go with Under 3.5.

Watch this match with ESPN+ by signing up here.

Want some action in this one? Place an MLS bet with BetMGM today. For more sports betting picks and tips, visit SportsbookWire.com. Please gamble responsibly.

Follow Nathan Beighle on Twitter. Follow @SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

Gannett may earn revenue from audience referrals to betting services. Newsrooms are independent of this relationship and there is no influence on news coverage. This information is for entertainment purposes only. We make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content.

[lawrence-newsletter]

[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=3296]

FC Dallas at LA Galaxy odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s FC Dallas at LA Galaxy odds and lines, with MLS betting picks, tips and best bets.

The LA Galaxy (7 wins, 4 losses, 0 draws) host FC Dallas (2-4-5) Wednesday at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. Kickoff is set for 10:30 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 are 4-2-0 at home for the season and are led by F Chicharito‘s league-leading 10 goals. They’ve won just about every game in which they’ve been favored and lost only to top-tier opponents. The same cannot be said of FC Dallas.

Dallas beat the New England Revolution but was clobbered by the Colorado Rapids and San Jose Earthquakes. The second-to-worst team in the Western Conference by points, FC Dallas enters the match as a heavy underdog against third-place LA.

FC Dallas at LA Galaxy: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 1 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: FC Dallas +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | LA Galaxy -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Draw +290
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +130 | U: -185)

Special MLS betting offer

Bet $1 on any team, WIN $100 (in free bets) if any MLS team scores a goal that day. Promotion available in CO, IA, IN, MI, NJ, PA, TN, VA, WV and Washington D.C.

New customer offer, terms and conditions apply. Place all of your legal, online sports bets at BetMGM Sportsbook. Bet now!

Prediction

LA Galaxy 2, FC Dallas 1

Money line (ML)

BET on the GALAXY (-120) because they’re the better team and should get the job done at home.

Chicharito will be taking on one of the worst defenses in MLS. FC Dallas had given up 17 goals on the season and only three teams in the West have allowed more.

With only one player having scored more than 2 goals on the season, FC Dallas doesn’t have much attacking prowess.

That could help the Galaxy, who have also given up 17 goals but have managed to mitigate the impact by scoring just as often. While both teams may have stronger attacks than defenses, one has clearly proven to be better.

At -120, the Galaxy offer good value at home.

Play our new free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!

Over/Under (O/U)

“LEAN” to the UNDER 3.5 (-185) but be cautious due to the value being less than desirable. The Galaxy have not conceded more than 3 goals in a match this season.

In addition, the Galaxy have combined for 4 goals with their opponent in only one of the last nine matches. It’s risky to back the Under 2.5 (+135) on the more profitable alternate line, though.

Dallas’ 2-2 draw with Vancouver Sunday was the only time it combined for 4 or more goals in its last five outings.

Both of these teams can score but betting on 4 goals in an MLS match never feels like the smart play. I’d go with the Under 3.5 and even lean to the Under 2.5.

Watch this match with ESPN+ by signing up here.

Want some action in this one? Place an MLS bet with BetMGM today. For more sports betting picks and tips, visit SportsbookWire.com. Please gamble responsibly.

Follow Nathan Beighle on Twitter. Follow @SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

Gannett may earn revenue from audience referrals to betting services. Newsrooms are independent of this relationship and there is no influence on news coverage. This information is for entertainment purposes only. We make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content.

[lawrence-newsletter]

[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=3296]

Sporting Kansas City at LA Galaxy odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Sporting Kansas City at LA Galaxy odds and lines, with MLS betting picks, tips and best bets.

In the final game on Sunday’s MLS schedule, Sporting Kansas City (7 wins, 3 losses, 2 draws) travel south to take on the LA Galaxy (7-3-0) at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. Kickoff is set for 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Sporting Kansas City vs. LA Galaxy odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

Sporting Kansas City at LA Galaxy: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:10 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Sporting KC +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | LA Galaxy +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Draw +260
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +125 | U: -175)

Special MLS betting offer

Bet $1 on any team, WIN $100 (in free bets) if any MLS team scores a goal that day. Promotion available in CO, IA, IN, MI, NJ, PA, TN, VA, WV and Washington D.C.

New customer offer, terms and conditions apply. Place all of your legal, online sports bets at BetMGM Sportsbook. Bet now!

Prediction

LA Galaxy 3, Sporting KC 2

Money line (ML)

BET on the GALAXY (+150) because they’re at home, and they could very well be the superior side. With F Chicharito leading MLS in goals, the Galaxy sit third in the Western Conference.

However, their points per game are higher than Sporting KC, who sit second in the West but have played two more matches. Sporting ranks No. 1 in goals inside the 18, key passes, goals and passing percentage. They’re a very technical team.

If the Galaxy can break them down with the league’s best goal-scorer leading the way, they’ll be able to come out on top. LA also plays much better at home, securing four wins in five matches.

Play our new free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!

Over/Under (O/U)

“LEAN” on the OVER 3.5 (+125) as a risky but easily feasible play. Both teams rank in the top five in goals scored, and without many losses combined, they typically are able to play at their opponent’s level.

Betting on 4 goals is a huge risk as the Galaxy have managed only to top 3 combined goals three times. Sporting KC’s attack is no joke, though, as they’ve hit 4 in a match in three of their last six games.

It’s two incredibly talented attacks against two subpar defenses. Expect a shootout, and in a plus-money situation, the Over is the way to go.

Watch this match with ESPN+ by signing up here.

Want some action in this one? Place an MLS bet with BetMGM today. For more sports betting picks and tips, visit SportsbookWire.com. Please gamble responsibly.

Follow Nathan Beighle on Twitter. Follow @SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

Gannett may earn revenue from audience referrals to betting services. Newsrooms are independent of this relationship and there is no influence on news coverage. This information is for entertainment purposes only. We make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content.

[lawrence-newsletter]

[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=3296]

LA Galaxy at Vancouver Whitecaps FC preview, odds and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s LA Galaxy at Vancouver Whitecaps FC odds and lines, with MLS betting picks, tips and best bets.

In Wednesday’s MLS action, the LA Galaxy (5 wins, 3 losses, 0 draws) visit Vancouver Whitecaps FC (2-5-1) for a 10:30 p.m. ET kickoff at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah. The match is televised on ESPN+. Below, we preview the LA Galaxy vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

The Galaxy are coming off a 2-1 setback at home against the Seattle Sounders Saturday. Still, they have been money at home, going 4-1-0. They haven’t been nearly as sharp on the road, going 1-2-0 in three tries.

The Whitecaps are in the midst of a four-match losing skid but all were on the road. While Rio Tinto isn’t their ‘real’ home, it is during this COVID-19 pandemic. Vancouver has made the most of it, posting a respectable 2-1-0 record in Utah.

LA Galaxy at Vancouver Whitecaps FC: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:10 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: LA Galaxy +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Vancouver Whitecaps FC +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Draw +250
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -160 | U: +120)

Special MLS betting offer

Bet $1 on any team, WIN $100 (in free bets) if any MLS team scores a goal that day. Promotion available in CO, IA, IN, MI, NJ, PA, TN, VA, WV and Washington D.C.

New customer offer, terms and conditions apply. Place all of your legal, online sports bets at BetMGM Sportsbook. Bet now!

Prediction

LA Galaxy 2, Vancouver Whitecaps 1

Money line (ML)

The GALAXY (+130) haven’t been as sharp on the road as at home, but the good news is that the Whitecaps are visitors themselves in their temporary Utah home.

This will play more like a neutral-site affair, and therefore L.A. clearly has the advantage as it’s just the better side.

Play our new free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 2.5 (-160) has connected in each of the past three matches for the Whitecaps. In addition, we have seen a total of 17 goals across the last six head-to-head meetings between these two clubs, for an average of 2.8 goals per match.

Watch this match with ESPN+ by signing up here.

Want some action in this one? Place an MLS bet with BetMGM today. For more sports betting picks and tips, visit SportsbookWire.com. Please gamble responsibly.

Follow @JoeWilliamsVI on Twitter. Follow @SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

Gannett may earn revenue from audience referrals to betting services. Newsrooms are independent of this relationship and there is no influence on news coverage. This information is for entertainment purposes only. We make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content.

[lawrence-newsletter]

[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=3296]

Seattle Sounders at LA Galaxy preview, odds and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Seattle Sounders at LA Galaxy odds and lines, with MLS betting picks, tips and best bets.

The top-ranked Seattle Sounders (5 wins, 0 losses, 3 draws) are visiting the LA Galaxy (5-2-0) Saturday for a 9 p.m. ET kickoff at Dignity Health Sports Park. Below, we preview the Seattle Sounders vs. LA Galaxy odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

Coming off a three-week break will not be easy, but the Sounders have been the best team in MLS so there really shouldn’t be any issues getting back into form. Having yet to lose, they’ll take to the road where they have 2 wins and a draw this season.

As for the Galaxy, they were absolutely destroyed when the two teams met earlier this season. Sounders F Raúl Ruidíaz scored twice as Seattle won 3-0.

The Galaxy will be looking to avenge one of their two losses. An early-game red card contributed to their other loss to the Portland Timbers, so this could very well be a matchup of the two best teams in MLS.

Seattle Sounders at LA Galaxy: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:35 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Seattle Sounders +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | LA Galaxy +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Draw +250 (bet $100 to win $250)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -155 | U: +115)

Special MLS betting offer

Bet $1 on any team, WIN $100 (in free bets) if any MLS team scores a goal that day. Promotion available in CO, IA, IN, MI, NJ, PA, TN, VA, WV and Washington D.C.

New customer offer, terms and conditions apply. Place all of your legal, online sports bets at BetMGM Sportsbook. Bet now!

Prediction

Seattle 2, LA Galaxy 1

Money line (ML)

BET on SOUNDERS (+190) because they’re the best defensive team in MLS and LA has been sloppy against more technically sound opponents.

They lost to Portland, had a close game with New York, and were annihilated in a club-friendly against the Revolution before the season began. LA took care of business in games it should’ve won.

That said, both teams have playmakers as 30-year-old Ruidiaz is expected to take the pitch. He is second in MLS with 6 goals. Galaxy F Chicharito leads the league with 7 markers.

Seattle is second in goals inside the 18-yard box, No. 1 in save rate and No. 1 in duel rate. They’ve just been hands-down better than every other team in almost every facet of the game.

I expect the Sounders to take care of business like they did last time they took the field with LA.

Play our new free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!

Over/Under (O/U)

PASS on the Over 2.5 (-155) because that price just doesn’t equate to the value.

LA has averaged a goal per game over its last five matches. Despite the scoring prowess on both sides of the ball, Seattle’s defense is too consistent and too strong to take the Over at that value.

Given that Seattle put 3 on LA in their last meeting, I wouldn’t take the Under either, although it’d be a plus-money bet. If there is any value, it’d be there as Seattle hasn’t played to a total of 3 goals in any of its last four games.

The Sounders defense is too good to bet against. Every team in the West has given up at least 8 goals except for Seattle who has allowed 3 through eight games.

Want some action in this one? Place an MLS bet with BetMGM today. For more sports betting picks and tips, visit SportsbookWire.com. Please gamble responsibly.

Follow Nathan Beighle on Twitter. Follow @SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

Gannett may earn revenue from audience referrals to betting services. Newsrooms are independent of this relationship and there is no influence on news coverage. This information is for entertainment purposes only. We make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content.

[lawrence-newsletter]

[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=3296]