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The LA Galaxy (12 wins, 7 draws, 5 losses) welcome the Colorado Rapids (11-5-8) to Dignity Health Sports Park Wednesday. Kickoff is set for 10:30 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the LA Galaxy vs. Colorado Rapids odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.
The Galaxy, who sit 3rd in the Western Conference, have won 7 of 11 home games this season. Despite coming off a 2-0 road loss to FC Dallas Saturday, LA has won 5 of its last 7 matches, and it has won 5 of its last 6 at home. The Galaxy are averaging 1.83 goals per game while allowing 1.33 per game. They are led offensively by F Dejan Joveljic with 12 goals in 21 matches.
The Rapids, who are 4th in the Western Conference, have tallied 45 goals in 24 matches and have allowed 38. They are coming off a 1-1 home battle Saturday against the New York Red Bulls. While Colorado has had a good start to the season, it is just 4-2-6 on the road and has lost 4 of its last 5 away matches. The Rapids offense is spearheaded by F Rafael Navarro, who has 11 goals in 24 matches.
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LA Galaxy vs. Colorado Rapids odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:01 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: LA Galaxy -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Colorado Rapids +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Draw +300 (bet $100 to win $300)
- Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +106 | U: -128)
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LA Galaxy vs. Colorado Rapids picks and predictions
Prediction
LA Galaxy 3, Colorado Rapids 1
Moneyline (ML)
BET LA GALAXY (-115).
The Rapids have been awful on the road over the last 2 months. They haven’t just lost; most of the games have been decisive defeats. Colorado’s last road match ended in a 3-0 loss to LAFC and 3 of its last 5 away matches have resulted in defeats of more than 1 goal.
The Galaxy have been a strong home side and have been surging over the last few months. Given their strength at home and the value on them to win outright, take LA GALAXY (-115).
Over/Under (O/U)
BET OVER 3.5 (+106).
Neither team plays much defense. The Galaxy allow 1.33 goals per game while Colorado allows 1.58 per game. The Rapids have given up at least 3 goals in a game 6 times this season and have netted at least 2 in a 5 of their last 7 games.
LA has a similar style of play, having scored 2 or more in 6 of its last 10 matches. It has allowed at least 2 in 12 matches. Given the pace of both teams and the season-long scoring trends, back OVER 3.5 (+106).
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