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LA Galaxy (5 wins, 4 draws, 2 losses) welcomes Real Salt Lake (6-3-2) to Dignity Health Sports Park Saturday. Kickoff is set for 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the LA Galaxy vs. Real Salt Lake odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.
The Galaxy are coming off a 0-0 road draw with the Seattle Sounders Sunday. It was the Galaxy’s 2nd straight scoreless outing. Prior to that, LA had tallied at least 3 goals in 4 of its last 6 games. The Galaxy have won 4 of their last 7 and are 2-2-0 at home this season. They are led by F Dejan Joveljic, who has tallied 6 goals in 9 matches.
After starting the season 1-1-2, Real Salt Lake has been on a tear, winning 3 in a row and 5 of its last 7. RSL hasn’t lost since March 9 and has held 3 of their last 4 opponents scoreless. RSL is led by F Cristian Arango, who has netted 9 goals in 11 starts. Salt Lake has won 2 straight road games and is 3-1-0 in its last 4 on the road.
RSL sits atop the Western Conference with 21 points, while the Galaxy are 3rd with 19 points. They have each played 11 matches, while the Minnesota United (6-2-2) have played 10 and are 2nd with 20 points.
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LA Galaxy vs. Real Salt Lake odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:28 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline: LA Galaxy -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Real Salt Lake +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Draw +290
- Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -108 | U: -114)
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LA Galaxy vs. Real Salt Lake picks and predictions
Prediction
LA Galaxy 1, Real Salt Lake 1
Moneyline (ML)
SPRINKLE DRAW (+290).
This is going to be a close battle, and Real Salt Lake has fared well against solid teams. In its last 5 games, RSL has drawn twice, once against the MLS Cup-reigning Columbus Crew and also against Minnesota United.
The Galaxy have 4 draws on the year, 2 of which have come at home. LA has beaten up on low-quality sides, San Jose and Seattle at home but has drawn St. Louis and Inter Miami.
Expect a hard-fought battle, and for this value, take DRAW (+290).
Over/Under (O/U)
BET UNDER 3.5 (-114).
The Galaxy have gone Under 3.5 in back-to-back matches, losing 2-0 at Austin and drawing 0-0 at Seattle. LA has scored 1 or 0 goals in 4 of its last 6 games. While the offense has been strong most of the season, the Galaxy haven’t fared as well as of late.
Real Salt Lake hasn’t scored more than 1 goal in 3 of its last 5 matches and has allowed more than 1 goal in just 2 games this season. Real Salt Lake has shut out opponents in 3 of its last 4. It has held opponent to Under 1.0 expected goals in 6 of its last 11.
Expect a close battle but also a low-scoring game given the recent trends for these sides. Back UNDER 3.5 (-114).
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