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LAFC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s LAFC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps odds and lines, with MLS expert picks, predcitions and best bets.

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LAFC welcomes the Vancouver Whitecaps Friday in a win-or-go-home Game 3 in the first round of the MLS playoffs. Kickoff from BMO Stadium is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (AppleTV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the LAFC vs. Vancouver odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

LAFC and Vancouver have split the series 1-1 with each team winning at home.

In Game 1, LAFC beat the Whitecaps 2-1 with Vancouver erasing the empty sheet in the 94th minute on a goal by M Ryan Gauld.

Game 2 was all Vancouver with the team winning 3-0. Gauld added his 5th goal of the playoffs in the 10th minute while LAFC conceded 2 own goals to even the series.

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LAFC vs. Vancouver odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of soccer odds. Lines last updated at 11:26 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: LAFC -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Vancouver +380 (bet $100 to win $380) | Draw +320 (bet $100 to win $320)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -185 | U: +130)

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LAFC vs. Vancouver picks and predictions

Prediction

LAFC 2, Vancouver 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET LAFC (-165).

LAFC was the best team in the Western Conference this season with a 19-7-8 record. They were far better at home with an 11-4-2 record compared to their 8-3-6 road record. In a decisive Game 3, expect the team to rally behind its home crowd for another home win.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 2.5 (-185).

While there is not a lot of value on the Over, there is a reason. LAFC has hit 3 or more goals in each of its last 5 matches while scoring 2 or more goals in 4 of its last 5. It has allowed 1 or more goals in each of its last 4 matches. Vancouver has also hit 3 or more total goals in each of its last 5 matches. It has scored 3 or more goals in 2 of its last 3 matches while scoring at least 1 goal in each of its last 5 matches.

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Vancouver Whitecaps vs. LAFC odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Vancouver Whitecaps vs. LAFC odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Vancouver Whitecaps welcome LAFC to BC Place for the second match of their best-of-3 playoff series Sunday. Kickoff is set for 8:45 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the Vancouver Whitecaps vs. LAFC odds, and make our best MLS picks and predictions.

LAFC finished atop the Western Conference to earned a first-match home game and it beat Vancouver 2-1 Sunday at BMO Stadium. It ended with as many shots and as many on frame, actually conceding 52% of the possession.

Los Angeles ended the regular season with an 8-3-6 record on the road and totaled a +20 goal differential throughout all matches, ending up averaging a stellar 1.85 goals per game. It is led by F Denis Bouanga, who has netted 20 goals in 32 matches. LAFC has won 6 in a row.

The Whitecaps were actually better on the road than at home, posting just a 6-4-7 record in front of their fans. They fell drastically to end the season, losing their last 4 in a row, including 3 at home. Vancouver is led by F Brian White, who has scored 15 goals.

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Vancouver Whitecaps vs. LAFC odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of soccer odds. Lines last updated at 2:35 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Vancouver White Caps +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | LAFC +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Draw +260 (bet $100 to win $260)
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +138 | U: -200)

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Vancouver Whitecaps vs. LAFC picks and predictions

Prediction

LAFC 3, Vancouver Whitecaps 2

Moneyline (ML)

BET LAFC (+150).

Simply put, one team is scorching hot, and the other is the exact opposite. Despite being on the road, the scoring hot one is still the preferred play. LAFC has won 6 straight matches, winning 2 of its last 4 by multiple goals and having more expected goals in 5 of the 6.

Vancouver has allowed at least 2 goals in 3 of its last 4 matches and has scored 1 or fewer goals in 6 of its last 7. It is 1-1-6 over its last 8 games. Considering those trends, back LAFC (+150).

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN OVER 3.5 (+138).

The better value here is the Over as the Under 3.5 (-200) is virtually unplayable. Vancouver hasn’t been netting the opportunities, but they are there. The Whitecaps have had at least 1.0 expected goals in 10 of their last 11 games. They should be able to find some offensive traction at home.

LAFC has 2 scorers who have scored 15 or more goals, so the firepower is there. It has scored at least 2 goals in 5 of its last 6 matches, so it has had very consistently offensive showings over the last several weeks. That said, expect a plethora of goals and back OVER 3.5 (+138). If you’re feeling really adventuresome, you could consider the Alternative Over 4.5 (+310) for a chance to triple-up.

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LA Galaxy vs. LAFC odds, picks and predictions

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

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The LA Galaxy (15 wins, 7 draws, 6 losses) welcome LAFC (14-6-6) to Dignity Health Sports Park Saturday. Kickoff in the Western Conference clash is set for 10:30 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the LA Galaxy vs. LAFC odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

LAFC drew the Houston Dynamo 0-0 Saturday and are 0-1-1 since the lengthy break from mid-July to late August. Los Angeles has been dominant at home, but struggled on the road and is just 5-3-4 in away matches. It has tallied 1.85 goals per game and has one of the best offenses behind F Denis Bouanga, who has 16 goals and 8 assists, both team-high totals. LAFC beat the Galaxy 2-1 at the Rose Bowl on July 4.

The Galaxy, who sit atop the Western Conference and have the 2nd-most points in the MLS, lost to St. Louis 2-1 on Sept. 1 in their last match. Los Angeles has won 3 of its last 4 games and is 1-0-1 since that Olympics break. It is 8-0-3 over its last 11 matches. The Galaxy have dominated at home and are 10-3-1 at Dignity Health Sports Park. They are led by F Dejan Joveljic, who has netted 12 goals in 22 matches.

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LA Galaxy vs. LAFC odds

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  • Moneyline: LA Galaxy +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | LAFC +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Draw +270 (bet $100 to win $270)
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +110 | U: -155)

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LA Galaxy vs. LAFC picks and predictions

Prediction

LA Galaxy 2, LAFC 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET LA GALAXY (+150).

The LA Galaxy, over the last 4 years, have been able to get the result at home. There have been 5 games in that span at Dignity Health Sports Park, and 3 of them have seen the Galaxy come out victorious.

The Galaxy are also the far hotter team right now, having held a clean sheet in 4 of their last 10 games. LAFC, who haven’t played well on the road this season, have been outscored 5-8 over their last 5 matches.

Considering the trends in the series, take LA GALAXY (+150).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 3.5 (-155).

While there’s juice here, it is the better side. This rivalry has seen 4 of the last 5 matches go Under a 3.5 total.

Although a typically dominant and fast-paced attack, LAFC has scored just 5 goals in its last 5 games and has been held scoreless for 2 straight. They have had 1.0 or fewer expected goals in 3 of their last 4 games.

Similarly, the Galaxy have gone Under this total in 2 straight and in 8 of their last 10. Expect goals but not more than 3.5 here. Back UNDER 3.5 (-155).

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LAFC vs. Real Salt Lake odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s LAFC vs. Real Salt Lake odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

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LAFC (13 wins, 4 draws, 5 losses) welcomes Real Salt Lake (12-7-4) to BMO Stadium Wednesday in a clash of the top 2 Western Conference sides. Kickoff is set for 10:45 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the LAFC vs. Real Salt Lake odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

LAFC has been virtually unbeatable at home with a 9-2-1 record in 12 games at BMO Stadium. But it suffered its 1st home loss of the season Saturday, 5-1 to the Columbus Crew, marking LAFC’s 1st loss since May 4. LAFC had won 9 of its last 10 matches prior and has had at least 2.5 expected goals in 3 of its last 4. It is led in scoring by F Denis Bouanga, who has netted 14 goals in 22 matches.

Real Salt Lake, which has claimed the top spot in the West for most of the season until the last few weeks, has lost 2 of its last 4 matches and is 3-0-2 over its last 5. It is coming off a 3-0 road loss to the Portland Timbers. Unfortunately, it will not have Colombian F Cristian Arango. He has tallied a team-high 17 goals in 23 matches, but has to serve a 4-match suspension. RSL has had a dominant attacking, averaging 2.09 goals per game, but struggles in defense, where it is allowing 1.30.

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LAFC vs. Real Salt Lake odds

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  • Moneyline: LAFC -260 (bet $260 to win $100) | Real Salt Lake +500 (bet $100 to win $500) | Draw +430 (bet $100 to win $430)
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -106 | U: -116)

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LAFC vs. Real Salt Lake picks and predictions

Prediction

LAFC 2, Real Salt Lake 1

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

There’s no good value on the moneyline. RSL has a solid team outside of Arango, but they haven’t played at the top of their game over the last few weeks with him.

Without their top offensive option against a team which has played like the best in the MLS over the last 2 months, RSL (+500) isn’t worth taking as a hefty underdog. Similarly, LAFC (-260) is too expensive to take here. Ultimately, avoid a moneyline play.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 3.5 (-116).

Both teams allow between 1.30 and 1.32 goals per game, so the defensive shortcomings are similar. However, LAFC has tallied 2 or fewer goals in 7 of its last 10. It has gone Over this total in 2 of its last 5 games and has even had a clean sheet in 5 of its last 10.

RSL will be without its top offensive weapon and, even before his suspension, had been held scoreless in 3 of its last 6 matches while allowing 3 or more goals in just 2 of its last 8. Considering those trends, expect the Under to be the better play here.

Back UNDER 3.5 (-116).

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LA Galaxy vs. LAFC odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing LA Galaxy vs. LAFC odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

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The LA Galaxy (11 wins, 7 draws, 3 losses) battles LAFC (12-4-4) at the Rose Bowl on Saturday night. Kickoff in the intracity Western Conference clash is set for 10:30 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Galaxy vs. LAFC odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

The Galaxy have won 4 games in a row after easily handling the San Jose Earthquakes 3-0 last Saturday. Three LA players found the back of the net including F Joseph Paintsil, who opened up the scoring in the 37th minute. The Galaxy are in 3rd place in the Western Conference.

LAFC has not dropped a game since the beginning of May and is on a 10-game unbeaten streak, with only 1 tie during that span. It most recently beat the Colorado Rapids 3-0 last Saturday courtesy of a hat trick by M Mateusz Bogusz, who scored in the 20th, 58th, and 72nd minute. LAFC leads the Western Conference.

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Galaxy vs. LAFC odds

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  • Moneyline: Galaxy +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | LAFC +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Draw +290 (bet $100 to win $290)
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -120 | U: -120)

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Galaxy vs. LAFC picks and predictions

Prediction

LAFC 3, LA Galaxy 2

Moneyline (ML)

BET LAFC (+110).

LAFC has been virtually unbeatable over the course of the last 2 months and, while this match is at a neutral site, it has a record of 9-0-2 at home. The Galaxy have also been on a recent win streak, which should make this game interesting, but they do not have what it takes to get past LAFC on Saturday.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN OVER 3.5 (-120).

The Galaxy have an Over record of 14-7 while LAFC has an Over record of 13-7. Both teams tend to score at a high rate, with both coming off a 3-goal game, and both teams also rank within the top of the conference for goals allowed. It what will surely be a highly touted match, expect both sides to be on the attack.

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LAFC vs. Minnesota United odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s LAFC vs. Minnesota United odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

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LAFC (7 wins, 3 draws, 4 losses) welcomes Minnesota United (7-4-2) to BMO Stadium Wednesday. Kickoff is set for 10:45 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the LAFC vs. Minnesota United odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

LAFC sits 4th in the Western Conference and has a +6 goal differential, having tallied 25 for and 19 against through 14 matches. LAFC has strung together 3 straight wins by a combined score of 6-0. It is 5-2-1 over its last 8 and has been surging behind a rock-solid defense. LAFC is led by F Denis Bouanga, who has netted a team-high 8 goals in 14 matches.

Minnesota United, which has a 4-1-1 road record on the season, has a +7 goal differential and sits 2nd in the Western Conference despite only having played 13 games. United is led by F Tani Oluwaseyi, who has tallied 6 goals through 13 matches (5 starts). Minnesota has consistently churned out results lately, having won 4 of its last 6 and drawn the other 2. United is coming off a 3-3 road draw with the Colorado Rapids Saturday.

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LAFC vs. Minnesota United odds

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  • Moneyline: LAFC -230 (bet $230 to win $100) | Minnesota United +500 (bet $100 to win $500) | Draw +380
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +112 | U: -138)

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LAFC vs. Minnesota United picks and predictions

Prediction

LAFC 1, Minnesota United 1

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+380).

Both teams are playing at a high level right now and United has been almost unbeatable on the road. Its offense has also been clicking, netting at least 2 goals in 6 straight games. With 6 players having multiple goals, United will be tough to slow down.

However, LAFC has yet to lose at home and has drawn 2 of its 7 games on the season. It has drawn 2 of its last 6 games. United has drawn 2 of its last 3. Considering those recent trends and the value here, back DRAW (+380).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 3.5 (-138).

While United has scored easily as of late, LAFC’s defense has been stout. Minnesota’s defense has been solid as well, allowing 0 or 1 goals in 4 of its last 6. United has scored at least 2 goals in 9 of 13 games but has only topped this total 3 times.

LAFC has gone Under this total in 3 straight games and has allowed more than 1.5 expected goals in just 3 games this season. It is riding a streak of 3 consecutive clean sheets.

Considering the season-long trends here, back UNDER 3.5 (-138).

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St. Louis City SC vs. LAFC odds, picks and predictions

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

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St. Louis City SC (15 wins, 4 losses, 10 draws) welcomes LAFC (12-7-9) to CITYPARK Wednesday. Kickoff is set for 8:30 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the St. Louis City SC vs. LAFC odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

St. Louis City sits atop the Western Conference with LAFC No. 2. St. Louis has 49 points through 29 matches. It has allowed 38 goals and scored 56, the most in the West by 11 goals. St. Louis, 10-1-3 at home, has struggled of late, posting a 1-2-2 record in its last 5 matches with 2 straight draws. It is led in scoring by 23-year-old F Nicholas Gioacchini with 10 goals in 27 matches.

LAFC, which was once a powerhouse in the West, has struggled offensively this season. It has scored 44 goals or 1.57 per game while allowing 1.21 or 34. LAFC is led by F Denis Bouanga, who has 14 goals in 25 matches. F Carlos Vela has 9 goals and 7 assists in 28 matches. LAFC snapped a 3-game losing streak on Saturday with a 4-2 home win over LA Galaxy, but it hasn’t played well on the road, just 3-4-6, so it will have a tough time getting a result Wednesday.

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St. Louis City SC vs. LAFC odds

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  • Moneyline: St. Louis City SC +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | LAFC +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Draw +270 (bet $100 to win $270)
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +120 | U: -175)

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St. Louis City SC vs. LAFC picks and predictions

Prediction

St. Louis City SC 3, LAFC 2

Moneyline (ML)

LEAN ST. LOUIS CITY SC (+150).

LAFC has lost 2 straight road matches and has lost 4 of its last 5 road matches, having drawn the lone non-loss. It has lost 6 of 13 road matches this season and is taking on the most offensively-skilled team in the conference.

St. Louis has scored 13 goals in its last 4 home matches and has won all 4 of those. It has won 7 of its last 9 matches at home, and it should be able to perform well behind a strong crowd as St. Louis has become a soccer powerhouse.

Expect a great home performance and take ST. LOUIS CITY SC (+150).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (+120).

LAFC’s defense has been awful as of late. It has allowed 2 or more goals in each of its last 4matchess. It has scored 10 goals in its last 5 games as well, so the style of play and pace is clear. It can attack with Vela and company, but it struggled to defend, and against an aggressive offense like St. Louis, that may not work to its advantage.

St. Louis has tallied 3 or more goals in 8 home matches and has scored 11 in its last 3 home matches. It has a dynamic offense, as do both sides. Goals should come in bunches. Take OVER 3.5 (+120).

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LAFC vs. Inter Miami odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s LAFC vs. Inter Miami odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

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LAFC (11 wins, 7 draws, 7 losses) welcomes Inter Miami (6-4-14) to  BMO Stadium Sunday. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the LAFC vs. Inter Miami odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

LAFC sits 3rd in the Western Conference and is a strong 8-3-2 at home this season. It has scored 39 goals and allowed 27 through 25 matches. In the attack, LAFC is led by F Denis Bouanga, who has scored 12 goals in 23 matches. LAFC has struggled as of late though, losing 4 of its last 8 overall and it is 2-1-1 in its last 4 MLS home matches.

Inter, since welcoming F Lionel Messi, has looked significantly better than they did earlier in the season. He has helped them win the Leagues Cup and make the finals of the U.S. Open Cup. Inter beat the New York Red Bulls 2-0 on Aug. 26 and then drew Nashville SC 0-0 Wednesday. They are 2-1-9 on the road so far this season. They have allowed 36 goals and scored just 24 through 24 matches.

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LAFC vs. Inter Miami odds

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  • Moneyline: LAFC -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Inter Miami +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Draw +280 (bet $100 to win $280)
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +125 | U: -175)

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LAFC vs. Inter Miami picks and predictions

Prediction

LAFC 2, Inter Miami 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET LAFC (-110).

Messi got a full 90 minutes on Wednesday against Nashville which suggests he won’t start against LAFC.

While he may play, LAFC, which has been strong at home, should be able to possess and dominate the first 60-plus minutes. LAFC has scored 3-plus goals in 2 of its last 4 games and is playing one of the worst defenses in the MLS. Expect it to get on the board early and often at home.

Miami has been terrible on the road, and if Messi doesn’t impact the game for two-thirds of the action, the team could see a return of its former self. Inter is 2-1-9 on the road. At these odds, take LAFC (-110).

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN UNDER 3.5 (-175).

The likelihood is high but so are the odds and (-175) is just about the most expensive I would suggest someone to bet on.

Without Messi starting (again, this is an assumption on how many minutes he has logged over the last month), Inter has just 6 shots against the Red Bulls. They did better against Nashville with Messi in the match.

Miami has only allowed 3 or more goals in 3 of 12 road matches as well. LAFC has scored 2 or more goals in just 2 of their last 7 games. Their attack has not dominated as of late. That said, take UNDER 3.5 (-175).

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LAFC vs. St. Louis City SC odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s LAFC vs. St. Louis City odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

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LAFC (9 wins, 6 losses, 6 draws) welcomes St. Louis City SC (12-7-2) to BMO Stadium Wednesday. Kickoff in the high-profile Western Conference clash is set for 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the LAFC vs. St. Louis City odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

LAFC continued to struggle this past weekend with a 1-1 home draw against San Jose on Sunday. It has lost or drawn its last 4 games and is 2-5-1 over its last 8. LAFC still sits 3rd in the Western Conference and is 6-2-3 at home record. It is led by F Denis Bouanga, who has 12 goals in 19 matches.

St. Louis City ranks first in the Western Conference with 38 points in 21 matches. It is a strong 5-4-1 on the road this season and has scored 40 goals which ranks 1st in the West and is 8 more than the next most in the conference. St. Louis has won 3 straight games despite having just a 3-3-1 record over its last 7. It is led by F Nicholas Gioacchini, who has 8 goals in 21 matches.

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LAFC vs. St. Louis City odds

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  • Moneyline: LAFC -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | St. Louis City +450 (bet $100 to win $450) | Draw +320
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +130 | U: -185)

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LAFC vs. St. Louis City picks and predictions

Prediction

LAFC 1, St. Louis City 1

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+320).

LAFC is a strong favorite here, but it has not performed well as of late. It has lost 3 of its last 4 games and 5 of its last 8. It has lost 2 of its last 4 home games against teams far below St. Louis in the standings.

St. Louis has won 3 straight games as it bounces back after a rough path in mid-June, 2 of which have been on the road. Its away success recently is notable.

Given this value and the fact that it is 2 of the top-3 teams in the West, I’d expect a close game and take DRAW (+320).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER ALTERNATE 2.5 (+130).

LAFC has gone Under this total in 2 of its last 3 games and in 3 of its last 5. It has also given up multiple goals in just 3 of its last 7 games, so its defense has played better as of late, however, it has scored multiple goals in just 1 of its last 5 games.

St. Louis City is a similar story, having gone Under this total in 2 straight fixtures. It has gone Under this total in 5 of its last 6 road games and has been held scoreless in 3 of its last 7 road games and scored exactly 1 goal in another 3 along that span.

Put it all together and take the UNDER 2.5 (+130).

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LAFC vs. San Jose Earthquakes odds, picks and predictions

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

LAFC (9 wins, 6 losses, 5 draws) welcomes the San Jose Earthquakes (7-7-7) to BMO Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the LAFC vs. San Jose Earthquakes odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

LAFC comes into this game following a 2-1 road loss to the LA Galaxy. It has lost 3 straight games, including a 2-0 loss to FC Dallas on the road and 3-2 loss to Vancouver at home. LAFC is a strong 6-2-2 at home. It is led by F Denis Bouanga, who has 11 goals in 18 matches (16 starts). LAFC has averaged 1.45 goals per game and allowed 1.15 per game so far this season.

San Jose drew the LA Galaxy 2-2 last weekend. Before that, it lost 2-1 to St. Louis and 4-1 to Houston. It hasn’t won a game since June 10, a 2-1 home win over the Philadelphia Union. The Earthquakes are led by F Cristian Espinoza, who has 9 goals in 21 starts. They are just 1-6-3 on the road this season and sit 6th in the Western Conference.

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LAFC vs. San Jose Earthquakes 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: LAFC -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | San Jose Earthquakes +525 (bet $100 to win $525) | Draw +375
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +115 | U: -165)

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LAFC vs. San Jose Earthquakes picks and predictions

Prediction

LAFC 3, San Jose 1

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

Neither team has necessarily been performing well as of late, and how LAFC has played at home and San Jose on the road, the odds here are justified. However, taking LAFC (-225) has no value as the price isn’t worth the risk.

Given its struggles as of late, considering the DRAW (+375) as a way to capitalize on LAFC’s struggles mixed with San Jose’s ability to play up to its opponent’s level (having drawn 2 of its last 4) would make sense.

Nonetheless, I would PASS here and play the total.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (+115).

LAFC has thrived on the back of a competent defense, but that has gone by the wayside. It has allowed 2 or more goals in 3 straight games. Its offense has also started to surge, scoring in 4 of its last 5 and scoring multiple goals in 2 of those 5. LAFC has had at least 1.0 expected goals in 5 straight games and has allowed at least 1.0 expected goals in 4 of its last 5.

San Jose has struggled offensively this season, but it has scored in 3 straight games and has scored in all but 4 games this season. The Earthquakes have also given up 8 goals in their last 3 games, having allowed at least 1.5 expected goals in 6 of their last 7.

Many signs point to goals being scored. Back the OVER 3.5 (+115).

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