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LA Galaxy vs. LAFC odds, picks and predictions

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

The LA Galaxy (3 wins, 2 losses, 0 draws) welcomes LAFC (4-0-1) to Dignity Health Tennis Center for the Los Angeles Derby Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the LA Galaxy vs. LAFC odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

This is a clash of two Western Conference powerhouses. LAFC is in first, while the Galaxy sit third in the conference table.

The Galaxy are led by F Javier Hernandez (Chicharito), who has 4 goals on the season. Similarly, LAFC F Carlos Vela will likely start and get a full 90. He also is tied for the second-most MLS goals with 4.

The two clubs tied El Trafico twice last season with LA Galaxy winning the other 2021 match. LAFC is undefeated on the road, having won both matches, while LA Galaxy are 1-1-0 at home.

LA Galaxy vs. LAFC: Odds, 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 2:27 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: LA Galaxy +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | LAFC +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Draw +260
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -175 | U: +140)

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Prediction

LAFC 1, LA Galaxy 1

Money line (ML)

LEAN to the DRAW +260.

The last two times these teams met, the end result has been a draw. They played to 1-1 ties Aug. 28 and Oct. 3 last season.

While LAFC is the better side, the Galaxy will be at home, where they were 8-4-5 last season despite having a far weaker roster than their current one. Both teams have also been extremely strong defensively.

The Galaxy have given up 5 goals in 5 games, while LAFC has given up 4 in 5. Considering both know how to defend elite attacking forwards, they should be able to neutralize the top scorers.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET the UNDER 2.5 (+140).

Again, both teams have star power up top, but it’s going to be the defenses that should reign.

While El Trafico feels like it’s often a high-scoring affair, it really hasn’t been with the Under 2.5 goals having gone 3-3 in the last 6 matches. Under 3.5 is 5-1, which can be taken at -170.

Through 5 games, LAFC has allowed 15 shots, while the Galaxy have allowed just 14. It’s not going to be easy to score, and I expect few goals in this battle.

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LAFC vs. Colorado Rapids odds, picks and prediction

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

LAFC welcomes the Colorado Rapids Saturday to the Banc of California Stadium for a 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff for an MLS opener for both clubs. Below, we preview the LAFC vs. Colorado odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

After a highly disappointing season a year ago, LAFC will look to get back to the top of the Western Conference behind fully healthy star F Carlos Vela.

They added M Kellyn Acosta this offseason, and he is set to bolster an already strong midfield. LAFC battled injuries last season and finished in ninth place in the West with a 12-13-9 (W-L-draw) record.

Colorado finished atop the West last season but lost to Portland as the No. 1 seed in the playoffs. The Rapids were led by a dominant defense that allowed 35 goals in 34 games.

M Jonathan Lewis and F Michael Barrios, their two top scorers from a season ago, are back for the 2022 season.

LAFC vs. Colorado: Odds, 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 1:26 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: LAFC -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Colorado +390 (bet $100 to win $390) | Draw +295
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -175 | U: +130)

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Prediction

LAFC 3, Colorado 1

Money line (ML)

BET LAFC (-160).

LAFC has added several key pieces, particularly Acosta.

Los Angeles also looked to boost its defense by adding former Atlanta United D Franco Escobar. Kicking off the season at full strength, LAFC should be considered the team to beat in the West.

The Rapids shouldn’t be taken lightly, but they did have an 8-6-3 road record last season, totaling 27 road points. LAFC was banged up most of last year and still had an 8-3-6 record at home.

Over/Under (O/U)

Forget the 2.5 O/U line, BET OVER 3.5 (+140).

The Rapids and LAFC met prior to the playoffs last season, and that match finished 5-2 in favor of Colorado. The Rapids have the scoring to keep up with LAFC behind Lewis and Barrios.

The home side is going to be pushing the pace, and with M Latif Blessing back for LAFC, it will have the personnel to speed the game up. LAFC scored 53 goals and gave up 51 last season.

Vela was the league’s Golden Boot winner in 2019 and should help the home side produce goals.

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Houston Dynamo at LAFC preview, odds and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Houston Dynamo at Los Angeles FC odds and lines, with MLS betting picks, tips and best bets.

In Saturday’s MLS action, the Houston Dynamo (3 wins, 3 losses, 2 draws) meet LAFC (2-3-2) for an 11 p.m. ET kickoff at Banc of California Stadium. Below, we preview the Houston Dynamo vs. LAFC odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

Houston is 0-3-1 on the road thus far, with just a 1-1 draw at FC Dallas for one of a possible 12 points.

LAFC fell 2-1 at home against New York City FC May 29. It was a rare poor performance at home, as they were 2-0-1 in their three previous matches at Banc of California Stadium.

Houston Dynamo at LAFC: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:45 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Houston Dynamo +725 (bet $100 to win $725) | LAFC -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Draw +375 (bet $100 to win $375)
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +105 | U: -145)

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Prediction

Los Angeles FC 3, Houston Dynamo 1

Money line (ML)

LAFC (-250) is finally getting healthy after a rough go of it to start the season. That’s in its favor here, as well as the fact Houston has just been brutal on the road. However, you can’t play LAFC straight up, as it will cost you two and a half times your potential return.

Instead, take LAFC/LAFC (+105) to win the first half and the match for a much better value on the alternate line.

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Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 3.5 (+105) is worth a roll of the dice here. LAFC scored at least 2 goals in each of its past four matchups against Houston. Look for plenty of scoring in this one.

Also, play LAFC TO WIN AND BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE (+145) for an added bonus.

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MLS Picks: Seattle Sounders vs. LAFC preview, odds and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s Seattle Sounders vs. LAFC sports betting odds and lines, with MLS betting picks, tips and best bets.

In a Tuesday MLS first-round playoff match, the Seattle Sounders (11 wins, 5 losses, 6 draws) play host to LAFC (9-8-5) at 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Seattle-LAFC betting odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets and predictions.

Seattle Sounders vs. LAFC: Key injuries

Seattle Sounders

  • D Shane O’Neill (concussion) out
  • D Brad Smith (adductor) questionable
  • M Gustav Svensson (hip) questionable

LAFC

  • D Mohamed El-Munir (not medically cleared) out
  • F Danny Musovski (not medically cleared) out
  • D Andy Najar (not medically cleared) out
  • F Adrien Perez (not medically cleared) out

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Seattle Sounders vs. LAFC: MLS odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:35 a.m. ET.

Prediction

LAFC 3, Seattle 2

Money line (ML)

LAFC (+225) in regular time is what I am rolling with in this late-night match Tuesday. Seattle (+110) did not play well down the stretch, posting just two wins, two losses and three draws in its final seven matches, including a 3-1 loss at LAFC Oct. 12.

LAFC was actually the hotter side in the final days of the season, going 2-1-1 across the final four, while going 5-3-1 over the final nine.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 3.5 (+115) is a strong wager here, especially at plus-money. LAFC is a bunch which can score, seeing a total of 59 goals over the past 16 matches, or 3.69 goals per match. Seattle also saw a total of 49 goals in the final 15 matches, or an average of 3.3 goals per match. Look for plenty of fireworks here.

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