Los Angeles FC (0 wins, 0 losses, 1 draw) and the Los Angeles Galaxy (0-1-0) will play their second games in Group F action of the MLS is Back Tournament Saturday at 10:30 p.m. ET at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando, Fla. Below, we preview the LAFC-LA Galaxy betting odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets and picks at BetMGM.
LAFC played to a wild 3-3 draw against Houston Dynamo in its tourney opener, while the Galaxy were on the short end of a 2-1 score against the Portland Timbers.
LAFC vs. LA Galaxy: Key injuries
LAFC
- F Adama Diomande (foot) questionable
- F Adrien Perez (hamstring) out
- D Danilo da Silva (hamstring) questionable
- F Carlos Vela (personal) doubtful
LA Galaxy
- D Danilo Acosta (knee) out
- M Joe Corona (suspension – red card) out
- F Jonathan dos Santos (hernia) out
- M Kai Koreniuk (hamstring) questionable
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LAFC vs. LA Galaxy: MLS odds, betting lines and picks
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 6:45 a.m. ET.
Prediction
LAFC 3, LA Galaxy 2
Moneyline (ML)
LAFC (-143) might be without Vela, who elected not to travel to the bubble in Central Florida to stay home with his pregnant girlfriend. However, LAFC proved against the Houston Dynamo that it still has plenty of firepower, hitting the back of the net three times. The LA Galaxy (+350) played close to the Portland Timbers last time out, falling 2-1. However, the Galaxy lack the offensive punch to keep up with their crosstown rivals.
Over/Under (O/U)
OVER 3.5 (+110) is a solid play in this battle of SoCal rivals. Five of the past six head-to-head meetings have seen four or more goals, and both sides have scored at least once in each of the past six. As a result, BACKING YES (-200) ON BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE should also be a sound play.
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