In Saturday’s MLS action, Los Angeles FC (3 wins, 4 losses, 3 draws) visits Real Salt Lake (3-2-4) at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah. Kickoff is set for 10 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Los Angeles FC vs. Real Salt Lake odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.
Los Angeles FC’s duo of F Diego Rossi and F Carlos Vela are back in action. Vela won’t be playing for Mexico, so he should be back in full form.
LAFC beat FC Dallas but then lost to Sporting KC after taking a 1-0 lead and getting a red card prior to Sporting putting two in the back of the net. LAFC is 1-1-1 across its last three games.
As for Real Salt Lake, it’s 2-1-3 at home this season and has scored 14 goals while letting in 11 through nine games overall.
Los Angeles FC at Real Salt Lake: Odds, picks and predictions
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:30 p.m. ET.
- Money line: LAFC +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Real Salt Lake +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Draw +280
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -170 | U: +125)
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Prediction
Los Angeles FC 2, Real Salt Lake 1
Money line (ML)
BET on LAFC (+110) as Vela’s continued return to full strength will be a huge factor. He’s arguably the best player in MLS, especially with Josef Martinez sidelined for Atlanta United.
Vela had 34 goals in 31 starts in 2019 and Rossi led the league in goals last season. This duo hasn’t had much time together on the pitch, and they should be able to work some magic.
Salt Lake F Damir Kreilach has 5 goals on the season, but I think LAFC starts to show its dominance Saturday. It’ll need it too, currently sitting 10th in the Western Conference.
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Over/Under (O/U)
BET OVER 2.5 (-170) as LAFC is bringing back a dynamic duo and Kreilach will look to also be a force.
Both teams topped the total and 3 combined goals in three of their last five matches. The Over feels like the better play as the scoring should rain in.
Both teams average over a goal per game, and when Vela is healthy, LAFC is far more lethal in the final third. His pace just adds a new dimension. This should be at least a 2-1 match.
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