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MLS: Portland Timbers vs. FC Cincinnati Round of 16 odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Portland Timbers and FC Cincinnati FC Round of 16 sports betting odds and lines, with MLS betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Portland Timbers and FC Cincinnati get together in a Round of 16 knockout stage game in the MLS is Back Tournament Tuesday at 10:30 p.m. ET at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando, Fla. Below, we analyze the Portland-Cincinnati sports betting odds and lines at BetMGM while providing MLS betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Portland Timbers vs. FC Cincinnati: Key injuries

Portland Timbers

  • M Dairon Asprilla (knee) out
  • M Andres Flores (personal) out

FC Cincinnati

  • M Siem de Jong (groin) questionable
  • F Jurgen Locadia (quadriceps) questionable
  • M Jimmy McLaughlin (ankle) out
  • GK Spencer Richey (concussion) out
  • D Maikel van der Werff (groin) questionable

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Portland Timbers vs. FC Cincinnati: MLS odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 4 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Portland Timbers 3, FC Cincinnati 1

Moneyline (ML)

PORTLAND (-125) is a heavy favorite to move past FC Cincinnati (+320), and rightly so. First off, the Timbers racked up six goals (two per game) with a plus-2 differential to top a competitive Group F. Cincinnati was boat-raced 4-0 by Columbus in their group opener before posting a pair of clean sheets against a poor Atlanta United side (1-0) and the uninspired New York Red Bulls (2-0). Cincy is banged up, too, and even with all hands on deck against the Timbers it would have been a tall tree to chop down.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 2.5 (-139) is the play here. Most of the Round of 16 games have been, or will be, competitive. This one is going to be a laugher, with the Timbers marching into the next round with a decisive, high-scoring result.

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MLS: Columbus Crew SC vs. Minnesota United FC Round of 16 odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Columbus Crew SC and Minnesota Untied FC Round of 16 sports betting odds and lines, with MLS betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Columbus Crew SC and Minnesota United FC lock horns in a Round of 16 knockout stage game in the MLS is Back Tournament Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando, Fla. Below, we analyze the Columbus-Minnesota sports betting odds and lines at BetMGM while providing MLS betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Columbus Crew SC vs. Minnesota United FC: Key injuries

Columbus Crew SC

  • M Youness Mokhtar (lower body/muscle strain) questionable
  • GK Eloy Room (hamstring) questionable
  • D Vito Wormgoor (ankle) out
  • M Lucas Zelarayan (ankle) probable

Minnesota United FC

  • M Kevin Molino (hamstring) questionable
  • D Ike Opara (personal) out

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Columbus Crew vs. Minnesota United FC: MLS odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 3:11 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Minnesota United FC 1, Columbus Crew SC 0 (on PKs)

Moneyline (ML)

DRAW (+260) is the way to go. It’s a tremendous value, as this one won’t be decided in regulation. If the game goes extra time or to penalty kicks, the draw still pays based on the result after regulation. For my money, that’s the play. Minnesota United FC (+240) went unbeaten in three group-stage games but played to two draws. Columbus (+110) is heavily favored because it was the only club to win all three of its group matches.

However, Columbus GK Eloy Room missed the Atlanta United game July 21 due to a hamstring injury and is a question mark for Tuesday. He posted two clean sheets against FC Cincinnati and the New York Red Bulls in the group stages. In addition, M Youness Mokhtar is dealing with what is believed to be a groin or muscle injury. The Moroccan buried the lone goal in a 1-0 win over Atlanta, and his loss would also be difficult for the Crew.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 2.5 (+100) is even money, and the way to go. The Crew posted three clean sheets in group play, while Minnesota scored just four times while conceding three goals. This will be a hotly contested defensive battle.

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MLS: Seattle Sounders FC vs. Los Angeles FC Round of 16 odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Monday’s Seattle Sounders FC and Los Angeles FC Round of 16 sports betting odds and lines, with MLS betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Seattle Sounders FC and Los Angeles FC tangle in a Round of 16 knockout stage game in the MLS is Back Tournament Monday at 11 p.m. ET at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando, Fla. Below, we analyze the Seattle-LAFC sports betting odds and lines at BetMGM while providing MLS betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Seattle Sounders FC vs. Los Angeles FC: Key injuries

Seattle Sounders FC

  • D Xavier Arreaga (concussion) questionable
  • F Will Bruin (knee) questionable
  • D Yeimar Gomez Andrade (hamstring) out
  • D/M Joevin Jones (adductor) questionable
  • M Danny Leyva (foot) out
  • M Joao Paulo (quadriceps) out
  • M Alex Roldan (quadriceps) out

Los Angeles FC

  • F Adama Diomande (foot) out
  • F Adrien Perez (hamstring) questionable
  • D Danilo Silva (hamstring) questionable
  • F Carlos Vela (personal) out

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

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 4:50 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Los Angeles FC 3, Seattle Sounders FC 2

Moneyline (ML)

LAFC (-106) has been on fire offensively, rolling up 11 goals in three Group F matches while allowing seven. The good times should continue to roll against a Sounders side which will be missing defensemen Gomez Andrade and Roldan, and possibly Arreaga. That’s not good news against an LAFC offense which has been a well-oiled machine. LAFC fell 3-1 in the most recent head-to-head match Oct. 30, 2019, but is 3-1-1 in the previous five meetings vs. the Sounders.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 3.5 (+100) is the play in LAFC matches until further notice. As mentioned above, LAFC rolled up a league-high 11 goals in group play. LAFC has outscored Seattle 6-5 in the previous three meetings, and with the Sounders missing key members among their fullbacks and midfielders, we should see plenty more scoring chances for LAFC in this one.

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MLS: San Jose Earthquakes vs. Real Salt Lake Round of 16 odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Monday’s San Jose Earthquakes and Real Salt Lake Round of 16 sports betting odds and lines, with MLS betting picks, tips and best bets.

The San Jose Earthquakes and Real Salt Lake square off in a Round of 16 knockout stage game in the MLS is Back Tournament Monday at 8:30 p.m. ET at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando, Fla. Below, we analyze the San Jose-Real Salt Lake sports betting odds and lines at BetMGM while providing MLS betting tips and picks around this matchup.

San Jose Earthquakes vs. Real Salt Lake: Key injuries

San Jose Earthquakes

  • D Marcos Lopez (appendectomy) questionable

Real Salt Lake

  • M Christopher Garcia (non-soccer injury) out
  • GK David Ochoa (thumb) out
  • D Nedem Onuoha (personal) out
  • M Albert Rusnak (hip) questionable

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San Jose Earthquakes vs. Real Salt Lake: MLS odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 4:23 a.m. ET.

Prediction

San Jose Earthquakes 1, Real Salt Lake 0

Moneyline (ML)

SAN JOSE (+110) has been rolling along, and is expected to dump Real Salt Lake (+250). The Earthquakes rolled up six goals in Group B stage play, going 2-0-1 with a plus-3 goal differential. RSL limped through Group D play with a win, a draw and a loss, pumping in two goals while conceding two. RSL’s defensive play will it in the match, but the Earthquakes will be able to do enough to bounce Salt Lake from the bubble.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 2.5 (+105) is an attractive play, as Real Salt Lake has played suffocating defense throughout this tournament. RSL’s offense isn’t tremendous, which is a great recipe for Under plays. The past four meetings in this series have each hit the Under, too, including two 1-0 results and a scoreless draw in the previous three.

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MLS: Philadelphia Union vs. New England Revolution odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Philadelphia Union at New England Revolution sports betting odds and lines, with MLS betting picks, tips and best bets.

Philadelphia Union tangles with the New England Revolution Saturday at 10:30 p.m. ET in a Round of 16 knockout match in the MLS is Back Tournament in the bubble at the Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando, Florida. We analyze the Philadelphia-New England sports betting odds and lines at BetMGM, while providing MLS betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Philadelphia Union vs. New England Revolution: Key injuries

Philadelphia Union

  • F Cory Burke (travel restrictions) out
  • F Andrew Wooten (leg) questionable

New England Revolution

  • M Luis Caicedo (knee) out
  • M Carles Gil (foot) questionable

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Philadelphia Union vs. New England Revolution: MLS odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 8:30 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Philadelphia Union 1, New England Revolution 0

Moneyline (ML)

PHILADELPHIA UNION (+150) is coming off a spirited 1-1 draw against Orlando City SC last time out. They’re considered one of the favorites to win this entire thing, and their most difficult matchup of the knockout stages might be right here against the New England Revolution (+150). The books are pricing this one as a coin flip, with the Draw (+260) also available if there is a tie after full time.

I am feeling the Doopers, however. Philly looked good in scratching out four goals in group play while allowing just two. They edged Inter Miami CF in a great opening game to get their juices flowing, and the Orlando match showed a lot as they netted seven out of a possible nine points in group play.

New England’s defense clamped down, yielding only one goal in three group matches, but they scored just two. The Union have more offense and that will be the difference here. Philly is 4-0-1 in the previous five battles with the Revs.

A winning $10 wager on either Philadelphia Union (+150) or New England Revolution (+150) to win outright nets a profit of $15. A $10 wager on Draw or Tie (+260) would fetch a $26 profit.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 2.5 (+115) is your best bet. The Revs have looked like they’re shooting into a hockey net rather than a soccer net, and their defense is in lockdown mode. Philly is also stout defensively, so goals should be at a premium here.

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MLS: Orlando City SC vs. Montreal Impact odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Orlando City SC vs. Montreal Impact sports betting odds and lines, with MLS betting picks, tips and best bets.

Orlando City SC battles the Montreal Impact Saturday at 8 p.m. ET in a Round of 16 knockout match in the MLS is Back Tournament in the bubble at the Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando, Florida. We analyze the Orlando-Montreal sports betting odds and lines at BetMGM, while providing MLS betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Orlando City SC vs. Montreal Impact: Key injuries

Montreal Impact

  • M Steeven Saba (foot) out
  • M Ballou Tabla (adductor) out

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Orlando City SC vs. Montreal Impact: MLS odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 7:50 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Orlando City SC 2, Montreal Impact 1

Moneyline (ML)

ORLANDO CITY SC (+100) is even-money in this one. Who woulda thunk it? Not much was expected of the purple-clad group, even if they are considered the unofficial “home” team in the Central Florida bubble.

They looked championship caliber in the group stages, going 2-0-1 with a plus-3 goal differential. They played a hard-fought 1-1 draw against the Philadelphia Union Tuesday, showing their championship mettle. Montreal (+260), on the other hand, eeked into the Round of 16 despite losses in two of three Group C contests. Momentum is on the side of OCSC.

You can also still bet Draw or Tie (+270), as you’d be a winner after full time, regardless of who would win in extra time or penalty kicks.

A winning $10 wager on Orlando City SC (+100) to win outright nets a profit of $10. A $10 wager on Montreal (+260) to win would net a profit of $26, while a Draw or Tie (+270) would fetch a $27 profit.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 2.5 (-162) is a little on the steep side, but we have seen it before with these two on the same pitch. In fact, five of the past six in this series have seen at least three goals, including an Orlando City 3-0 win in the most recent meeting (June 1, 2019).

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MLS: LAFC vs. Portland Timbers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s LAFC vs. Portland Timbers sports betting odds and lines, with MLS betting picks, tips and best bets.

LAFC (1 win, 0 losses, 1 draw) mix it up with the Portland Timbers (2-0-0) Thursday at 10:30 p.m. ET in the MLS is Back Tournament in the bubble at the Wide World of Sports complex at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. Below, we analyze the LAFC-Portland sports betting odds and lines at BetMGM, while providing MLS betting tips and picks around this matchup.

LAFC vs. Portland Timbers: Key injuries

LAFC

  • F Adama Diomande (foot) questionable
  • F Adrien Perez (hamstring) out
  • D Danilo Silva (hamstring) questionable
  • F Carlos Vela (personal) out

Portland Timbers

  • M Dairon Asprilla (knee) out
  • F Felipe Mora (thigh) questionable

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LAFC vs. Portland Timbers: MLS odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 6 a.m. ET.

Prediction

LAFC 3, Portland 2

Moneyline (ML)

Expect LAFC (-167) to put the peddle to the metal, just like when it routed the rival L.A. Galaxy by a 6-2 count last time out. Portland (+400) won each of its first two matches and are sitting pretty atop Group F with an invitation to the Round of 16 already extended. Look for LAFC, which has also qualified for the Round of 16, to finish up group play strong with a three-point night.

A $10 winning wager on LAFC (+167) to win outright nets a profit of $5.99. A $10 wager on Portland (+400) to win would net a profit of $40, while a Draw (+290) would fetch a $29 profit.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 3.5 (+105) is worth some consideration here. LAFC rolled up six goals last time out, and it has nine goals with five conceded through two matches. Portland has scored four and yielded two, and knowing it already advanced, its lack of motivation in the offensive zone is a bit worrisome for Over bettors. Still, LAFC has enough firepower to see this thing across the finish line.

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MLS: Colorado Rapids vs. Minnesota United FC odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s Minnesota United FC vs. Colorado Rapids sports betting odds and lines, with MLS betting picks, tips and best bets.

Minnesota United FC (1 win, 0 losses, 1 draw) and the Colorado Rapids (0-2-0) wrap up Group C play on Wednesday at 10:30 p.m. ET in a Western Conference tussle in the MLS is Back Tournament in the bubble at the Wide World of Sports complex at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. We analyze the Minnesota-Colorado sports betting odds and lines at BetMGM, while providing MLS betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Minnesota United FC vs. Colorado Rapids: Key injuries

Minnesota United FC

  • D Brent Kallman (suspension) out
  • M Kevin Molino (hamstring) questionable
  • D Ike Opara (personal) out

Colorado Rapids

  • D Kortne Ford (knee) out
  • M Jack Price (suspension – red card) out
  • D Danny Wilson (suspension – red card) out

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Minnesota United FC vs. Colorado Rapids: MLS odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 11 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Minnesota United FC 2, Colorado Rapids 0

Moneyline (ML)

MINNESOTA UNITED FC (+115) is the play here, as Colorado (+200) has had a brutal stay in the bubble and are yet to pick up a point in two matches. In fact, the Rapids have a dismal minus-3 goal differential and enter this match knowing that they’re eliminated from Round of 16 contention, so they’re unlikely to offer a ton of resistance. Meanwhile, Minnesota enters with plenty on the line, including a potential ticket to the Round of 16 and seeding.

A winning $10 wager on Minnesota United FC (+115) returns a net profit of $11.50.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 2.5 (+125) is worth a small-unit play here. The Rapids have struggled mightily on offense in this tournament. While they have conceded five goals, and that’s a bit of a concern, Minnesota has found the back of the net just twice through two matches. In addition, UNDER 2.5 goals has cashed in each of the previous three meetings between these clubs across all competitions, including a pair of 1-0 decisions in the past two matches.

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MLS: Atlanta United FC vs. Columbus Crew SC odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Atlanta United FC vs. Columbus Crew SC sports betting odds and lines, with MLS betting picks, tips and best bets.

Atlanta United FC (0 wins, 2 losses, 0 draws) and the Columbus Crew SC (2-0-0) meet in Group E action of the MLS is Back Tournament Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando, Fla. Below, we preview the Atlanta-Columbus betting odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets and picks at BetMGM.

Atlanta United FC vs. Columbus Crew SC: Key injuries

Atlanta United FC

  • F Josef Martinez (knee) out
  • M Jake Mulraney (suspension – red card) out
  • F J.J. Williams (suspension – red card) out

Columbus Crew SC

  • M Darlington Nagbe (muscle strain) doubtful
  • D Vito Wormgoor (ankle) out

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Atlanta United FC vs. Columbus Crew SC: MLS odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 9:20 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Columbus Crew SC 2, Atlanta United FC 0

Moneyline (ML)

Atlanta United? More like “Atlanta Disjointed” after this disappointing bubble performance. Atlanta United sits in the basement of Group E, failing to score a goal in its first two games, and is eliminated from Round of 16 contention as a result. Meanwhile, COLUMBUS (+175) has punched its ticket to the knockout stages, so it could elect to power things down a bit. Nagbe is unlikely to feature, as he is nicked and could use the rest. It remains to be seen if Columbus will go with its regular “crew” or if it will play several reserves. Either way, Atlanta is likely to be in a hurry to burst out of this bubble and offer very little in the way of resistance Tuesday, which is par for their course so far.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 2.5 (-106) is the play. Atlanta has looked disinterested and has really been toothless on offense without star striker Martinez in tow. The Crew have bagged six goals and have yet to concede one, while Atlanta has yet to find the back of the net. This has the makings of a 1-0 or 2-0 match.

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MLS: Toronto FC vs. New England Revolution odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Toronto FC vs. New England Revolution sports betting odds and lines, with MLS betting picks, tips and best bets.

Toronto FC (1-0-1) and the New England Revolution (1-0-1) meet in Group C action of the MLS is Back Tournament Tuesday at 9 a.m. ET at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando, Florida. Below, we preview the Toronto-New England betting odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets and picks at BetMGM.

Toronto FC vs. New England: Key injuries

Toronto FC

  • M Ifunanyachi Achara (knee) doubtful
  • F Jozy Altidore (quarantine) questionable
  • D/M Justin Morrow (Achilles) questionable
  • M Jonathan Osorio (quadriceps) doubtful

New England

  • M Luis Caicedo (knee) out
  • M Carles Gil (foot) doubtful
  • D/M Michael Mancienne (muscle) questionable

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Toronto FC vs. New England: MLS odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 8:15 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Toronto 2, New England 1

Moneyline (ML)

TORONTO FC (+125) is the heavy favorite here despite the fact New England (+230) is tied with them atop the Group C table with two wins apiece. Still, Toronto’s offense has been on point, notching six goals through the first two matches.

Of course, they have also yielded five goals, and they match the Revs with a plus-1 goal differential. Needless to say, this will be a hotly contested match, even if the temperatures are a bit on the mild side before the heat of the Central Florida day gets really cranked up.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 2.5 (-150) is the way to go, although it will cost you. TFC is averaging 3.0 goals per match so far in Group C play. New England has conceded just one goal in two matches, but the Revolution haven’t faced an offense as capable as Toronto’s. Look, it won’t be an end-to-end shootout, but we’ll see at least three total goals in this battle for Group C supremacy.

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