Philadelphia Union and the Portland Timbers square off in a semifinals match in the MLS is Back Tournament Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. ET at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando, Fla. Below, we analyze the Philadelphia-Portland sports betting odds and lines at BetMGM while providing MLS betting tips and picks around this matchup.
Philadelphia Union vs. Portland Timbers: Key injuries
Philadelphia Union
- F Cory Burke (travel restrictions) out
- D/M Warren Creavalle (hamstring) doubtful
Portland Timbers
- M Dairon Asprilla (knee) out
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Philadelphia Union 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 8:30 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Philadelphia Union 2, Portland Timbers 1
Moneyline (ML)
PHILADELPHIA UNION (+170) are a tremendous value in this one. They bumped out the high-octane Sporting Kansas City side by a 3-1 count last time out, and they sent New England home with a 1-0 victory in the Round of 16. The Doopers also won two of their three matches in group play. Philly might not be the most talented side remaining, but they’re playing with a lot of confidence and everything just seems to be clicking. Take the slight ‘dog to continue marching along.
Over/Under (O/U)
OVER 2.5 (-150) is worth the investment. Yes, Philly has been involved in a pair of 1-0 wins, and the under is 3-2 so far for the Union. However, the Timbers have yet to record a clean sheet, and we have had three or more total goals in four of their five games to date. Portland scores a lot, and they have also yielded 1.2 goals per game in the bubble. Enjoy the higher-scoring match.
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