Minnesota United FC at Portland Timbers preview, odds and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Minnesota United FC at Portland Timbers odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

In Saturday’s MLS action, Minnesota United FC (3 wins, 4 losses, 2 draws) visit the Portland Timbers (4-4-1) for an 11:30 p.m. ET kickoff at Providence Park. The match is televised on ESPN+. Below, we preview the Minnesota United FC vs. Portland Timbers odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

Minnesota United FC enter on a five-match unbeaten run, going 3-0-2 since a May 8 loss at Colorado, including an impressive 2-0 victory Wednesday on their home pitch against Austin FC. Minnesota has allowed a total of just two goals during the five-game run.

The Timbers picked up a high-scoring 2-2 draw Wednesday on the road against Houston, and they’re a solid 3-1-1 across their last five matches.

Minnesota United FC at Portland Timbers: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:36 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Minnesota United FC +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Portland Timbers -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Draw +280
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +125 | U: -175)

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Prediction

Minnesota United FC 2, Portland Timbers 2

Money line (ML)

Both of these sides come in on hot streaks, and a DRAW (+280) is the most attractive play on the board with a chance to nearly triple up.

Minnesota won the last meeting 3-1, but the prior meeting was a 0-0 draw September 22, 2019, in Portland.

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Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 3.5 (+125) is a value play in this one.

Portland is averaging 1.75 goals per match across its last four outings, while allowing 2.3 goals per match in the previous three. Look for another high-scoring match with end-to-end action at Providence Park.

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Sporting Kansas City at Portland Timbers preview, odds and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Sporting Kansas City at Portland Timbers odds and lines, with MLS betting picks, tips and best bets.

In Saturday’s MLS action, Sporting Kansas City (5 wins, 2 losses, 2 draws) meets the Portland Timbers (3-4-0) for a 10:30 p.m. ET kickoff at Providence Park. Below, we preview the Sporting KC vs. Portland odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

KC enters play 3-0-1 across its last four games, with a disappointing 1-1 draw at home against Austin FC last time out.

Portland was worked over by the Philadelphia Union on the road last time out in a 3-0 loss. The Timbers have looked like a championship club on their home pitch at 3-1 in their past four tries across all competitions.

Sporting KC at Portland Timbers: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:25 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Sporting KC +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Portland Timbers +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Draw +250
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -175 | U: +130)

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Prediction

Portland Timbers 2, Sporting KC 2

Money line (ML)

I love the DRAW (+250) play in this matchup at Providence Park.

The Timbers have been a little off this season, but they have been sharp when defending their turf. Sporting KC is coming off a bummer of a draw against Austin last time out, but it’d do well to grab a tie here.

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Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 2.5 (-175) is a little on the expensive side, but it’s a good bet when the Timbers are involved.

They have had 3 or more goals in five of their last six MLS matches and there have been 3 or more goals scored in four of the last five head-to-head matches between these sides.

Playing OVER 3.5 (+135) on the alternate line is a little risky, but a good value here.

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MLS Picks: Portland Timbers vs. FC Dallas preview, odds and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Portland Timbers vs. FC Dallas sports betting odds and lines, with MLS betting picks, tips and best bets.

In a Sunday MLS first-round playoff match, the Portland Timbers (11 wins, 6 losses, 6 draws) play host to FC Dallas (9-6-7) at 10 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Portland-Dallas betting odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets and predictions.

Portland Timbers vs. FC Dallas: Key injuries

Portland Timbers

  • M Dairon Asparilla (knee) questionable
  • M Sebastian Blanco (knee) out
  • F Blake Bodily (thigh) questionable
  • D Julio Cascante (ankle) out
  • F Jeremy Ebobisse (concussion) questionable
  • F Jaroslaw Niezgoda (knee) out

FC Dallas

  • M Bryan Acosta (not medically cleared)
  • M Paxton Pomykal (shoulder) out

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

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated 8:33 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Portland Timbers 2, FC Dallas 0

Money line (ML)

PORTLAND (+105) is a strong play on its home pitch. The three-seed in the West lost just once in the final six matches of the season, winning two and posting three draws. In the final six at home, the Timbers posted a 4-1-1 mark, outscoring the opposition 11-4. Lastly, Portland has kept a clean sheet in the past three matches against FC Dallas across all competitions.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 2.5 (+115) is the lean here, and at plus-money it’s a tremendous value. As mentioned, the Timbers have posted three straight shutouts at home against FC Dallas. As such, playing PORTLAND TIMBERS TO WIN TO NIL (+290) is a tremendous way to build your bankroll, too.

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