The San Jose Earthquakes (5 wins, 5 losses, 3 draws) welcome FC Dallas (6-3-4) to PayPal Park Saturday. Kickoff is set for 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the San Jose Earthquakes vs. FC Dallas odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.
The Earthquakes are a strong 5-0-1 at home this season. They have scored 17 goals and allowed 18 through 13 matches. San Jose is led by Argentinian F Cristian Espinoza, who has 8 goals in 13 starts. F Jeremy Ebobisse is the only other player to score multiple goals (5). San Jose has lost 3 of its last 5 matches.
FC Dallas, on the other hand, is 2-2-2 on the road. It has scored 16 goals and allowed 13, tied for the 3rd-fewest conceded goals in the Western Conference. FC Dallas is led in the attack by USMNT F Jesus Ferreira, who has 8 goals in 12 starts. It has won 4 of its last 7 matches.
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San Jose Earthquakes vs. FC Dallas odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 11 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: San Jose Earthquakes -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | FC Dallas +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Draw +250
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -120 | U: -115)
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San Jose Earthquakes vs. FC Dallas picks and predictions
Prediction
San Jose 2, FC Dallas 1
Moneyline (ML)
LEAN SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES (-105).
San Jose has been unstoppable at home, and it has taken down quality opponents. The Earthquakes have beaten LAFC and Houston at home. Despite recent struggles, it has had double its opponents’ expected goals in 4 of 6 matches.
FC Dallas has had fewer than 1 expected goal in 3 of 6 road matches. It has performed to par on the road but certainly hasn’t exceeded expectations.
Simply put, San Jose has dominated at home, and at this value, it is worth a play. Take SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES (-105).
Over/Under (O/U)
BET OVER 2.5 (-120).
San Jose has gone Over this total in 4 of 6 home games. It has scored multiple goals in 4 of 6 as well and has conceded in 3 of 6. Three of its 6 home matches this season have ended 2-1.
FC Dallas has scored in all but 1 road match as well and has allowed 2 or more expected goals twice. Take the OVER 2.5 (-120).
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