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MLS Picks: San Jose Earthquakes vs. Chicago Fire FC preview, odds and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s San Jose Earthquakes vs. Chicago Fire FC sports betting odds and lines, with MLS betting picks, tips and best bets.

The San Jose Earthquakes (1 win, 0 losses, 1 draw) and Chicago Fire FC (1-0-0) meet in Group B action of the MLS is Back Tournament Sunday at 8 p.m. ET at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando, Fla. Below, we preview the San Jose-Chicago betting odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets and picks at BetMGM.

San Jose vs. Chicago FC: Key injuries

San Jose

  • D Marcos Lopez (appendicitis) out

Chicago FC

  • M Micheal Azira (eye) doubtful
  • D Jeremiah Gutjahr (undisclosed) doubtful
  • D Johan Kappelhof (quadriceps) doubtful

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San Jose vs. Chicago FC: MLS odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 6:40 a.m. ET.

Prediction

San Jose 2, Chicago FC 1

Moneyline (ML)

SAN JOSE (+165) is a slight underdog against Chicago FC (+145), but the Earthquakes certainly have enough firepower to outlast anyone. After showing rust in their opening scoreless draw against the Seattle Sounders, the ‘Quakes outlasted the Vancouver Whitecaps 4-3 in a mid-week battle. Chicago picked up a 2-1 win over Seattle earlier in the week, as the Fire started slowly after their initial game against Nashville SC was wiped out. This one is likely for the top spot in the group, and the Earthquakes look to be the best option.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 2.5 (-176) is a bit on the pricy side, but it will be worth it. However, while Over 3.5 (+135) is tempting at a plus number, don’t expect the ‘Quakes to have the same kind of offensive success like they did last time out. Chicago is a lot stingier on defense and it will be a slower go for the Bay Area club.

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How to watch San Jose Earthquakes vs. Toronto FC: Preview, schedule, channel, soccer odds

Here’s how to watch San Jose Earthquakes vs. Toronto FC MLS live stream to kick off the 2020 MLS table.

The 2020 MLS season kicks off this weekend with the San Jose Earthquakes hosting Toronto FC. The MLS live stream can only be caught on ESPN+.

After losing to Seattle in the 2019 MLS Cup, Toronto should be considered one of the best MLS teams this season. However, with injuries to Michael Bradley and Pablo Piatti, Toronto is hurting to begin. But is that enough to lose the first game of the season?

San Jose just missed the playoffs last season with a 13-5-16 record but they’re healthy and looking to make a name for themselves. A strong start, especially a win over Toronto, would be a huge statement for the Earthquakes.

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How to watch San Jose Earthquakes vs. Toronto FC:

Who: San Jose Earthquakes (0-0) vs. Toronto FC (0-0)

When: Saturday, Feb. 29, 5:30 p.m. ET

Where: Avaya Stadium, San Jose, CA

MLS live stream:

San Jose Earthquakes vs. Toronto FC live stream: ESPN+

Soccer odds:

MLS odds: San Jose (100) is favored over Toronto FC (+250), according to BetMGM.

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Toronto FC at San Jose Earthquakes odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Toronto FC at San Jose Earthquakes sports betting odds and lines, with MLS betting picks, tips and best bets.

Toronto FC comes off their fourth trip to the MLS Cup in four seasons and will open the 2020 Major League Soccer season against the San Jose Earthquakes Saturday at 5:30 p.m. ET at Earthquakes Stadium in San Jose, Calif. We analyze the Toronto FC-San Jose Earthquakes odds and sports betting lines within, while providing betting analysis, picks and tips for this matchup.

Toronto FC at San Jose Earthquakes: Key injuries

Toronto FC

  • W Pablo Piatti (hamstring) out

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Toronto FC at San Jose Earthquakes: MLS odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 1:25 p.m. ET.

Prediction

San Jose Earthquakes 1, Toronto FC 0

Moneyline (ML)

TFC (+250) was dealt a huge blow in the preseason, as new designated player Piatti suffered a multi-week hamstring injury. This shifts things dramatically in favor of the SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES (+100). The Earthquakes finished eighth in the Western Conference last season and just missed out on the playoffs with a record of 13-16-5, however they were 10-5-2 at home while Toronto FC was just 4-6-7 on the road.

San Jose earned a 2-1 victory in last year’s head-to-head meeting. Another factor in favor of the home side: It will be 61 degrees in San Jose Saturday, compared to just 26 degrees in Toronto.

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Over/Under (O/U)

Take the UNDER 2.5 (+130) with the notable absence of Piatti for TFC. There’s still plenty of talent on the Reds’ side of the ball with Alejandro Pozuelo, Jozy Altidore and Michael Bradley, but the Quakes are hoping for a playoff berth this season and will be able to get off to a strong start with a low-scoring game at home against the reigning Eastern Conference champs.

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