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Seattle Sounders vs. FC Dallas odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Seattle Sounders vs. FC Dallas odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Seattle Sounders welcome FC Dallas to Lumen Field Monday to kick off  a best-of-3 playoff series at 9 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Seattle Sounders vs. FC Dallas odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

The Sounders enter the playoffs as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, having posted a 14-11-9 (9 losses) record through the regular season. They scored 41 goals and allowed 32. Seattle was 7-6-4 in 17 home matches. Offensively, it was led by F Jordan Morris with 11 goals in 26 matches.

FC Dallas was 4-6-7 on the road and 11-13-10 throughout all 34 league matches. FC Dallas ranks No. 7 in the West and is led in scoring by F Jesus Ferreira, who scored 12 goals in 27 matches. Both matches between these 2 sides ended in a 1-1 draw. FC Dallas drew 7 of its last 9 matches.

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Seattle Sounders 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 Sunday at 10:24 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Seattle Sounders -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | FC Dallas +400 (bet $100 to win $400) | Draw +260 (bet $100 to win $260)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +100 | U: -140)

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Seattle Sounders vs. FC Dallas picks and predictions

Prediction

Seattle Sounders 1, FC Dallas 1

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+260).

There’s really no different way to play this. Both games during the regular season ended 1-1, and Dallas has drawn 5 of its last 6 games. It is 2-2-0 over its last 4 road matches as well.

Dallas will be healthy as well with F Paul Arriola and Ferreira both expected to log heavy minutes. It has a dynamic side when healthy, finishing 3rd in the West last season. The Sounders have drawn 4 of their last 7 games.

Both teams have been draw-heavy sides lately. Take DRAW (+260).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-140).

Both games this season between these 2 sides have gone Under 2.5 goals.

However, the real point to be made is that Seattle had 1.4 and 0.7 expected goals while Dallas had 0.3 and 0.6. Neither team dominated offensively.

Seattle has gone Under in 4 of its last 6 games as well. Dallas has gone Under in 4 of its last 5. Take UNDER 2.5 (-140).

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St. Louis CITY SC vs. Seattle Sounders odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s St. Louis CITY SC vs. Seattle Sounders odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

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St. Louis CITY SC (17 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses) welcomes the Seattle Sounders (13-11-9) to CITYPARK Saturday. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the St. Louis CITY SC vs. Seattle Sounders odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

While both teams have clinched playoff spots, this game will be huge for Seattle in terms of playoff seeding. It sits 1 points behind No. 2 LAFC and 2 in front of No. 4 Houston. The Sounders are 6-5-5 on the road this season. They are led by F Jordan Morris, who has 11 goals in 25 matches. Seattle has won or drawn its last 8 matches, posting a 3-5-0 record over that span.

St. Louis has had 2 dynamic forwards on its side. F Klauss and F Nicholas Gioacchini both have 10 goals on the season. CITY are coming off a 3-0 loss to Vancouver on the road, winning their 2 prior matches. They are 11-2-3 at home and are averaging 1.88 goals per game. CITY have the top spot in the conference locked up.

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St. Louis CITY SC vs. Seattle Sounders odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:36 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: St. Louis CITY SC +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Seattle Sounders +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | Draw +250
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -145 | U: +100)

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St. Louis CITY SC vs. Seattle Sounders picks and predictions

Prediction

St. Louis CITY SC 1, Seattle Sounders 1

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+250).

Both teams have drawn frequently over the last few weeks. St. Louis has drawn 3 of its last 6 games and 1 of its last 2 home matches.

It has the better roster, but it also is locked into the top seed and may not give its stars a full 90 minutes. Seattle has drawn 5 of its last 8 games and 6 of its last 10. It has drawn 2 of its last 3 road matches.

Couple both trends and back DRAW (+250).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (+100).

Seattle has gone Under this total in 3 of its last 5 games. It has been held scoreless in 2 of its last 3 and has had under 1.5 expected goals in 4 of its last 5 matches.

For a wider frame, the Sounders have gone Under in 7 of their last 11 matches. St. Louis has gone Under in 2 of its last 5 but has been held scoreless in 2 of its last 4.

Given the Sounders’ style of play and CITY’s potential lack in urgency, take UNDER 2.5 (+100).

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Seattle Sounders vs. Monterrey odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Seattle Sounders vs. Monterrey odds and lines, with expert soccer picks, predictions and best bets.

The Seattle Sounders (0 wins, 0 draws, 1 loss) welcome Monterrey (1-0-0) to Lumen Field Sunday. Kickoff in the final Group B Leagues Cup match is set for 9 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Seattle Sounders vs. Monterrey odds, and make our best expert soccer picks and predictions.

The Sounders were obliterated in their 1st Leagues Cup match, losing 3-0 to Real Salt Lake. The Sounders had just 1 shot on goal in the July 22 match. RSL ended with 19 shots and 8 on target. Seattle sits 4th place in the MLS Western Conference and has a strong record at Lumen Field, having won 6 of 13 matches. It has averaged 1.21 goals per game and allowed 0.96 per game through 24 MLS matches.

Monterrey had 7 fewer shots than RSL on Wednesday yet ended up winning 3-0. It scored 2 goals in the 1st 15 minutes, including an RSL own goal by D Justen Glad. Monterrey ended with 8 shots and 5 on target. F Joao Joshimar Rojas leads the team with 2 goals in 3 league matches. Monterrey is 2-1-0 through 3 matches in Liga MX.

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Seattle Sounders vs. Monterrey odds

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  • Moneyline: Seattle Sounders +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Monterrey +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Draw +230 (Bet $100 to win $230)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -116 | U: -120)

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Seattle Sounders vs. Monterrey picks and predictions

Prediction

Seattle Sounders 1, Monterrey 0

Moneyline (ML)

BET SEATTLE SOUNDERS (+150).

The Sounders have been strong at home in MLS action. They should start F Jordan Morris instead of bringing him off the bench and expect action from top M Nicolas Lodeiro. Both players should have a tremendous impact on the outcome.

Also, RSL had more shots yet couldn’t finish against Monterrey. The chances were there though, and Seattle is trailing RSL on the Western Conference table by 1 point. It has been just as good as RSL and should have a much improved showing Sunday.

Monterrey also could have some tired legs, having played Wednesday against RSL. It also doesn’t need to win here. It will still win the group with a loss that’s less than 3 goals which should aid its urgency.

Take SEATTLE SOUNDERS (+150).

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN UNDER 2.5 (-116).

Monterrey had tremendous finishing against RSL, scoring 3 goals on just 5 shots on goal. That likely won’t be repeated, especially against a Seattle team that has allowed 2 goals in its last 6 home matches.

Seattle has gone Under this total in 9 of 13 home matches this season and has a defense that is allowing just 0.96 goals per game. Its offense hasn’t been much better, scoring just 2 goals in its last 5 home matches. Seattle had just 1 shot on goal against RSL despite F Raul Ruidaz playing all 90 and RSL getting a red card in the 60th.

Seattle has been bad in the final third offensively and continues its strong defense play. Considering how Monterrey played RSL as well, back limited chances for both sides and the UNDER 2.5 (-116).

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Seattle Sounders vs. FC Dallas odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Seattle Sounders vs. FC Dallas odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

The Seattle Sounders (10 wins, 8 losses, 5 draws) welcome FC Dallas (8-9-5) to Lumen Field Saturday. Kickoff is set for 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Seattle Sounders vs. FC Dallas odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

The Sounders are 6-3-3 at home and will welcome back F Jordan Morris, who was with the USMNT during its run in the Gold Cup. Seattle has scored 28 goals and allowed 22 through 23 matches. It has struggled as of late, being held scoreless in 3 of its last 5 games and posting just a 2-3-3 record through its last 8 matches.

FC Dallas will get its’ main forward back, F Jesus Ferreira. He was out with the USMNT as well. It will need him as it has failed to score in 3 of its last 5 games. FC Dallas has lost 6 of its last 8 and 4 of its last 5. Ferreira is the only player on FC Dallas’ roster that has scored more than 2 goals this season. He has 10 in 18 matches. FC Dallas is 2-6-3 on the road this season.

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Seattle Sounders vs. FC Dallas odds

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  • Moneyline: Seattle Sounders -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | FC Dallas +380 (bet $100 to win $380) | Draw +270
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -115 | U: -120)

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Seattle Sounders vs. FC Dallas picks and predictions

Prediction

Seattle Sounders 2, FC Dallas 0

Moneyline (ML)

BET SEATTLE SOUNDERS (-145).

The Sounders will be getting back M Cristian Roldan alongside Morris. Neither player was a huge factor for the USMNT, unlike Ferreira, who consistently started and got major minutes.

Those fresh players should matter for the home side, and Dallas has been significantly worse on the road, losing more games than it has won or drawn. Seattle is 6-3-3 at home and has one of the best defenses in the MLS, giving up just 0.96 goals per game.

Couple it all together and take SEATTLE SOUNDERS (-145) despite the juice.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-120).

The Sounders’ defense has been hit or miss this season, but they have 11 clean sheets on their resume. They have gone Under this total in 4 of their last 5 games and have had Under 1.5 goals in 3 of those 5. Seattle has also been held scoreless in 3 of its 5.

Dallas, on the other hand, has gone Under in 4 of its last 6 games and has also been held scoreless in 3 of its last 5. It hasn’t been a scoring machine, and Ferreira may not be able to carry the load after extensive use with the USMNT.

Given that, take the UNDER 2.5 (-120).

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LAFC vs. Seattle Sounders odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s LAFC vs. Seattle Sounders odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

LAFC (8 wins, 3 losses, 5 draws) welcomes the Seattle Sounders (8-6-4) to BMO Stadium Wednesday. Kickoff in the high-profile MLS Western Conference showdown is set for 10:30 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the LAFC vs. Seattle Sounders odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

LAFC took down Sporting KC 2-1 last Saturday. However, it lost 2 straight prior to that match, having had fewer expected goals in 2 of its last 3 games as well. LAFC is 5-1-2 at home this season. Offensively, it is led by F Denis Bouanga, who has 10 goals in 14 matches. LAFC also has a solid defense, allowing just 1 goal per game.

Seattle hasn’t played since a 3-3 draw on the road with Charlotte FC on June 10. The Sounders have 2 straight draws and are 3-3-2 on the road this season. Like LAFC, Seattle has had a formidable defense, allowing just 0.94 goals per game. It is led on the other end by USMNT F Jordan Morris, who has 9 goals in 16 matches.

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LAFC vs. Seattle Sounders odds

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  • Moneyline: LAFC -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Seattle Sounders +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Draw +260
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -135 | U: -110)

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LAFC vs. Seattle Sounders picks and predictions

Prediction

LAFC 1, Seattle Sounders 0

Moneyline (ML)

LEAN LAFC (-120).

LAFC has been terrific at home and Seattle will be short-handed in this match. Morris and M Cristian Roldan will be with the USMNT, and Seattle could be without a few other key players also on international duty. The Sounders, for a team of their caliber, haven’t been great on the road, losing 2 of their last 5 matches.

LAFC bounced back well with a win over Sporting and has been terrific at home, winning 5 of 8 matches. Without Morris and Roldan, the Sounders wouldn’t be sitting No. 3, so they won’t be the same dynamic side.

With that in mind, take LAFC (-130).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-110).

The Sounders have gone Under in 3 of their last 4 road matches, and they have scored more than 1 goal in just 3 of 8 road matches this season.

LAFC has gone Under this total in 3 of its last 6 and in its last 2 home matches. It has allowed multiple goals in 1 of its last 7 games and has scored multiple goals in just 1 of its last 4.

Both teams also have a strong defense. With each in in the bottom 5 in the MLS in shots against, the defenses should shine on Wednesday.

Put it all together and take the UNDER 2.5 (-110).

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Seattle Sounders vs. Houston Dynamo odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Seattle Sounders vs. Houston Dynamo odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

The Houston Dynamo (4 wins, 3 losses, 2 draws) welcome the Seattle Sounders (6-3-2) to Shell Energy Stadium Saturday. Kickoff in the high-profile Western Conference battle is set for 8:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Seattle Sounders vs. Houston Dynamo odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

The Sounders still hold down the top spot in the Western Conference and are led by F Jordan Morris, who is in a 3-way tie for the most goals in the league (8). Seattle is just 2-2-1 on the road this season. Its strength has been defense, allowing just 0.82 goals per game. The Sounders are 1-2-2 over their last 5 overall.

The Dynamo are a strong 4-0-1 at home, having yet to lose. They are led by F Amine Bassi, who has 5 goals in 8 matches (7 starts). Houston has scored just 10 goals in 9 games but has allowed a mere 8. The Dynamo have had 5 clean sheets in their last 7 matches.

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Seattle Sounders vs. Houston Dynamo odds

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  • Moneyline: Seattle Sounders +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Houston Dynamo +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Draw +220
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -110 | U: -130)

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Seattle Sounders vs. Houston Dynamo picks and predictions

Prediction

Houston Dynamo 1, Seattle Sounders 1

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+225).

The Sounders have played within 0.5 expected goals of their opponent in 3 of 5 road matches. Similarly, Houston has played within 0.3 expected goals of its opponent in 2 of its last 3 home matches.

It has also drawn 2 of its last 3 matches. Seattle is the better team here, but that is countered by taking to the road, where it hasn’t performed up to par.

Expect a close battle, and for the value, TAKE DRAW (+220).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-130).

The clear strength for both teams is defense.

Houston has struggle immensely to score and only have 5 players to net a goal this season with just 2 having scored multiple times. The Dynamo have scored more than 1 goal in just 2 of 9 matches and have allowed more than 1 goal in 3 of 9.

Seattle, on the other hand, has 6 clean sheets this season, including in 2 of its last 3 matches. The Sounders have allowed 1 or fewer expected goals in 3 straight games and in 4 of their last 5. Their offense has also been sluggish, having scored 1 or fewer goals in 4 straight games.

Ultimately, TAKE UNDER 2.5 (-130) as the best bet in this battle.

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Seattle Sounders vs. Minnesota United odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Seattle Sounders vs. Minnesota United odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

The Seattle Sounders FC (5 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw) welcome Minnesota United FC (3-2-2) Saturday. Kickoff from Lumen Field is set for 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Seattle Sounders vs. Minnesota United odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

The Sounders lost at Portland 4-1 last weekend, snapping a 3-game winning streak that included victories over 1st-place St. Louis, the LA Galaxy and Sporting KC. Seattle is a strong 3-0-1 at home this season and has the league’s leading scorer in F Jordan Morris (8 goals). The Seattle native and Stanford product just played Wednesday in the USMNT’s 1-1 draw with Mexico in a friendly at Glendale, Ariz.

United has actually been far stronger on the road than at home, posting a 3-1-0 road record and just a 0-1-2 home record. Minnesota enters on a 2-game losing streak though, dropping 2-1 games to Chicago and Orlando. In its 7 games, United has 8 goals — scoring in every match this season — and has allowed 7.

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Seattle Sounders vs. Minnesota United odds

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  • Moneyline: Seattle Sounders -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Minnesota United +425 (bet $100 to win $425) | Draw +290
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -135 | U: -105)

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Seattle Sounders vs. Minnesota United picks and predictions

Prediction

Seattle Sounders 1, Minnesota United 1

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+290).

Simply put, United has been solid on the road. Sure, United is riding a 2-game losing streak, but it has wins at St. Louis and 4th-place FC Dallas. Those are resume-building victories against quality sides. Minnesota has allowed the second-fewer shots against (20) in the league and should be able to tame the lethal Seattle attack.

Seattle’s main weapon, Morris, may not play the full 90 due to the mid-week friendly with Mexico. The Sounders are 1-0-1 over their last 2 home games. United isn’t the better side, but it should be able to hang in this battle.

For a small unit, BET DRAW (+290).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-105).

United has gone Under in 4 of 7 matchups this season and has fewer than 1 expected goal in 3 of the 7. Seattle, on the other hand, has gone Under in 3 of 8 but has had fewer than 2 expected goals in 5 of its last 6.

The Sounders have held opponents to 1 or 0 goals in 7 of 8 matchups, so the defensive tenacity is there. Couple that with United having a strong back line and limiting shots, and TAKE UNDER 2.5 (-105).

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Seattle Sounders FC vs. St. Louis City SC odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Seattle Sounders FC vs. St. Louis City SC odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

The Seattle Sounders FC (4 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw) welcome St. Louis City (5-1-0) Saturday. Kickoff from Lumen Field is set for 10:30 p.m. ET (Apple TV – Free). Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Seattle Sounders FC vs. St. Louis City SC odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

The Sounders sit second in the Western Conference, 2 points behind St. Louis City. F Jordan Morris leads the club and all of MLS with 8 goals. Seattle opened the season with 2 wins before suffering a loss and a draw, but has rebounded with back-to-back victories including a 2-1 win over the LA Galaxy last Saturday.

St. Louis won its first 5 games of the season with a +11 goal differential but finally suffered its first loss of the season last Saturday, a 1-0 defeat at the hands of visiting Minnesota United. St. Louis is led by F Joao Klauss, who has 5 goals on the season and sits second in the MLS in scoring. St. Louis is 3-0-0 on the road.

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Seattle Sounders FC vs. St. Louis City SC odds

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  • Moneyline: Seattle Sounders FC -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | St. Louis City SC +425 (bet $100 to win $425) | Draw +300
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -145 | U: +100)

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Seattle Sounders FC vs. St. Louis City SC picks and predictions

Prediction

Seattle Sounders 2, St. Louis City 0

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE SEATTLE SOUNDERS (-175).

The value really isn’t here to take the Sounders to win outright, but it’s the only way to play it. St. Louis has played just one top-7 team on the road, beating Austin in their first game as an MLS club on Feb. 25. They haven’t taken on a team of Seattle’s caliber in this environment.

Seattle has yet to concede a goal at home and has outscored opponents 6-0 at Lumen. The Sounders are one of the top sides in the West and have a roster that has little turnover from last season and is finally healthy.

Play SEATTLE SOUNDERS (-175) for a unit despite the juiced odds.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN UNDER 2.5 (+100).

The value is here but so is the risk.

Seattle has yet to allow a goal at home this season, and St. Louis has a surprisingly good defense as well, allowing multiple goals in just 1 game this season. They have 2 clean sheets and have allowed just 1 goal in 3 games.

Both teams have dynamic attacks, but both also have strong backlines and good goalkeeping. Seattle ranks 2nd in save percentage while St. Louis sits 10th. St. Louis has the 2nd-most interceptions as well.

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Seattle Sounders vs. LAFC odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Seattle Sounders vs. LAFC odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

The Seattle Sounders (2 wins, 1 loss, 0 draws) battle LAFC (2-0-0) Saturday. Kickoff from Lumen Field is set for 4 p.m. ET (Apple TV – Free). Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Seattle Sounders vs. LAFC odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

The Sounders started off the season red-hot with a 4-0 home win over the Colorado Rapids on Feb. 26 and a 2-0 home win over Real Salt Lake on March 5. The Sounders took a step back and failed to capitalize on a late red card with a 1-0 loss at Cincinnati last Saturday. F Jordan Morris leads the team with 3 goals.

LAFC is led by 2 goals from F Denis Bouanga, while 5 other players have scored once. LAFC had its original season opener rescheduled due to weather, so it has played one fewer game than Seattle. It topped Portland 3-2 at home on March 4 and then thrashed New England 4-0 at home Monday. The reigning MLS Champions have yet to take to the road this season.

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Seattle Sounders vs. LAFC odds

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  • Moneyline: Seattle Sounders +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | LAFC +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Draw +260
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -135 | U: +115)

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Seattle Sounders vs. LAFC picks and predictions

Prediction

Seattle Sounders 2, LAFC 1

Moneyline (ML)

LEAN SEATTLE SOUNDERS (+125).

Both teams have been extremely strong at home, and while LAFC is coming off a championship, 2022 leading scorer F Cristian Arango is no longer on the squad as he left for Liga MX.

LAFC was just 8-7-2 last season on the road and should be a touch worse this year without their former leading scorer. Seattle is healthy and far better than they were a year ago.

The Sounders have scored 6 and allowed 0 in 2 home games and when you couple their home success with LAFC potentially taking a step back on the road you can back the SEATTLE SOUNDERS (+125).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 2.5 (-135).

While Arango might not be available, LAFC has no shortage of attacking talent. Bouanga has started his 2nd season strongly, and F Carlos Vela is still on the roster. LAFC is averaging 3.5 goals per game and has allowed 1 per game as well.

Seattle is averaging 2 goals per game overall and 3 goals per game at home. Its defense did show some flaws against FCC, which a more technical LAFC side should be able to exploit.

Considering the stars on display and how the teams have fared this season, back the OVER 2.5 (-135).

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FC Cincinnati vs. Seattle Sounders odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s FC Cincinnati vs. Seattle Sounders odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

FC Cincinnati (1 win, 0 losses, 1 draw) welcomes the Seattle Sounders (2-0-0) to TQL Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (Apple TV+). Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the FC Cincinnati vs. Seattle Sounders odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

FC Cincinnati kicked off their season at home with a 2-1 win over Houston. They followed it up by taking to the road and drawing Orlando despite having 4 more shots and 3 more shots on target. FCC had 57% possession in that game. They sit tied for 5th in the East.

FCC drew Seattle 1-1 last season on the road.

The Sounders, on the other hand, are 1 of 2 teams in the Western Conference that kicked off the season undefeated. They have 6 goals for and 0 against. Seattle is coming off a 2-0 win over Real Salt Lake, ending with 6 more shots on goal and 60% possession.

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FC Cincinnati vs. Seattle Sounders odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:40 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: FC Cincinnati +107 (bet $100 to win $107) | Seattle Sounders +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Draw +255
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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FC Cincinnati vs. Seattle Sounders picks and predictions

Prediction

FC Cincinnati 2, Seattle Sounders 2

Moneyline (ML)

LEAN DRAW (+255).

These two sides drew last season, and this should be a highly competitive battle.

Seattle has already proven to be one of the best teams in the West, especially at full strength after a season of injuries last year. They have given up 17 shots through 2 games as well. So while they have a dynamic offense, the defense could concede.

FC Cincinnati ended last season with 6 draws in 17 home games and had fewer expected goals in their lone home matchup. They were one of the most draw-heavy sides last season and have a similar roster, one even stronger defensively.

Ultimately, for the value, back DRAW (+255).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 2.5 (-115).

Both teams are 1-1 O/U on this total, but it hasn’t been because of a lacking attack.

FCC had ample chances against Houston and then played a slower game against Orlando; whereas, Seattle had 4 goals on Colorado and scored 2 against a lacking Real Salt Lake team.

The FCC backline allowed 1.6 expected goals to Houston. Seattle should be able to have ample opportunities with F Jordan Morris and F Raul Ruidiaz.

FCC has had more than an expected goal in both games while Seattle has had 2 or more in both games and has allowed 17 shots, showing at least some weakness in the final third.

Considering the fast style of play this should be at, take the OVER 2.5 (-115) despite the juice.

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