In the lone MLS game on Sunday, the Seattle Sounders welcome the Colorado Rapids to Lumen Field. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET (FS1/Apple TV). Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Seattle Sounders vs. Colorado Rapids odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.
The Sounders and Rapids were 2nd and 1st in the West in 2021 and finished 11th and 10th last season.
The Sounders were still relatively strong at home, winning 9 of 17 matches. Seattle did retain star F Raul Ruidiaz and both Roldan brothers (Alex and Christian) along with USMNT F Jordan Morris.
Colorado is led by F Diego Rubio, who had 16 goals last season, the lone Rapids player in double figures. Colorado was just 1-11-5 on the road in 2022.
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Seattle Sounders vs. Colorado Rapids odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:46 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Seattle Sounders -117 (bet $117 to win $100) | Colorado Rapids +285 (bet $100 to win $285) | Draw +280
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -150 | U: +117)
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Seattle Sounders vs. Colorado Rapids picks and predictions
Prediction
Seattle Sounders 3, Colorado Rapids 1
Moneyline (ML)
BET SEATTLE (-117).
The Sounders dealt with a plethora of injuries last season, but should come into this season with their 1st-team roster intact which makes them one of the most talented teams in the West.
They beat Colorado 2-1 last season at home and had more than double their expected goals. The Rapids did draft a defender, but they likely will still have an underwhelming backline. They gave up 1.68 goals per game last season.
The Sounders, at full strength, should have their way, and with the energy of Lumen Field and this value, back SEATTLE (-117).
Over/Under (O/U)
LEAN OVER 2.5 (-150).
The Sounders went Over this in 4 of their last 5 home matches, and the Rapids went Over this in 8 of their last 10 away matches. Both teams have similar rosters to last season, so expect similar results.
The firepower with Rubio, Morris and Ruidiaz, opportunities should be bountiful in this matchup. Back the OVER 2.5 (-150), but only for a partial unit given the odds.
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