In the final game on Sunday’s MLS schedule, Sporting Kansas City (7 wins, 3 losses, 2 draws) travel south to take on the LA Galaxy (7-3-0) at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. Kickoff is set for 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Sporting Kansas City vs. LA Galaxy odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.
Sporting Kansas City at LA Galaxy: Odds, picks and predictions
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:10 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Sporting KC +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | LA Galaxy +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Draw +260
- Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +125 | U: -175)
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Prediction
LA Galaxy 3, Sporting KC 2
Money line (ML)
BET on the GALAXY (+150) because they’re at home, and they could very well be the superior side. With F Chicharito leading MLS in goals, the Galaxy sit third in the Western Conference.
However, their points per game are higher than Sporting KC, who sit second in the West but have played two more matches. Sporting ranks No. 1 in goals inside the 18, key passes, goals and passing percentage. They’re a very technical team.
If the Galaxy can break them down with the league’s best goal-scorer leading the way, they’ll be able to come out on top. LA also plays much better at home, securing four wins in five matches.
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Over/Under (O/U)
“LEAN” on the OVER 3.5 (+125) as a risky but easily feasible play. Both teams rank in the top five in goals scored, and without many losses combined, they typically are able to play at their opponent’s level.
Betting on 4 goals is a huge risk as the Galaxy have managed only to top 3 combined goals three times. Sporting KC’s attack is no joke, though, as they’ve hit 4 in a match in three of their last six games.
It’s two incredibly talented attacks against two subpar defenses. Expect a shootout, and in a plus-money situation, the Over is the way to go.
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