In one of a slew of MLS games Saturday, Sporting Kansas City (10 wins, 4 losses, 3 draws) visit the Colorado Rapids (8-4-3). The match is set to kick off at 9 p.m. ET and will be held at DSG Park. Below, we preview the Sporting Kansas City vs. Colorado Rapids odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.
Sporting Kansas City is coming off a dominant victory over Los Angeles FC. Sporting has beaten both LAFC and the Seattle Sounders in its last three games; however, it also lost to FC Dallas within that span.
After the Sounders’ recent collapse, Sporting has taken over the top spot in the Western Conference. It’ll be taking on another playoff-contending side in fourth-place Colorado.
The Rapids are coming off a victory over Austin FC and have won three of their last five games.
Sporting Kansas City at Colorado Rapids: Odds, picks and predictions
Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:50 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Sporting Kansas City +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Colorado Rapids +115 (bet $100 to win +115) | Draw +260
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -155 | U: +115)
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Prediction
Sporting Kansas City 2, Colorado Rapids 1
Money line (ML)
“LEAN” to SPORTING KANSAS CITY (+210) as it has been rolling of late.
Taking down a Carlos Vella-led LAFC is no joke, and it did it with ease. Sporting KC has an elite attack, averaging almost 2 goals per game and has scored 11 goals over its last five matches.
Led by F Dániel Sallói, who is tied with the second-most goals in MLS, Sporting KC should continue its role, and as a plus-money bet, it’s the best value on the money line.
Sporting also downed Colorado 3-1 when they last met in June. KC is 5-3-0 on the road as well. Combine it all, and it’s the better bet.
Over/Under (O/U)
BET the OVER 2.5 (-155) as the best value in this match. Sporting KC has scored 33 goals on the season.
Colorado also has a great attack, scoring 22 goals through 15 matches. Led by F Michael Barrios with 4 goals, the Rapids hit the Over in half of their last 12 matches.
As for Sporting KC, over 2.5 hit in nine of their last 12 games. Combined, both sides have nine clean sheets in 32 matches. I wouldn’t expect either to get one Saturday.
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