MLS Predictions: Moneyline Picks For Every Matchday 6 Game
After a week off for an international break, the MLS project resumes with plenty of intriguing matchups.
All 30 teams will be in action on Saturday, headlined by a Cascadia Cup match in between the Vancouver Whitecaps and the Portland Timbers.
However, the biggest match of the weekend could be the tilt between the San Jose Earthquakes and San Diego FC.
Continue reading for our MLS forecasts and free betting choices for Week 6 of the project.
Week 5 results: 5-10, -1.43 u.
MLS SEASON: 36-38, +1.92 u
MLS moneyline picks for Matchday 6
Toronto FC vs Colorado Rapids
Toronto are in nine straight home matches going back to last summer season, however six of those have actually been draws. The Rapids are playing well to begin this season, and I like them to get a result in another draw north of the border.
New England Revolution vs CF Montreal
Neither of these teams are extremely excellent, but both have actually shown flashes at times this season. I can't rely on either side, so I'll go with another stalemate.
Real Salt Lake vs Sporting Kansas City
Pick: Real Salt Lake (-227 )
The youth movement is offering early returns for Real Salt Lake, with Aiden Hezarkhani and Zavier Gozo turning some heads. The group as a whole made a declaration with a 2-2 draw last time out at San Diego, and they'll look after an overmatched Sporting side.
Atlanta United FC vs Columbus Crew SC
Pick: Atlanta United (+187 )
The improvements might not be happening as fast as some Five Stripes fans would hope, however the indications are there for Atlanta. I'll back them to get a win versus a Columbus side off to the worst start in club history.
Charlotte FC vs Philadelphia Union
Pick: Pick (+115 )
I'm sorry, however I'm getting plus-odds with Charlotte, in the house, versus a Philadelphia side that has looked horrific because the season began? It seems like a trap, however I'll happily bite.
D.C. United vs FC Dallas
Pick: Draw (+240 )
Dallas has actually been in 5 very tight matches this season, drawing twice and nearly doing so once again the last time out. DC United is struggling to score goals but are difficult to break down defensively. This will be a low-scoring draw.
New York Red Bulls vs FC Cincinnati
Pick: Draw (+270 )
The Red Bulls have been outscored 10-2 over their last three matches, while Cincinnati has conceded 10 objectives in their last 3 and will lack Miles Robinson. There's not a result here that would amaze me, so I'll take the value on a draw.
New York City FC vs St. Louis CITY SC
Pick: NYCFC (-139 )
NYCFC are the more talented side, however this could be a close one, provided how lots of players went out on worldwide task. That stated, up until St. Louis City prove they can score a goal versus a good side, I'm definitely not wagering on them to get a result against one.
Inter Miami FC vs Austin FC
Pick: Inter Miami (-278 )
Lionel Messi and company open the Nu Stadium for the very first time, and that atmosphere is going to be incredible. It's going to be a rough night for an Austin side that has lost both roadway matches this season.
Chicago Fire vs Nashville SC
Pick: Nashville (+190 )
This is the very best worth of the weekend. There's absolutely no reason Nashville need to be getting plus odds in my opinion, particularly with how many gamers went on worldwide responsibility for Chicago. Take this line and run.
Houston Dynamo vs Seattle Sounders FC
Pick: Seattle (+170 )
Houston aren't defending well, and Seattle's not enabling teams to score. They've conceded simply two objectives all season, and they'll do enough to sneak out with a hard-fought win.
LAFC vs Orlando City SC
Pick: LAFC (-312 )
LAFC can probably call their score in this one. This Orlando group has actually conceded four or more goals in three of their last 4 and might do so again Saturday.
LA Galaxy vs Minnesota United FC
Pick: LA Galaxy (-111 )
Neither of these groups are any great right now, but at least the Galaxy can score as soon as in a while. James Rodriguez will miss after being hospitalized earlier today with dehydration, which'll cost them their shot.
San Jose Earthquakes vs San Diego FC
Pick: Draw (+260 )
I will be tuned in for this one. Timo Werner is currently clicking for San Jose and became part of an outstanding win over Vancouver. San Diego are playing quite well, and are a Leading 5 club in MLS today as far as I'm concerned. This ought to be a terrific face-off without any clear winner.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Portland Timbers
Pick: Vancouver (-286 )
Definitely leery of these chances in a Cascadia Cup match, but Portland's defense is filled with injuries. The Whitecaps attack need to have an easy time of it.
