MLS: LAFC vs. Portland Timbers odds, picks and best bets
LAFC (1 win, 0 losses, 1 draw) mix it up with the Portland Timbers (2-0-0) Thursday at 10:30 p.m. ET in the MLS is Back Tournament in the bubble at the Wide World of Sports complex at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. Below, we analyze the LAFC-Portland sports betting odds and lines at BetMGM, while providing MLS betting tips and picks around this matchup.
LAFC vs. Portland Timbers: Key injuries
LAFC
- F Adama Diomande (foot) questionable
- F Adrien Perez (hamstring) out
- D Danilo Silva (hamstring) questionable
- F Carlos Vela (personal) out
Portland Timbers
- M Dairon Asprilla (knee) out
- F Felipe Mora (thigh) questionable
LAFC vs. Portland Timbers: MLS odds, betting lines and picks
Odds via BetMGM; access Paste BN Sports' betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 6 a.m. ET.
Prediction
LAFC 3, Portland 2
Moneyline (ML)
Expect LAFC ( -167) to put the peddle to the metal, just like when it routed the rival L.A. Galaxy by a 6-2 count last time out. Portland (+400) won each of its first two matches and are sitting pretty atop Group F with an invitation to the Round of 16 already extended. Look for LAFC, which has also qualified for the Round of 16, to finish up group play strong with a three-point night.
A $10 winning wager on LAFC (+167) to win outright nets a profit of $5.99. A $10 wager on Portland (+400) to win would net a profit of $40, while a Draw (+290) would fetch a $29 profit.
Over/Under (O/U)
OVER 3.5 ( +105) is worth some consideration here. LAFC rolled up six goals last time out, and it has nine goals with five conceded through two matches. Portland has scored four and yielded two, and knowing it already advanced, its lack of motivation in the offensive zone is a bit worrisome for Over bettors. Still, LAFC has enough firepower to see this thing across the finish line.
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