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2021 MLS Betting Futures: Predictions, picks and odds

The MLS2021 season has started on Friday, April 16. Let's see who the oddsmakers consider as the potential champions.

The official MLS ball. (Getty)
The official MLS ball. (Getty)

MLSWinner 2021

DraftKings
LAFC +400
Columbus Crew +550
Seattle Sounders +650
Toronto FC +950

* Odds via DraftKings

The race for the MLS title has begunas four teams have a realistic chance of winning the trophy. Considering the fact that this season is unlike many others, it’s expected that many teams have dips in formand others may use that to their favor.

As things stand, LAFC are the current favorites to lift theMLS Cup title. Behind them are the Columbus Crew, with Seattle Sounders and Toronto FC lurking from behind. All of the four clubs’ form last season has additionally made it extremely difficult for the oddsmakers to pinpoint which team will become the winner this campaign.

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The current situation in MLS is a bettor’s dream, with two popularteams fighting for a spot in the final, but there are also two teams who should never be ruled out of the race.As we examine the MLS future sports betting options, choosing who could win the title might come down to schedule and a little luck.

MLS Future Betting Options

Portland Timbers celebrate with the 2020 MLS Is Back champions trophy. (Getty)

Portland Timbers celebrate with the 2020 MLS Is Back champions trophy. (Getty)

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According to DraftKings,the odds-on favorite to win the title are LAFC at +400.Nonetheless never wager against the 2020 MLS Cup champions Columbus Crew,whoare at+550.

In addition, there areSeattle Sounders who will also be fighting to become the winners, as they are at +650 to win the competition. It’s not excluded that Canadian sideToronto FCsurpriseeveryone, as they are at +950 to lift the MLSCup trophy.

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LAFCto win MLSCup title future’s bet

Carlos Vela (left) and Mohamed El-Munir (right) of Los Angeles FC. (Getty)

Carlos Vela (left) and Mohamed El-Munir (right) of Los Angeles FC. (Getty)

LAFC finished the 2020 season in seventh place of the Western Conference with 32 points in 22 games. Thus, they qualified for the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs, only to lose to Seattle Sounders FC 3-1 in the First round. The Los Angeles side are yet to win an MLS Cup trophy in their history.

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Columbus Crewto win MLSCup title future’s bet

Jonathan Mensah (center) of Columbus Crew brings his team the 2020 MLS Cup. (Getty)

Jonathan Mensah (center) of Columbus Crew brings his team the 2020 MLS Cup. (Getty)

Columbus Crew ended last season in third place of the Eastern Conference table with 41 points in 23 fixtures. They progressed to the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs, where they passed throughNew York Red Bulls, Nashville, New England Revolution, and Seattle Sounders to lift the trophy. It was the Crew’s second MLS title.

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Seattle Soundersto win MLSCup title future’s bet

Seattle Sounders players celebrate a goal. (Getty)

Seattle Sounders players celebrate a goal. (Getty)

The Sounders were second in the 2020 MLS EasternConference table with 39 points in 22 matches. They were tied with leaders Sporting Kansas City, and third-placed Portland Timbers, but Seattle had a worse head-to-head record with SKC and a better one against the Timbers.Seattle Sounders eventually lost in theMLS Cup Final clash againstColumbus Crew at the Playoffs. They can also boast of winning the title twice.

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Toronto FCto win MLSCup title future’s bet

Omar González (left) of Toronto FC celebrates a goal by Ifunanyachi Achara (center). (Getty)

Omar González (left) of Toronto FC celebrates a goal by Ifunanyachi Achara (center). (Getty)

It was Toronto FC who finished second behind Philadelphia Union at theMLS EasternConference table in 2020, with 44 points in a total of 23 games. The Reds eventually were defeated earlyby Nashville after extra time in the First round. Toronto have become the MLS champion once so far, in the2017 season.

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