MLS Rivalry Week is in full gear, and while many are focused on the MLS All-Star Game between Liga MX and Major League Soccer, once that game is put to bed it’s back to regular season action. Where the Seattle Sounders for example are the best team in all of MLS.
The regular season continues with three rivalry matches this weekend between Orlando City - Inter Miami, LAFC - LA Galaxy, and Seattle Sounders - Portland Timbers. Each one with their own unique history and story, as in many cases it’s a story of teams in opposite directions.
The odds makers at DraftKings have put out the odds on these marquee matches in MLS, and we have broken them down as best as possible to have you ready for this weekend and these great games of MLS Rivalry Week.
Orlando City - Inter Miami
While Orlando City are the heavy favorite (-130) over Inter Miami (+340), Inter Miami has begun to gain some ground in the East with two wins in a row. Orlando City continues to be one of the East's best teams sitting second.
The last three matches between the sides have been split with a win for both and 1 draw. While Inter Miami are on the rise, they have not beaten any major opponents, and this will be a huge test for the ailing Miami side. Given the situation it would be wise to pick Orlando City to take this one as they are clearly the better team.
LAFC - LA Galaxy
In El Tráfico both Los Angeles teams have had rather down years. LAFC most notably are looking like a team that has reached its peak. The Galaxy have been a one man show with 'Chicharito' Hernández, but rather bland without him.
Still the Galaxy can be explosive and LAFC have been even blander with Vela and Rossi on the field at +425 it could be a steal to make big bucks on this bet. The Galaxy would be a risky but wise choice to beat a rather lifeless LAFC side.
Seattle Sounders - Portland Timbers
Maybe the most passionate rivalry in all of MLS, the Sounders and Timbers have played some classics, none better than their last match which had 8 goals. The Sounders are the best team in MLS, while the Timbers have looked woeful this whole season.
Betting on the over at 3.5 could be a wise bet as both these sides score goals against one and other, and at +180 it could be a healthy choice. Betting that the Sounders will score at least two goals in the game is at +210, and when you have Raúl Ruidíaz on your side, count on there being goals.
