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MLS Week 5 Picks: Two key games to make picks and predictions

The MLSis in full gear with13matches of Week 5this weekend, twoof those games are prime pickings for bettors. San Jose Earthquakes vs Seattle Sounders, and Inter Miami vs CF Montreal present very interesting options.

The Seattle Sounders celebrate their win against the Portland Timbers. (Getty)
The Seattle Sounders celebrate their win against the Portland Timbers. (Getty)

Thenew 2021MLSseasoncontinues this weekend with Round 5soccer actionfromWednesday, May 12,to Sunday,May 16. Thanks to the previous four Rounds, Seattle Sounders are now sitting on top of the Western Conference table with 10points, while New York City are the current leaders of theEasternConference with seven points.

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In Week 5, the currentWestern Conference top spot holders,Seattle Sounders travel to San Joseto face the QuakesonWednesday, May 12.On the same day,Inter Miamiwill host CF Montreal at the DRV PNK Stadium in Miami.

This roundprovides an opportunity for the bettor to play around with parlays, picks in the over/under, or goalscorers.Here are somebettingpredictions to consider when placing a bet on these MLS matchups.

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San Jose Earthquakes vs Seattle Soundersbetting picks (Wednesday, May 12)

Cristian Roldan (left) of Seattle Sounders controls the ball with pressure from Nick Lima (right) of San Jose Earthquakes. (Getty)

Cristian Roldan (left) of Seattle Sounders controls the ball with pressure from Nick Lima (right) of San Jose Earthquakes. (Getty)

Seattle Sounders have been unbeatable in the MLS so far. They can boast of beating Minnesota, Los Angeles Galaxy, and Portland Timbers while being held only by LAFC. Meanwhile,San Jose Earthquakes have three victories, against FC Dallas, DC United, and Real Salt Lake, but they were defeated by Houston Dynamo in the opening game.

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Thanks to their perfect score so far, FanDuel have labeled Seattle Sounders as the favorites to continue their winning streak.The Seattleoutfit team are at +130, San Jose Earthquakesare at +165, and a tie would bring a +260 payout. Thus,betting that the game ends in a 2-1victory for theaway side couldsure be a thrillingbet, at +1500, a$100 bet could earn the bettor $1,500.

Inter Miami vs CF Montrealbetting picks (Wednesday, May 12)

A detail of a CF Montreal flag. (Getty)

A detail of a CF Montreal flag. (Getty)

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David Beckham’sfranchisestill needs a lot of work, as Miamiare hoping thatthey will snatch their second win in five matches, over their Wednesday’s opponent,CF Montreal. Miami have lost to Los Angeles Galaxy, drawn twice, against Nashville and Atlanta United, and triumphed over Philadelphia Union.

On the other side of the field, they haveMontreal who have an equal result of one win, two draws, and a loss. The Quebec side managed to beat Toronto FC, only to draw against Nashville and Columbus Crew, and lose to Vancouver Whitecaps. Montrealare +420underdogs, while the home side Inter Miami are the onesFanDuel consider thefirmfavorite in this clash, withodds of -180.Acorrect score of 2-0win forInter Miami is paying out +800.

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Parlays for these twomatchups of MLS Week 5

A solid parlay bet could be the following: Seattle Soundersto beat San Jose Earthquakes with a final result of 2-1, and theInter Miami vs CF Montreal matchup to end in a 2-0win for the home side. At $100, the bettor could win up to $2,300.

Want to stay in the know about all MLS fixtures and betting options? Don’t miss a single detailonone of the most prestigious soccerleagues in the worldand its possible contenders, thanks toour betting articles right here at Bolavip!

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