MLS Predictions: Moneyline Picks For Every Matchday 6 Game
After a week off for an international break, the MLS project resumes with a lot of interesting matchups.
All 30 groups will be in action on Saturday, by a Cascadia Cup match between the Vancouver Whitecaps and the Portland Timbers.
However, the greatest match of the weekend could be the tilt between the San Jose Earthquakes and San Diego FC.
Keep reading for our MLS forecasts and free wagering picks for Week 6 of the project.
Week 5 results: 5-10, -1.43 u.
MLS SEASON: 36-38, +1.92 u
MLS moneyline chooses for Matchday 6
Toronto FC vs Colorado Rapids
Toronto are unbeaten in nine straight home matches going back to last summer season, but six of those have actually been draws. The Rapids are playing well to start this season, and I like them to get a lead to another draw north of the border.
New England Revolution vs CF Montreal
Neither of these groups are excellent, but both have revealed flashes at times this season. I can't trust 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 genuine Salt Lake, with Aiden Hezarkhani and Zavier Gozo turning some heads. The team as a whole made a statement 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 occurring as quick as some Five Stripes fans would hope, but the signs are there for Atlanta. I'll back them to get a win against 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 dreadful considering that the season started? It seems like a trap, but I'll gladly bite.
D.C. United vs FC Dallas
Pick: Draw (+240 )
Dallas has actually been in five exceptionally 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 tough 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 actually yielded 10 objectives in their last 3 and will be without Miles Robinson. There's not a result here that would surprise me, so I'll take the worth on a draw.
New York City City FC vs St. Louis CITY SC
Pick: NYCFC (-139 )
NYCFC are the more skilled side, but this could be a close one, provided how many players headed out on global responsibility. That stated, up until St. Louis City prove they can score an objective versus a silver lining, I'm certainly not banking on them to get a result versus one.
Inter Miami FC vs Austin FC
Pick: Inter Miami (-278 )
Lionel Messi and business open the Nu Stadium for the very first time, which atmosphere is going to be significant. It's going to be a rough night for an Austin side that has actually lost both roadway matches this season.
Chicago Fire vs Nashville SC
Pick: Nashville (+190 )
This is the best value of the weekend. There's definitely no reason Nashville ought to be getting plus chances in my opinion, particularly with how many players went on international task 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 allowing groups 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 yielded four or more objectives in three of their last 4 and may do so again Saturday.
LA Galaxy vs Minnesota United FC
Pick: LA Galaxy (-111 )
Neither of these groups are any good today, but a minimum of the Galaxy can score occasionally. James Rodriguez will miss out on after being hospitalized previously this week with dehydration, and that'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 already clicking for San Jose and belonged to a remarkable win over Vancouver. San Diego are playing rather well, and are a Top 5 club in MLS today as far as I'm concerned. This ought to be a fantastic 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 riddled with injuries. The Whitecaps attack need to have a simple time of it.