The things are slowly hitting up in the MLS, so we will take a closer look at the most intriguing matchups scheduled for this weekend, including a big game between Los Angeles Galaxy and Atlanta United set for this Saturday, April 21st, 2018, at StubHub Center in Carson, California. Some hot streaks require our attention, so let’s see which are the teams to look after this weekend in the MLS.
MLS HOT STREAKS
- Montreal Impact and Los Angeles FC are both without a draw since the start of their campaign
- Columbus Crew lost three games in a row
- Orlando City won three matches in a row
- Atlanta United is unbeaten in five consecutive encounters
- Seattle Sounders are winless after their first four matches
- Minnesota lost three straight games
MONTREAL IMPACT vs. LOS ANGELES FC
3-Way: 1: Montreal Impact +130; X: +255 Draw; 2: Los Angeles FC +190 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread 0: Montreal Impact -135; Los Angeles FC +115
Total +3: Over +105; Under -125
Montreal Impact has recorded two wins since the start of the 2018 season, both with an identical 1-0 result, along with four defeats which all four came on the road. They lost 3-1 to New York Red Bulls and 4-0 to New England Revolution in their previous two games, so the return to Saputo Stadium in Montreal should be a huge relief for the Impact.
On the other side, the newcomers Los Angeles FC has recorded three wins and two losses in their first five games of the season with an 11:10 goal difference, showing also some shortcomings at the back, as they’ve conceded nine goals in just two games against LA Galaxy and Atlanta United. This will be their sixth consecutive match on the road, so it sounds reasonable to try with a stalemate on this one, as the visitors are slight underdogs to win the clash.
MY PICK: Draw (+255)
COLUMBUS CREW vs. NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION
3-Way: 1: Columbus Crew -160; X: +300 Draw; 2: New England Revolution +400 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread -1: Columbus Crew +110; New England Revolution -130
Total +3: Over +105; Under -125
After a great start of the season and three victories out of their first four games, Columbus Crew were beaten three times in a row against DC United (1-0), and Chicago Fire (1-0) on the road, and Vancouver Whitecaps (2-1) in front of the home fans. Their next rival New England Revolution also had a brilliant start, recording three victories out of their first five matches, but in the previous round, they lost to FC Dallas 1-0 at home.
After three straight losses, Columbus Crew has a nice chance to bounce back on the home soil, and they won 2-0 the last year’s H2H meeting at MAPFRE Stadium, so the bookies favor them on this one for a reason.
MY PICK: Columbus Crew AH -1 (+110)
ORLANDO CITY vs. SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES
3-Way: 1: Orlando City -150; X: +300 Draw; 2: San Jose Earthquakes +365 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread -1: Orlando City +120; San Jose Earthquakes -140
Total +3: Over -105; Under -115
Orlando City had a poor start of the 2018 season, earning just one point out of their first three games, but after three wins in a row against New York Red Bulls (4-3), Portland Timbers (3-2), and Philadephia Union (2-0), the Lions showed they can fight for the playoff in the Eastern Conference. On the other side, the visitors had a 1-2-2 record at the start of the season with a 9:10 goal difference, and in all these five encounters we saw both sides to find the net. The Lions are set as clear favorites in this game by the bookmakers, but the Quakes should be a tough opposition, so the fans could easily see another high-scoring match.
MY PICK: Over 3 Goals (-105)
LOS ANGELES GALAXY vs. ATLANTA UNITED
3-Way: 1: Los Angeles Galaxy +110; X: +260 Draw; 2: Atlanta United +220 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread -0.5: Los Angeles Galaxy +110; Atlanta United -130
Total +3: Over -105; Under -115
Zlatan Ibrahimovic continues to terrorize the rivals’ defenders, and after a tremendous brace against Los Angeles FC, he scored the winning goal in a 1-0 victory over Chicago Fire on the road on last Saturday. It seems like Zlatan is too good for the majority of MLS defenders, so the fans are wrought up to see him against Atlanta United this Saturday at StubHub Center in Carson, California.
On the other side, the visitors are playing in a good form since the start of the season, recording four wins, one draw, and one defeat with a goal difference of 15:8, while they are unbeaten in the previous five tilts, including a 2-2 stalemate against New York City on last weekend. This is the biggest game in the MLS on this weekend, and it could be easily finished in the over, as both sides possess a plenty of talent on their frontlines.
MY PICK: Over 3 Goals (-105)
ADDITIONAL PICK: Los Angeles Galaxy to Win (+110)
SEATTLE SOUNDERS vs. MINNESOTA
3-Way: 1: Seattle Sounders -285; X: +415 Draw; 2: Minnesota +740 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread -1.5: Seattle Sounders +100; Minnesota -115
Total +3: Over -105; Under -115
The defending vice-champions started the season with three straight defeats against Los Angeles FC (1-0), FC Dallas (3-0), and Montreal Impact (1-0), but in the previous round they managed to earn a 2-2 draw against the leader of the Western Conference Sporting Kansas City on the road which should be a huge boost for the Rave Green. They will be looking for the first win of the season this Sunday, April 22nd, 2018, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, and there’s no better opportunity than the struggling Minnesota who lost three games in a row against Portland Timbers (3-2), Atlanta United (1-0), and New York Red Bulls (3-0).
MY PICK: Seattle Sounders AH -1.5 (+100)
