Free MLS Pick Colorado Rapids vs. Sporting KC
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MLS Handicapping
Colorado Rapids vs. Sporting KC
Date: Wednesday May 18
Time: 07:30 PM
Venue: Children’s Mercy Park
MLS Moneyline Odds: Colorado Rapids 215 / Draw 241/ Sporting KC 140 (Bet Now!)
MLS Spread Betting Odds: Colorado 0.5 / Kansas City -0.5
MLS Betting Total: O/U 2.5
Heading into this matchup, the Colorado Rapids are the 0.5-goal underdogs. Through 11 matches, they have covered this margin 7 times. As for the Sporting KC, they enter the match as -0.5 goal favorites. Through 12 matches, they have won by this margin 2 times.
Colorado Rapids
The Colorado Rapids travel to take on the Sporting KC, with an above .500 record, at 4-3-4. This mark places them 7th in the Western Conference. Colorado will be looking to add another win to their resume, as they are coming off a 2-0 victory over the Los Angeles FC. For the season, the Colorado Rapids have finished 4 matches having scored at least two goals. On defense, they picked up their 5th shutout of the year.
So far, the Colorado Rapids are the 18th-rated scoring team, averaging 1.18 goals per 90 minutes of action. On defense, Colorado is 10th in the MLS, giving up 1.09 goals per 90 minutes.
On offense, Colorado Rapids is led by the strong play of Diego Rubio and Mark-Anthony Kaye, who have each found the net 6 times. So far, their combined goals account for 69.23076923076923% of the team’s overall scoring. In terms of goalie play, Colorado Rapids has gotten good performances from William Yarbrough. On the season, opposing teams have accumulated 44 shots on target, in which Yarbrough has turned away at a rate of 77.3%. This percentage is good for the 6th in the MLS.
Sporting KC
Heading into the Sporting KC 13th game of the season, the Kansas City are below .500 at 2-3-7. This mark places them 13th in the Western Conference. In their last match, Kansas City lost to the Portland Timbers by a score of 7-2. For the season, the Sporting KC has finished 2 matches having scored at least two goals. While on defense, Kansas City’s defense has given up at least two goals 2 times this year.
Through 12 matches, the Sporting KC has struggled on offense, averaging just 0.75 goals per 90 minutes. This output places them 27th in the MLS. In terms of scoring defense, Kansas City will look to tighten things up as they are giving up 1.92 goals per 90 minutes, placing them 26th in the league.
Heading into the match, Johnny Russell leads Kansas City with 3 goals through 11 matches. Behind him is Dániel Sallói, who has also found the net 2 times. Early in the season, goalie Tim Melia is off to a rough start, as he has a save percentage of just 50.0%, placing him 28th among MLS goalies. This performance has come with opponents taking a total of 44 shots on goal.
Free Colorado Rapids vs. Sporting KC MLS Final Analysis:
When looking at each team’s scoring opportunites, the Sporting KC holds the edge in attacking area possessions, ranking 3rd in the league. On the other side, Colorado Rapids is just 23rd in the same category. Even though Kansas City has done a good job generating offensive possessions near their opponent’s goal, they will be facing a Colorado defense that specializes in limiting these opportunites, ranking 8th in the fewest attacking possessions allowed. Both squads will need to maximize their opportunites, as Sporting KC ranks 2nd in this same category.
In this matchup, I recommend taking Colorado, as they have a significant edge on offense. So far, KC is just 22nd in on target shot attempts compared to 12th for Colorado. Look for Colorado to pick up a close road win.
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