Free MLS Pick Houston Dynamo vs. D.C. United
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MLS Handicapping
Houston Dynamo vs. D.C. United
Date: Saturday, May 07
Time: 07:30 PM
Venue: Audi Field
MLS Moneyline Odds: Houston Dynamo 300 / Draw 260/ D.C. United -120 (Bet Now!)
MLS Spread Betting Odds: Houston 0.5 / DC -0.5
MLS Betting Total: O/U 2.5
Heading into this matchup, the Houston Dynamo are the 0.5-goal underdogs. Through 9 matches, they have covered this margin 6 times. As for the DC United, they enter the match as -0.5 goal favorites. Through 8 games, they have won by this margin 3 times.
Houston Dynamo
As the Houston Dynamo travel to take on the DC United, they hope to move above .500, as through 9 matches, they have a record of 3-3-3. This mark places them 7th in the Western Conference. In their last match, Houston fell to Austin FC by a score of 2-1. So far, the Houston Dynamo have turned in 3 performances with one goal or less. While on defense, Houston’s defense has given up at least two goals 3 times this year.
So far, the Houston Dynamo are the 14th-rated scoring team, averaging 1.33 goals per 90 minutes of action. In terms of defense, Houston is near the MLS average, giving up 1.22 goals per 90 minutes (15th).
On offense, Houston Dynamo is led by the strong play of Sebastián Ferreira and Darwin Quintero, who have each found the net 4 times. So far, their combined goals account for 66.6% of the team’s overall scoring. To start the season, goalie Steve Clark is turning away goals at a rate near the league average. This has come with the Houston Dynamo’s opponents have generated a total of 37 shots on target. Clark is saving these attempts at a rate of 73.0%.
D.C. United
The DC United will host the Houston Dynamo, with an above .500 record, at 3-0-5. This mark places them 14th in the Eastern Conference. In their last match, DC lost to the Columbus Crew by a score of 3-0. This game was the 3rd time they were shut out on offense. While on defense, DC’s defense has given up at least two goals 3 times this year.
So far, the DC United are the 20th-rated scoring team, averaging 1.25 goals per 90 minutes of action. In terms of defense, DC is near the MLS average, giving up 1.62 goals per 90 minutes (17th).
On offense, D.C. United is led by the strong play of Ola Kamara and Michael Estrada, who have each found the net 4 times. So far, their combined goals account for 70.0% of the team’s overall scoring. To start the season, goalie Bill Hamid is turning home goals at a rate near the league average. This has come with the DC United’s opponents having generated a total of 42 shots on target. Hamid is saving these attempts at a rate of 74.2%.
Free Houston Dynamo vs. D.C. United MLS Final Analysis:
So far, both the DC United and Houston Dynamo are generating scoring opportunites at a below-average rate. On the season DC ranks 22nd in attacking area possessions, with Houston sitting 19th. Although both squads are generating attacking zone possessions at a below-average rate, the DC United has been able to counter this with strong defensive play, giving up the 9th fewest attacking possessions, compared to Houston, which ranks 20th among MLS units.
Look for this to be a low-scoring game, as, throughout the season, both teams have struggled to generate shots on goal. So far, Houston ranks 21st in shots/90 and DC at 19th. I recommend taking the under.
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