Free MLS Playoffs Pick Orlando City vs. Portland Timbers
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MLS Playoffs Handicapping
Orlando City vs. Portland Timbers
Date: Sunday, March 27
Time: 01:00 PM
Venue: Providence Park
MLS Moneyline Odds: Orlando City 300 / Draw 260/ Portland Timbers -115 (Bet Now!)
MLS Spread Betting Odds: Orlando 0.5 / Portland -0.5
MLS Betting Total: O/U 2.5
Heading into this matchup, the Orlando City is the 0.5 goal underdogs. Through 4 matches, they have covered this margin 3 times. As for the Portland Timbers, they enter the match as -0.5 goal favorites. Through 4 matches, they have won by this margin 1 time.
Orlando City
The Orlando City travel to take on the Portland Timbers, with an above .500 record, at 2-1-1. This mark places them 5th in the Eastern Conference. Orlando will be looking to add another win to their resume, as they are coming off a 1-0 victory over the LA Galaxy. So far, Orlando City has turned in 1 performance with one goal or less. On defense, they picked up their 3rd shutout of the year.
Through 4 matches, Orlando City has struggled on offense, averaging just 1.0 goals per 90 minutes. This output places them 21st in the MLS. Defensively, Orlando is off to a good start, ranking 4th in scoring defense. So far, the team is giving up an average of just 0.5 goals per 90 minutes.
On offense, Orlando City is led by the strong play of Alexandre Pato and Facundo Torres, who have each found the net 1 time. So far, their combined goals account for 50.0% of the team’s overall scoring. Early in the season, goalie Pedro Gallese is off to a strong start, as he has a save percentage of just 84.6%, placing him 5th among MLS goalies. This performance has come with opponents taking a total of 13 shots on goal.
Portland Timbers
Heading into the Portland Timbers’ 5th game of the season, the Timbers are below .500 at 1-2-1. This mark places them 9th in the Western Conference. In their last match, Portland lost to FC Dallas by a score of 4-1. So far, the Portland Timbers have turned in 4 performances with one goal or less. While on defense, Portland’s defense has given up at least two goals 2 times this year.
So far, the Portland Timbers have been an above-average scoring team, at 1.25 goals per 90 minutes (11th). In terms of defense, Portland is near the MLS average, giving up 1.75 goals per 90 minutes (19th).
Heading into the match, Yimmi Chará leads the Timbers with 2 goals through 4 matches. Behind him is Bill Tuiloma, who has also found the net 1 time. To start the season, goalie Aljaž Ivačič is turning home goals at a rate near the league average. This has come with the Portland Timbers’ opponents have generated a total of 21 shots on target. Ivačič is saving these attempts at a rate of 66.7%.
Free Orlando City vs. Portland Timbers MLS Final Analysis:
The largest mismatch between these two teams is Orlando’s defense. Not only is the team getting strong goalie play, but they are doing an excellent job at limiting their opponent’s opportunities. For the season, Orlando has only needed 11 saves while holding teams to just two goals. When looking at possession statistics, Orlando’s opponents have had limited opportunities near the goal,
Look for this to be a low-scoring game, as both teams are below-average offensive units. So far. Portland and Orlando have just 82 and 83 possessions in the attacking area of the field. Between the two squad Portland is averaging 4 more shots per game than Orlando City. However, their figure of 3.50 shots on target per game, is only slightly higher than their opponent.
I see this being a tightly contested game and recommend taking the under.
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