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Looking for Portland Timbers vs. Atlanta United free picks? MLS betting sees Portland Timbers taking on Atlanta United on Saturday, December 8th, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia for the 2018 MLS Cup. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all MLS soccer matchups all season long so stay tuned for more FREE daily MLS predictions.
Weekly MLS Handicapping: 2018 MLS Cup
Portland Timbers vs. Atlanta United
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Portland Timbers vs. Atlanta United
Date: Saturday, December 8th
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
MLS Moneyline Odds: Portland Timbers +324 / Atlanta United -207
MLS Spread Betting Odds: Atlanta United -1
MLS Betting Total: 2.5
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This years’ MLS Cup will feature the Portland Timbers out of the Western Conference an Atlanta United out of the Eastern Conference. Because Atlanta United had the better record in the regular season they will have the honor of hosting the cup. This gives Atlanta a slight edge because of how much supporters they will have at this game.
Portland Timbers
The Timbers won a thriller against Sporting Kansas City in the Western Conference Finals by an aggregate score of 3-2.
The Timbers have scored 9 goals in five postseason games, giving them an average of 1.8 goals per game. In the brief two game history with Atlanta, they have drawn twice which each game ending in a 1-1 draw. The Timbers will need to score at least 2 goals in this game if they are to come away with the MLS Cup.
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The defending for the Timbers will need to be exceptional on Saturday as Atlanta is known for their quick an explosive attacking. The Timbers are allowing an average of 1.4 goals per game in the playoffs and pretty much need to shut down Martinez and Almirón in order to win.
Atlanta United
Atlanta United has already set several MLS record in their second season of existence. They will be rocking on Saturday and will be poised to finally bring a championship to the city of Atlanta.
The Atlanta attack starts with the play of Josef Martinez. He easily broke the season goal record this year and will need to shine one last time to bring the championship home. Atlanta plays very well at home, in fact last time they played at home the crushed the New York Red Bulls 3-0.
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Atlanta’s defense has had many struggles this season, but they will play a solid game at home and shutdown the Timbers attack.
Free Portland Timbers vs. Atlanta United MLS Prediction:
Atlanta United is playing for their coach for the final time as he will be moving to Mexico to take the National Teach job. Atlanta scores early an ends up cruising to a win in the 2018 MLS Cup.
4* Free MLS Cup Betting Pick: Atlanta United -1
Martinez and Almirón score to give Atlanta the early lead an Atlanta hangs on to win the Cup.
MLS Cup Free Score Prediction: Portland 1 – Atlanta 3
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