Free MLS Pick Portland Timbers vs. Real Salt Lake
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Portland Timbers vs. Real Salt Lake
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Portland Timbers vs. Real Salt Lake
Date: Saturday, October 19th
Time: 10:00 PM ET
Venue: Rio Tinto Satdium, Sandy, Utah
MLS Moneyline Odds: Portland +220, Draw +275, Real +105
MLS Spread Betting Odds: Real Salt Lake -0.5
MLS Betting Total: 3.0
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This late night playoff matchup will see the third seeded, Real Salt Lake side host the six seeded, Portland Timbers.
Portland swept the season series with Real Salt Lake this year.
Portland Timbers
The Timbers beat San Jose 3-1 on the final day of the regular season to sneak into the playoffs. They ended with just 49 points, but there was only a 7 point difference between the two seed and the 6th seed in the Western Conference.
Portland were a decent road team this season, winning 6 games, losing 8, and playing to a draw in 3. As mentioned, one of their road wins came against this Real Salt Lake side way back in early May.
The Timbers were able to score a decent amount on the road this season, averaging 1.35 goals per game. They were the 11th highest scoring team overall, putting up 52 goals on the season. Going beyond the two games with Real Salt Lake this season, they are 4-0 against them in the last 4 meetings and have lost just 2 out of the last 10 meetings.
One concern heading into this match is the status of Diego Valeri. He is listed as questionable with a knee injury and would make it much harder for the Timbers to win if he cannot play.
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The defending was 10th in the league this season, allowing 49 goals in total. On the road however, they allowed 1.71 goals per game. During their four-game win streak against Real Salt Lake, their defending has allowed just 2 goals in total. They have had plenty of success against this opponent and will look to shut them down again.
Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake got a 1-0 win over Vancouver to propel them into the third seed in the Western Conference. They beat out Minnesota based on head to head record and are rewarded by having to host the runners up in the MLS Cup Final in 2018.
Real Salt Lake was lacking this season in attack, scoring just 46 goals in total. This comes in as 19th best in the MLS. However, their home scoring is another story. They average 1.82 goals per game in their own stadium and will need to get off to a fast start in this game. They scored just once against the Timbers this season, so for them to win, they will likely need to score at least two.
Defensively is where Real Salt Lake excels. They are the 3rd best defensive team in the league, allowing 41 goals in total this season. When you look at their home defending too, you will see that it is much better. They allow 0.88 per game at home.
Despite good defending, they have yet to shut out Portland in years. I think if Real is going to win, they need to hold the Timbers to just one goal.
Free Portland Timbers vs. Real Salt Lake MLS Prediction:
Portland is the defending runner ups for a reason and I lean toward them to win this game. They have dominated Real Salt Lake and they were basically in this spot last season when they were the 5th seed.
4* Free MLS Betting Pick: Portland Timbers +220
I like the Timbers to go on the road and to beat this Real Salt Lake team for the fifth time in a row. Give me Portland at great value to get the job done.
MLS Free Score Prediction: Portland 2-1
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