Free MLS Pick Portland Timbers vs. Vancouver
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MLS Handicapping
Portland Timbers vs. Vancouver
Date: Saturday, April 09
Time: 07:00 PM
Venue: BC Place
MLS Moneyline Odds: Portland Timbers 175 / Draw 230/ Vancouver 145 (Bet Now!)
MLS Spread Betting Odds: Portland 0.5 / Vancouver -0.5
MLS Betting Total: O/U 2.5
Heading into this matchup, the Portland Timbers are the 0.5 goal underdogs. Through 6 matches, they have covered this margin 4 times. As for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, they enter the match as -0.5 goal favorites. Through 5 matches, they have won by this margin 1 time.
Portland Timbers
Heading into the Portland Timbers’ 7th game of the season, the team is below .500 at 1-3-2. This mark places them 12th in the Western Conference. In their last match, Portland fell to LA Galaxy by a score of 3-1. So far, the Portland Timbers have yet to turn in a game with less than 1 goal. While on defense, Portland’s defense has given up at least two goals 1 time this year.
So far, the Portland Timbers have been an above-average scoring team, at 1.17 goals per 90 minutes (10th). In terms of scoring defense, Portland will look to tighten things up as they are giving up 1.67 goals per 90 minutes, placing them 22nd in the league.
On offense, Portland Timbers is led by the strong play of Yimmi Chará and Bill Tuiloma, who have each found the net 2 times. So far, their combined goals account for 57% of the team’s overall scoring. Early in the season, goalie Aljaž Ivačič is off to a rough start, as he has a save percentage of just 63.3%, placing him 22nd among MLS goalies. This performance has come with opponents taking a total of 30 shots on goal.
Vancouver
As the Vancouver Whitecaps FC play host to the Portland Timbers, they hope to move above .500, as through 5 matches, they have a record of 1-1-3. This mark places them 13th in the Western Conference. Vancouver comes into the game following a 1-0 win over Sporting KC. So far, the Vancouver Whitecaps FC have turned in 2 performances with one goal or less. On defense, they picked up their 2nd shutout of the year.
Through 5 matches, the Vancouver Whitecaps FC have struggled on offense, averaging just 0.6 goals per 90 minutes. This output places them 28th in the MLS. In terms of defense, Vancouver is near the MLS average, giving up 1.8 goals per 90 minutes (20th).
Heading into the match, Lucas Cavallini leads the Whitecaps with 1 goal through 5 matches. Behind him is Ryan Raposo, who has also found the net 1 time. To start the season, goalie Thomas Hasal is turning home goals at a rate near the league average. This has come with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC’s opponents having generated a total of 28 shots on target. Hasal is saving these attempts at a rate of 67.9%.
Free Portland Timbers vs. Vancouver MLS Final Analysis:
When looking at how each team has fared while possessing the ball, the Portland Timbers have been the better squad at generating opportunites near their opponent’s goal. So far, Portland ranks 7th in attacking area touches. This compares favorably to the Vancouver Whitecaps FC sitting at 27th in the MLS. Given that Portland has been better at putting pressure on opposing defenses, look for this to continue as Vancouver’s defense ranks 25th in attacking possessions allowed. However, even though the Vancouver Whitecaps FC are a below-average unit in generating attacking possessions, they could benefit from taking on a Portland Timbers defense that also gives up an above average amount of attacking area possessions.
Even though the Whitecaps have struggled on offense, finding the net just 3 times, they have managed to keep games within reach as they have put together an average defense. So far, Vancouver’s problem has been their ability to generate shots, ranking 28th in on-target shots. But, as they face a Portland team that gives up an above-average number of scoring chances, look for the Whitecaps to cover the spread.
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