Free MLS Pick Seattle Sounders vs. Portland Timbers
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Seattle Sounders vs. Portland Timbers
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Seattle Sounders vs. Portland Timbers
Date: Friday, August 23rd, 2019
Time: 10:00 PM ET
Venue: Providence Park, Portland, Oregon
MLS Moneyline Odds: Sounders +260, Draw +280, Timbers -115
MLS Spread Betting Odds: Portland Timbers -0.5
MLS Betting Total: 3.0
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Two West Coast rivals face off in mid-week action as part of MLS rivalry week.
Seattle Sounders
The Sounders continue to struggle having not won a game since July 27th. During this stretch, they have two draws and two losses. The Sounder now find themselves in 5th place in the West. They have 40 points and are just 2 points behind Minnesota for the 2nd seed. They are also just 3 points in front of the 7th and 8th seed so another loss could start to make them sweat.
The Sounders did not have a lack of scoring last time at as they scored 2 against the Galaxy. However, this was not the usual as the Sounders have really struggled to score on the road. Seeing Portland get shutout at home last week has to give Seattle confidence that they can go in and do the same. Seattle should not expect a lackluster performance from Portland and will likely need at least 2 goals to come away with a win.
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The defending is another area that really struggles when they play on the road. They have allowed 5 total goals in their last two road games alone. Over their last 4 games overall, they have allowed at least 2 or more goals in all 4 matches. I do not see the defending improving much in the game and think Seattle will allow several to their rivals.
Portland Timbers
Portland were dominated by Atlanta this past Sunday in a rematch of the 2018 MLS Cup. They are still in 7th place, but only based on goal differential. It is worth noting that they already best Seattle this season and will be looking for a sweep on their home pitch. Despite the home loss to Atlanta, the Timbers still perform very well in their home game.
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Portland had nothing to show for offensively, but overall they still have done a good job scoring at home. In fact, the game against Atlanta was the first time all year where the Timbers did not score on their home pitch. Portland scored 2 on Seattle in their first meeting and that is the number I like for them to reach this time as well.
The Timbers defending did not look good against Atlanta, and they need to improve greatly against their rivals. As long they can keep them under 2 goals, the Timbers will give themselves a great chance to come away with a huge win.
Free Seattle Sounders vs. Portland Timbers MLS Prediction:
Timbers are coming off a tough loss and need to bounce back in this game. A win would make them a more secure playoff team and I believe they will find a winner.
4* Free MLS Betting Pick: Portland Timbers -115
The Timbers are a short favorite considering they are playing at home. The Sounders do not score enough on the road to give me confidence, so I will take the Timbers on the money line.
MLS Free Score Prediction: Portland Timbers 2-1
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