Free MLS Pick Toronto FC vs. Vancouver
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MLS Handicapping
Toronto FC vs. Vancouver
Date: Sunday, May 08
Time: 01:00 PM
Venue: BC Place
MLS Moneyline Odds: Toronto FC 275 / Draw 280/ Vancouver -110 (Bet Now!)
MLS Spread Betting Odds: Toronto 0.5 / Vancouver -0.5
MLS Betting Total: O/U 2.5
Heading into this matchup, the Toronto FC are the 0.5-goal underdogs. Through 10 matches, they have covered this margin 5 times. As for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, they enter the match as -0.5 goal favorites. Through 8 matches, they have won by this margin 1 time.
Toronto FC
The Toronto FC travel to take on the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, with an above .500 record, at 3-2-5. This mark places them 9th in the Eastern Conference. In their last match, Toronto fell to FC Cincinnati by a score of 2-0. This game was the 1st time they were shut out on offense. While on defense, Toronto’s defense has given up at least two goals 5 times this year.
Through 10 matches, the Toronto FC have found the net, 16.0, placing them 5th in the MLS with a per 90 average of 1.5. In terms of scoring defense, Toronto will look to tighten things up as they are giving up 2.1 goals per 90 minutes, placing them 26th in the league.
Heading into the match, Jesús Jiménez leads Toronto with 7 goals through 10 matches. Behind him is Alejandro Pozuelo, who has also found the net 2 times. Early in the season, goalie Alex Bono is off to a rough start, as he has a save percentage of just 66.7%, placing him 21st among MLS goalies. This performance has come with opponents taking a total of 60 shots on goal.
Vancouver
As the Vancouver Whitecaps FC play host to the Toronto FC, they hope to move above .500, as through 8 matches, they have a record of 1-1-6. This mark places them 14th in the Western Conference. In their last match, Vancouver lost to the Austin FC by a score of 3-0. This game was the 3rd time they were shut out on offense. While on defense, Vancouver’s defense has given up at least two goals one time this year.
Through 8 matches, the Vancouver Whitecaps FC have struggled on offense, averaging just 0.75 goals per 90 minutes. This output places them 26th in the MLS. In terms of scoring defense, Vancouver will look to tighten things up as they are giving up 2.12 goals per 90 minutes, placing them 27th in the league.
On offense, Vancouver is led by the strong play of Brian White and Tristan Blackmon, who have each found the net 1 time. So far, their combined goals account for 33% of the team’s overall scoring. Early in the season, goalie Thomas Hasal is off to a rough start, as he has a save percentage of just 60.0%, placing him 22nd among MLS goalies. This performance has come with opponents taking a total of 40 shots on goal.
Free Toronto FC vs. Vancouver MLS Final Analysis:
When looking at how each team has fared while possessing the ball, the Toronto FC have been the better squad at generating opportunites near their opponent’s goal. So far, Toronto ranks 7th in attacking area touches. This compares favorably to the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, sitting at 26th in the MLS. Given that Toronto has been better at putting pressure on opposing defenses look for this to continue as Vancouver’s defense ranks 15th in attacking possessions allowed. However, even though the Vancouver Whitecaps FC is a below-average unit in generating attacking possessions, they could benefit from taking on a Toronto FC defense that also gives up an above average amount of attacking area possessions. I recommend taking Toronto on the spread.
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