Free MLS Pick Vancouver vs. FC Dallas
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MLS Handicapping
Vancouver vs. FC Dallas
Date: Saturday, June 18
Time: 08:00 PM
Venue: Toyota Stadium
MLS Moneyline Odds: Vancouver -220 / Draw 310/ FC Dallas 500 (Bet Now!)
MLS Spread Betting Odds: Vancouver -0.5 / Dallas 0.5
MLS Betting Total: O/U 2.5
Heading into this matchup, the Vancouver Whitecaps FC are the betting favorites, with a spread set at -0.5 goals. Through 15 matches, they have won by this margin 5 times. As for the FC Dallas, they enter the match as 0.5-goal underdogs. Through 14 matches, they have covered this margin 11 times.
Vancouver
The Vancouver Whitecaps FC travel to take on the FC Dallas, with an above .500 record, at 5-2-8. This mark places them 11th in the Western Conference. In their last match, Vancouver fell to Seattle by a score of 4-0. This game was the 4th time they were shut out on offense. While on defense, Vancouver’s defense has given up at least two goals 4 times this year.
Through 15 matches, the Vancouver Whitecaps FC have struggled on offense, averaging just 1.07 goals per 90 minutes. This output places them 24th in the MLS. In terms of scoring defense, Vancouver will look to tighten things up as they are giving up 1.87 goals per 90 minutes, placing them 26th in the league.
On offense, Vancouver is led by the strong play of Lucas Cavallini and Ryan Raposo, who have each found the net 4 times. So far, their combined goals account for 37.5% of the team’s overall scoring. This year, goalie Thomas Hasal is off to a rough start, as he has a save percentage of just 61.9%, placing him 23rd among MLS goalies. This performance has come with opponents taking a total of 69 shots on goal.
FC Dallas
The FC Dallas will host the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, with an above .500 record, at 7-4-3. This mark places them 2nd in the Western Conference. Dallas comes into the game following a 3-1 win over Orlando City. For the season, the FC Dallas has finished 8 matches having scored at least two goals. On defense, Dallas has played 4 games in which they held their opponent to one goal or less.
So far, the FC Dallas has been an above-average scoring team, at 1.71 goals per 90 minutes (7th). Defensively, Dallas is off to a good start, ranking 3rd in scoring defense. So far, the team is giving up an average of just 0.93 goals per 90 minutes.
On offense, FC Dallas is led by the strong play of Jesus Ferreira and Paul Arriola, who have each found the net 9 times. So far, their combined goals account for 66.6% of the team’s overall scoring. In terms of goalie play, FC Dallas has gotten good performances from Maarten Paes. On the season, opposing teams have accumulated 41 shots on target, in which Paes has turned home at a rate of 76.5%. This percentage is good for 6th in the MLS.
Free Vancouver vs. FC Dallas MLS Final Analysis:
So far, both the FC Dallas and Vancouver Whitecaps FC are generating scoring opportunites at a below-average rate. On the season Dallas ranks 24th in attacking area possessions, with Vancouver sitting 21st. Not only are both squads struggling to generate offensive opportunites, but they are also both average teams in terms of attacking possessions allowed, with Dallas ranking 16th and Vancouver at 26th.
Heading into the game, FC Dallas holds the slight edge in their ability to generate shots, ranking 18th compared to Vancouver at 23rd. For the year, Vancouver has turned 8.0% of their shot into goals. As for FC Dallas, their current shooting percentage is 14.0%. So far, 23.9% of Vancouver’s shots have been on target. On the other side, FC Dallas has a season long on target percent of 35.5%. For Vancouver, they have converted on 32.0% of these on-target shots compared to FC Dallas at 39.0%.
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