Free MLS Playoffs Pick Vancouver vs. Los Angeles FC
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MLS Playoffs Handicapping
Vancouver vs. Los Angeles FC
Date: Sunday, March 20
Time: 07:00 PM
Venue: Banc of California Stadium
MLS Moneyline Odds: Vancouver 700 / Draw 400/ Los Angeles FC -280 (Bet Now!)
MLS Spread Betting Odds: Vancouver 1.5 / Los Angeles -1.5
MLS Betting Total: O/U 2.5
Heading into this matchup, the Vancouver Whitecaps FC are the 1.5 goal underdogs. Through 3 matches, they have covered this margin 2 times. As for the Los Angeles FC, they enter the match as -1.5 goal favorites. Through 3 matches, they have won by at this margin 2 times.
Vancouver
The Vancouver Whitecaps FC travel to take on the Los Angeles FC, with an above .500 record, at 1-0-2. This mark places them 10th in the Western Conference. Vancouver will be looking to add another win to their resume, as they are coming off a 2-1 victory over Orlando City. For the season, the Vancouver Whitecaps FC have finished 1 match having scored at least two goals. On defense, Vancouver has played 2 games in which they held their opponent to one goal or less.
Through 3 matches, the Vancouver Whitecaps FC have struggled on offense, averaging just 0.33 goals per 90 minutes. This output places them 28th in the MLS. In terms of scoring defense, Vancouver will look to tighten things up as they are giving up 2.0 goals per 90 minutes, placing them 24th in the league.
On offense, Vancouver is led by the strong play of Brandon Vazquez and Tyler Blackett, who have each found the net 2 times. So far, their combined goals account for 100.0% of the team’s overall scoring. To start the year, Vancouver has turned to Alec Kann as their primary goalie. In his 3 starts, he has a save percentage of just 53.8%. This has come with opponents taking 15 shots on target.
Los Angeles FC
The Los Angeles FC will host the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, with an above .500 record, at 2-1-0. This mark places them 1st in the Western Conference. Los Angeles comes into the game following a 2-0 win over Inter Miami. For the season, the Los Angeles FC have finished 2 matches having scored at least two goals. On defense, they picked up their 2nd shutout of the year.
Through 3 matches, the Los Angeles FC have found the net, 6 times, placing them 4th in the MLS with a per 90 average of 2.0. Defensively, Los Angeles is off to a good start, ranking 2nd in scoring defense. So far, the team is giving up an average of just 0.33 goals per 90 minutes.
Heading into the match, Carlos Vela leads Los Angeles with 3 goals through 3 matches. Behind him is Ismael Tajouri-Shradi, who has found the net 1 time. Early in the season, goalie Maxime Crépeau is off to a good start, as he has a save percentage of 85.7%, placing him 4th among MLS goalies. This performance has come with opponents taking a total of 7 shots on goal.
Free Vancouver vs. Los Angeles FC MLS Final Analysis:
The Los Angeles FC comes into this game as the heavy betting favorite, with the statistical profile to support it. On the season, LA has generated 47 shots, 4th most in the league. This high number of attempts, as led to 6 goals, despite just 29% of their shot attempts being classified as on target.
A key reason that Los Angeles has been able to generate so many shots, is the fact that they are spending a lot of time working on their opponent’s side of the field. So far, they lead the MLS in offensive possessions in the attacking zone of the field.
Look for LA’s hot offensive play to continue, as Vancouver is allowing their opponents to complete 85.5% of their passes. So far, Vancouver has allowed 34% of their opponent’s possessions to take place in the attacking area.
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