Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy odds, tips and predictions

The Colorado Rapids (15 wins, 5 draws, 11 defeats) welcome the LA Galaxy (17-7-7) to DSG Park to meet the best opponents in the Western Conference. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's 24/7 football odds Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy oddsand meet our top MLS picks and predictions.

The Rapids, who are in 4th place in the West, only have a goal difference of +5, making them the worst of the top 5 teams in the conference. They scored 58 goals and allowed 53. Colorado is coming off a 3-0 away loss to Minnesota United, a game in which there were 0.7 fewer expected goals. However, the Rapids have won four of their last six games and are 10-3-2 at home. They are led offensively by F Rafael Navarrowho scored 14 goals in 31 games.

The Galaxy is the top team in the West and has the best goal difference at +17, having scored 63 goals and allowed just 46. They have 4 players who have scored double figures in goals, led by F Dejan Joveljic Who has 14. However, the Galaxy are only 5-4-6. They have balanced wins and losses in their last five games and are coming off a 4-2 home win against the Vancouver Whitecaps, a game in which they finished with just 0.2 expected goals more.

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Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy odds

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• Money line: Colorado Rapids +120 (Bet $100 to Win $120) | LA Galaxy +170 (Bet $100 to Win $170) | Draw +300 (bet +100 to win $300)
• Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -135 | U: -105)

Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy tips and predictions

forecast

Colorado Rapids 3, LA Galaxy 2

Moneyline (ML)

BET ON COLORADO RAPIDS (+120).

The Galaxy haven't been particularly consistent on the road this season and have had even bigger problems on the road in recent weeks. Los Angeles has lost three road games in a row, including two by multiple goals.

Colorado has now won three straight at home and has emerged victorious in five of its last six games, including against teams like FC Dallas and Sporting KC. The Rapids have won 10 of 15 home games this season.

Consider these trends and the value the house has on the overall win Colorado Rapids (+120).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (-135).

If there's one thing both teams do consistently, it's scoring. The Rapids have scored at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 7 games and have exceeded that number in 4 of them. In four of their last seven goals there were at least 2.2 expected goals, so the Rapids had good chances throughout.

Likewise, the Galaxy are an offensive-minded team that have scored at least four goals in two of their last three games. The Galaxy have scored six goals in each of their last three games and have allowed at least two in four straight games.

Both teams can score and neither can defend well. Take ABOVE 3.5 (-135). And if you're feeling adventurous, you might even consider the Over 4.5 (+165) alternative for a decent return on investment.

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