Portland Timbers at Houston Dynamo FC preview, odds and prediction
In Wednesday's MLS action, the Portland Timbers (4 wins, 4 losses, 0 draws) meet Houston Dynamo FC (3-3-3) for an 8:30 p.m. ET kickoff at BBVA Stadium. The match is televised on ESPN+. Below, we preview the Portland Timbers vs. Houston Dynamo FC odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.
The Timbers limp into this one, missing several key members. M Yimmi Chara and F Felipe Mora are away due to Copa America, and M Cristhian Paredes is dealing with a quadricep injury. Despite a patchwork roster, Portland has won three of the past four games.
Houston has no such injury issues, as their entire roster is available for this home match. While it has been a struggle on the road this season, they're a very respectable 3-0-1 in four matches on their home pitch.
Portland Timbers at Houston Dynamo FC: Odds, picks and predictions
Odds via BetMGM ; access USA TODAY Sports' betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:08 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Portland Timbers +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Houston Dynamo FC +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Draw +270
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -165 | U: +125)
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Prediction
Houston Dynamo FC 2, Portland Timbers 1
Money line (ML)
While the Portland Timbers have won four of the past six meetings, HOUSTON DYNAMO FC (+105) have gone 1-0-1 in the past two battles against the Timbers at BBVA Stadium. In fact, Houston is unbeaten in nine straight home matches against Portland across all competitions.
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Over/Under (O/U)
OVER 2.5 (-165) will cost you a pretty penny, but it's worth the lettuce. We have had Over 2.5 goals in six of Portland's last seven matches, while Houston has hit Over 2.5 goals in six of their last seven against the Timbers.
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