Since starting off the season with only one point through a three-game winless streak of 0-1-2, Orlando City has been the hottest club in the MLS reeling off six straight wins. The club will try to extend their winning streak to seven this Sunday night when they host Atlanta United.
MLS odds 2018: Orlando City vs. Atlanta pick’em matchup highlights week betting slate
Two of the top teams in the East clash as Orlando City hosts Atlanta United on Sunday night, with the sportsbooks setting a tight betting line.
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Orlando City and Atlanta United are both going off as +155 to win this game with draw odds of +260 at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com.
After missing the first three games of the season with a hamstring injury, Dom Dwyer immediately made his presence felt with two goals in Orlando City’s 4-3 win over the New York Red Bulls. Dwyer has continued to shine with four goals in the club’s last five matches with his presence making the whole team more dangerous on offense.
Dwyer currently sits in a four-way tie for second place in goals scored in the MLS with six goals. One of the players he is tied with is Atlanta United’s midfielder Miguel Almiron. The league leader in goals will also be on the pitch in Atlanta striker Josef Martinez, who has seven.
With so much explosive talent on the field, this game has the highest total on the board this week set at 3.5 goals. Atlanta is the +400 favorite on the 2018 MLS Cup odds.
Two clubs that started the season on long road trips are now reaping the rewards of their home fields of late. The Portland Timbers are 3-0 over their last three games and are going off as -105 favorites at home Sunday against the Seattle Sounders (+275 to win, +260 to draw).
Los Angeles FC is undefeated at home with a record of 2-1-0 and will get a tough test Sunday hosting New York City FC (+215 to win, +255 to draw). Los Angeles is making an immediate impact in its expansion season with a 6-1-2 record through its first nine games.
The New York Red Bulls have the most explosive offense in the MLS so far this season averaging 2.63 goals a game through their first eight games. The Red Bulls hope to stay hot Saturday as +155 road favorites visiting the Colorado Rapids (+175 to win, +240 to draw).
Major League Soccer Betting Lines
Colorado Rapids (+175) vs. New York Red Bulls (+155), Draw (+240)
Portland Timbers (-105) vs. Seattle Sounders (+275), Draw (+260)
Orlando City (+155), Atlanta United (+155), Draw (+260)
Los Angeles FC (+120) vs. New York City FC (+215), Draw (+255)
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