Colorado Rapids vs. LA Galaxy odds, picks and predictions

The Colorado Rapids hosted by LA Galaxy at DSG Park for Game 2 of their first-round best-of-3 Western Conference playoff series. Kickoff is set for 9:30 PM ET (Apple TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s football odds around Colorado Rapids vs. LA Galaxy oddsand make our top MLS picks and predictions.

The Galaxy obliterated the Rapids 5-0 in the first game at home. The total went over and LA won with ease; however, it has no bearing on this game in terms of goal difference or any significant advantage going forward.

The Rapids finished seventh in the Western Conference. Colorado was significantly better at home and had a home record of 10-3-4. It scored 33 points at home and 17 away. The Rapids’ strength is their offense, averaging 1.79 goals per game. They are struggling though, having lost 5 in a row, including their last 2 at home. Rapids is led by F Rafael Navarrowho have scored 15 goals.

LA finished the regular season in second place in the West with a +19 goal differential, the second best in the conference. The Galaxy also have an extremely potent offense, averaging 2.03 goals per game. match. They went just 6-4-7 on the road this season. LA is led by F Gabriel Chavezwho have scored 16 goals. Four Galaxy players have scored in double figures this season. LA have won 4 of their last 5 games.

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Colorado Rapids vs. LA Galaxy odds

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• Money line: Colorado Rapids +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | LA Galaxy +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Draw +300 (bet $100 to win $300)
• Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -135 | U: -110)

Colorado Rapids vs. LA Galaxy picks and predictions

Forecast

LA Galaxy 3, Colorado Rapids 2

Moneyline (ML)

SAT GALAXY (+130).

In the playoffs, it’s all about getting hot and staying hot, and the Galaxy are doing just that. LA have won 4 of their last 5 games, with 3 of those wins coming by multiple goals. It beat the Rapids 3-1 away on October 2 and finished with 1.3 more expected goals.

Colorado is off to less potent starts and has fallen off a cliff of late, being outscored by 12 goals (15-3) over its last 5 games. The Rapids have allowed at least 2 expected goals in 3 of their last 4 games. Those lingering issues will be a problem against an offensive team like LA.

Having said that, back GALAXY (+130) to finish the series Friday.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (-135).

The Rapids have allowed at least 3 goals in 4 of their last 5 games and have scored at least 2 goals in 6 of their last 11. Colorado is allowing 1.76 goals per game. game while scoring 1.79 per match. Both of these are impressive, the former impressively bad and the latter impressively good.

The Galaxy have gone over this total in 5 of their last 7 games and have combined for 3 goals in those 2 other games. Their matches have consistently been full of goals. Expect it to go on and on OVER 3.5 (-135). If you’re feeling adventurous, consider the Over 4.5 (+165) Option for a nice payout.

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