Betting MLS Cup Playoffs: Teams to Wager On

Understanding the Basics

• Moneyline
  This is the simplest bet. It’s a wager on who will win the match outright.
  The odds are expressed as a positive or negative number.
  A positive number indicates an underdog, meaning you’ll win more than you bet if they win.
  A negative number signifies a favorite, and you’ll win less than you bet if they win.
• Spread
  This is a bet on the margin of victory. The spread is a handicap that evens the odds.
  If a team is favored by -1.5 goals, they must win by more than 1.5 goals for you to win the bet.
  If they win by exactly 1.5 goals, it’s a push and you get your bet back.
• Over/Under
  This is a bet on the total number of goals scored in the match.
  You can bet on the total being over or under a specific number.
• Props
  These are additional bets on specific aspects of the match, like which player will score the first goal or whether a team will get a red card.

Example

Let’s say the odds for a match between the New York City FC and the Philadelphia Union are:

• NYCFC: -150
• Philadelphia Union: +130

This means:

• If you bet $150 on NYCFC to win, you’ll win $100.
• If you bet $100 on Philadelphia Union to win, you’ll win $130.

Tips for Reading MLS Cup Playoff Odds

• Understand implied probability
  The odds represent the sportsbook’s estimate of the probability of an outcome. For example, -150 implies a 60% chance of winning.
• Consider factors
  Analyze teams’ recent performances, injuries, and matchups to make informed decisions.
• Stay updated
  Keep an eye on the news section for any late-breaking developments that could affect the odds.

By following these guidelines, you’ll be well-equipped to read MLS Cup Playoff odds and make informed betting decisions.

Previous Betting News

Okay MyBookie soccer betting faithful, with the Philadelphia Union taking home the Supporter’s Shield hardware as the top team in the regular season and the start of the 2020 MLS postseason set to get underway on Friday, Nov. 10, now is a perfect time to look at what lies ahead so you can get ready to make your bets against our MLS odds.

Soccer Betting Preview – 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs Analysis

On Oct. 29, MLS announced that playoff positions would be awarded on a points per game basis. Here is a look at who’s in the postseason

Eastern Conference

Teams eliminated from contention

Eastern Conference:

Chicago Fire, Atlanta United, D.C. United, FC Cincinnati.

Western Conference:

Vancouver Whitecaps, LA Galaxy, Real Salt Lake, Houston Dynamo.

Playoff format

The play-in round will feature a pair of single-elimination games featuring the 7-10 seeds in the Eastern Conference.

Play-In Round Picks (Friday, Nov. 20)

No. 8 New England Revolution (8-8-8) Vs No. 9 Montreal Impact (8-14-2) at 6:30 p.m. ET

Where: Gillette Stadium

New England finished in eighth place in the eastern conference standings with 26 goals scored and 25 allowed. Montreal finished one spot back while scoring 33 goals, but allowing 43 goals defensively. New England hits the playoffs fresh off their regular season-ending 2-0 loss against Philadelphia on Sunday.

“I think in the first half in particular they were much more aggressive, they put us under pressure, and our passing and inability to hold the ball, to keep the ball was very poor,” manager Bruce Arena said. “That was our entire team. That had nothing to do with our top three players. I think from our back line up, we did a real job with our passing, our ability to hold the ball, to possess the ball.”

Montreal hits the playoffs coming off a 3-2 win over D.C. United on Sunday.

“This game mirrors our season,” manager Thierry Henry said. We always needed to fight, we did it and we didn’t give up. Could we have clinched before? Yes of course. But we did it today, away from home, down at halftime against a team that was hot at the moment and we needed to fight for it.”

Prediction

New England has won three straight and seven of 10 in this rivalry including a 3-2  road win on October 14. While the Revolution aren’t nearly as explosive as the Impact, New England is the far better defensive team in this pairing and playing at home. While I’m expecting Montreal to put up a good effort in this one, I like New England by a goal

Pick: New England 3 Montreal 1

No. 7 Nashville SC (8-7-8) Vs No. 10 Inter Miami CF (7-13-3) at 9:00 p.m. ET

Where: Nissan Stadium

Nashville finished in seventh place in the eastern conference while scoring 24 goals and allowing 22 goals defensively. Inter Miami reached the playoffs in its first season in the MLS by finishing 10th in the eastern conference while scoring 25 goals and allowing 35 defensively. Nashville hits the postseason coming off a thrilling 3-2 win over Orlando City on Sunday while Inter Miami recorded a hard-fought 2-1 win over Cincinnati on Sunday to punch their ticket to the playoffs.

Prediction

Nashville recorded a 1-0 home win over Miami in their first ever meeting on Aug. 30 while the two played to a scoreless draw in their only other meeting on Sept. 6. As much as I was impressed with Miami’s win on Sunday, the expansion team just isn’t quite ready to get past Nashville in this affair. While Inter has the slight edge in goals scored this season, Miami has been borderline awful defensively in allowing 10 more goals than they put on the board during the regular season. That lack of quality defense will be the reason Nashville narrowly escapes with a one-goal win!

Pick: Nashville 2 Miami 1