The 2023 Major League Soccer Playoffs kick off on Wednesday night when the New York Red Bulls host Charlotte FC and the San Jose Earthquakes travel to Kansas City to take on Sporting KC.
The home teams in each matchup, the Red Bulls and Sporting, are the money line favorites.
Will the chalk get it done? Or will the dogs bite in MLS’s first playoff games of the year?
Check out MLS Cup betting lines for the Wildcard Rounds, plus betting analysis and MyBookie’s free picks for Wednesday’s matchups.
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2023 Major League Soccer season | 28th edition of the Major League Soccer
Wildcard Round: Saturday, October 25th, 2023 | Single match
New York Red Bulls vs Charlotte FC
MLS Cup Odds: New York Red Bulls -134; Charlotte FC +370
Wednesday, October 25th at 7:30 pm ET
Red Bull Arena, Harrison, New Jersey
Why Charlotte FC is a good bet against New York Red Bulls
Charlotte had to win 1 of their last 2 games versus Lionel Messi and Inter Miami and that’s exactly what the underdog did. Charlotte drew against Inter in the Ft. Lauderdale game.
Then in their next against Messi and his mates, Charlotte rolled to a 1-0 victory. Overall, Charlotte has won 3-of-4. The last loss came way back on Sep 30.
Why New York Red Bulls is a good bet against Charlotte FC
Like Charlotte, the New York Red Bulls enter this wildcard game hot. NYRB has won 3 straight.
The streak started with a 2-1 victory over the MLS’s top club, FC Cincinnati. Then the Red Bulls topped Toronto 3-0. NYRB took the winning streak a step further with a 1-0 victory versus Nashville on Oct 21.
Final Betting Prediction: New York Red Bulls vs Charlotte FC
Both teams are playing well enough to win this. But the New York Red Bulls have home pitch advantage and rate a slight edge.
However, NYRB may have to work for the victory. When it comes to our bet, we must go with the draw. The other two head-to-head matchups this season ended in draws. A third straight draw in regulation is probable.
MLS Cup Picks: Draw | Bet Sporting Kansas City vs San Jose Earthquakes Today
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Sporting Kansas City vs San Jose Earthquakes
MLS Cup Odds: Sporting Kansas City -131; San Jose Earthquakes +330
Wednesday, October 25th at 9:30 pm ET
Children’s Mercy Park, Kansas City, Kansas
Why San Jose Earthquakes are a good bet against Sporting Kansas City
San Jose is on the cusp of a breakout victory. The Earthquakes have drawn in their last 4. SJ is on the cusp of a win.
Although the Earthquakes lost the last head-to-head, they beat Sporting Kansas City 3-0 in the head-to-head before. The match that SJ won happened this year.
Why Sporting Kansas City is a good bet against San Jose Earthquakes
Sporting KC has won 3-of-4. Not only that, but in the last head-to-head, Sporting blasted San Jose 3-0.
The game that Sporting won happened on their pitch. San Jose isn’t a great road team. So KC has a massive edge.
Final Betting Prediction: Sporting Kansas City vs San Jose Earthquakes
In the last 2 head-to-head matchups, the home squad has prevailed and the final score hasn’t been close. On April 15 this year, San Jose dominated KC 3-0.
In the rematch on August 23, Sporting Kansas City blasted the Earthquakes 3-0. Because this happens on Sporting’s pitch, Kansas City has a huge edge. Not only that, but form wise, KC is playing much better, scoring victories over the Houston Dynamo, Minnesota United, and Real Salt Lake in 3 of their last 4. The home team scores a regulation victory.
MLS Cup Picks: Sporting Kansas City -131 | Bet Sporting Kansas City vs San Jose Earthquakes Today
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MLS Cup Playoffs Schedule
| Date | Time | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, October 25 | 7:30 p.m. | New York Red Bulls | vs. | Charlotte FC |
| Wednesday, October 25 | 9:30 p.m. | Sporting Kansas City | vs. | San Jose Earthquakes |
| Saturday, October 28 | 6:00 p.m. | Philadelphia Union | vs. | New England Revolution |
| Saturday, October 28 | 6:00 p.m. | LAFC | vs. | Vancouver Whitecaps |
| Sunday, October 29 | 6:00 p.m. | Houston Dynamo FC | vs. | Real Salt Lake |
| Sunday, October 29 | 6:00 p.m. | FC Cincinnati | vs. | TBD |
| Sunday, October 29 | 6:00 p.m. | St. Louis CITY SC | vs. | TBD |
| Monday, October 30 | 9:00 p.m. | Orlando City SC | vs. | Nashville SC |
| Monday, October 30 | 9:00 p.m. | Seattle Sounders FC | vs. | FC Dallas |
Updated 2024 MLS Odds to Win
| MLS Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Inter Miami CF | +177 |
| Los Angeles FC | +620 |
| FC Cincinnati | +990 |
| Los Angeles Galaxy | +1025 |
| Columbus Crew | +1075 |
| Real Salt Lake | +1325 |
| New York Red Bulls | +1500 |
| New York City FC | +2300 |
| Vancouver Whitecaps FC | +2400 |
| Minnesota United FC | +3200 |
| Colorado Rapids | +3700 |
| Houston Dynamo | +4200 |
| Charlotte FC | +4500 |
| Seattle Sounders | +4600 |
| Atlanta United FC | +5000 |
| MLS Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia Union | +5200 |
| Austin FC | +5400 |
| Nashville SC | +6200 |
| Portland Timbers | +6400 |
| Saint Louis City SC | +6400 |
| Toronto FC | +6600 |
| DC United | +8500 |
| Orlando City SC | +14000 |
| New England Revolution | +15000 |
| CF Montreal | +17000 |
| Sporting Kansas City | +18000 |
| FC Dallas | +22000 |
| Chicago Fire | +28000 |
| San Jose Earthquakes | +38000 |
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