The LA Galaxy (0 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses) welcome Inter Miami (1-0-0) to Dignity Health Sports Park Sunday. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the LA Galaxy vs. Inter Miami odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.
For the longest time, LA Galaxy was the gold standard in the MLS, but they struggled last season, ending the season in 13th place of 14 Western Conference teams. The Galaxy had a -16 goal differential, allowing 67 in 34 matches. Riqui Puig, a 24-year-old midfielder from Spain, was tied for a team-high 11 goals and assists. He will be returning to the club.
As for Inter Miami, their 2023 season was headlined by a Leagues Cup trophy in a penalty shootout with Nashville SC. The addition of F Lionel Messi was paramount and prompted many other former Barcelona greats to join the squad. Miami still finished 14th of 15 teams. However, it did start off the 2024 season with a 2-0 win over Real Salt Lake on Wednesday.
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LA Galaxy vs. Inter Miami odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:16 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: LA Galaxy +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Inter Miami +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Draw +280 (bet $100 to win $280)
- Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +120 | U: -146)
LA Galaxy vs. Inter Miami picks and predictions
Prediction
Inter Miami 3, LA Galaxy 1
Moneyline
BET INTER MIAMI (+140).
Inter has a strong MLS side with a good mix of veterans and young talent. Messi leads the roster, but F Robert Taylor is a good up-and-coming forward as well. They should both be able to press the Galaxy backline.
LA’s issues last season stemmed from poor defense, which it hasn’t resolved. LA won just 6 of 17 home games last season and may struggle against a team as technically skilled as Miami. Expect the Messi-led squad to continue to shine.
Back INTER MIAMI (+140).
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 3.5 (+120).
The Galaxy allowed 1.97 goals per game last season. In their last 8 to close out the 2023 season, they allowed 2 or more goals in all but 2 matches. This team’s defense may again be one of the worst in the MLS, and they are going against a team with elite passing.
However, LA also averaged 1.5 goals per Game and will be going against a team with several aging players. Inter was a mess defensively after the arrival of Messi as well, and they may again struggle in that area, especially when taking on a team more capable than RSL.
Take OVER 3.5 (+120).
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