The LA Galaxy (8 wins, 7 draws, 3 losses) welcome New York City FC (9-2-6) to Dignity Health Sports Park Wednesday. Kickoff is set for 10:30 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the LA Galaxy vs. New York City FC odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.
The Galaxy sit 3rd in the Western Conference and have one of the most electric offenses in the MLS. They have averaged 1.94 goals per game, tallying 35, and have allowed 1.50 per game for a +8 goal differential. Los Angeles beat Sporting KC 4-2 Saturday and have won 3 of its last 4 games, scoring at least 2 in 3 of those. F Dejan Joveljic leads the Galaxy in goals (10) and points (13) with 3 assists.
New York City FC has a different style of play, having notched 1.53 goals per game, while allowing 1.18 per game. That has resulted in a +6 goal differential. NYCFC sits 3-1-3 in road games and is coming off a 3-2 home loss against the MLS Cup-reigning Columbus Crew. New York has tallied at least 2 goals in 4 of its last 5 and is led in scoring by F Santiago Rodriguez, who has tallied 7 goals in 17 matches.
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LA Galaxy vs. New York City FC odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 5:17 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: LA Galaxy -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | New York City FC +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Draw +300
- Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -106 | U: -116)
LA Galaxy vs. New York City FC picks and predictions
Prediction
LA Galaxy 2, New York City FC 2
Moneyline (ML)
SPRINKLE DRAW (+300).
New York opened its season with 3 straight losses, losing 4 of its first 5 as well. In its last 10, New York has won 8. It is playing at a high level and has won 3 straight on the road. It has a strong attack while the Galaxy have struggled defensively.
LA has played well recently as well, winning 3 of its last 4, but it has drawn 4 of its last 8 Games and has drawn 7 of 18 Games. With how well both sides are playing, expect a close battle and take DRAW (+300) for the best value on the moneyline.
Over/Under (O/U)
BET OVER 3.5 (+116).
The Galaxy have gone Over even this total in 4 of their last 7 games with 2 of those actually ending in a 2-2 draw. They have scored 10 goals in its last 4 games and has allowed 6 in those.
New York has a similar style and has tallied 8 goals in the last 3 games and 15 goals in its last 6. While it has had a strong defense for most of the season, NYCFC gave up 3 to the Crew Friday and has allowed at least 2 in 3 of its last 7.
Expect a high-scoring game given the pace and talent both sides bring to the pitch. BACK OVER 3.5 (+116).
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