Ready for another weekend of MLS soccer? I am and I've got you covered with two expert picks for two different matches on Matchday 18. My record this year isn't great at 7-14 and -6.55 units. But here's to turning that record around ASAP.
MLS Expert Picks: Matchday 18
New England vs New York
The Game: NE Revolution vs New York Red Bulls, Saturday, June 8, 7:30 PM
| Team | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|
| NE Revolution | +145 | O2.5 (-140) |
| New York Red Bulls | +170 | U2.5 (+110) |
| Draw | +240 |
Pick: OVER 2.5 (-140)
The New England Revolution has seen the total go OVER 2.5 goals four times in their last six games. In their last 8, they've gone 2-0-6 and have allowed 16 goals. Over their last eight games, New England have allowed at least two goals per game.
And now they go up against a free-scoring New York Red Bulls squad. In their last five, the Bulls have tallied 13 goals or 2.6 per game. They hit the OVER all on their own most of the time. They haven't been nearly as prolific defensively with six goals against.
No doubt that this game goes OVER 2.5 goals.
Kansas City vs Seattle
The Game: Sporting KC vs Seattle Sounders, Saturday, June 8, 8:30 PM
| Team | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Sporting KC | +175 | O2.5 (-120) |
| Seattle Sounders | +145 | U2.5 (-105) |
| Draw | +230 |
Pick: Seattle ML (+145)
Kansas City has the worst home record in the West going 1-3-4 in eight games. They've dropped their last seven games in a row. In fact, they haven't won a game since March 30th against Toronto FC. They've been outscored 23-15 since that last win.
Meanwhile, Seattle has been dominant on the road going 3-0-1 in their last four. The only loss came against Real Salt Lake. A respectable loss if there ever was one to have. RSL has been on another level going undefeated in their last 13 games.
This game only goes one way; a Seattle win. Of this, there is no doubt.
