MLS Striker
(MLS) Portland Timbers vs. St. Louis City SC,
Total: 2.50 | -211.00 Over
Result: Loss
T.M. Selection: Portland/St Louis OVER.

1) I really like the way this one sets up to be a higher-scoring affair, rather than a lower-scoring defensive battle and the value is there with an over number of 3 goals in the markets.

2) Portland has both scored and allowed 32 goals this season. They are the only team in MLS to have that distinction of at least 32 scored and at least 32 allowed! Portland games averaging about 4 goals on the season.

3) St Louis matches have averaged 3 goals this season and now they are off the wild 3-3 draw with Inter Miami. Portland also off a high-scoring 2-2 draw last week.

4) St Louis enters winless in last 4 games and allowing 10 goals in the process. Both teams now come in hungry and searching for a key win and 3 points in the standings. We can expect this sense of competition to translate into a high-scoring "shootout" once it's all said and done.

T.M. Prediction: 2-2 Draw.