Football 
Tennis 
Horse Racing MLS Best Bets: Three Selections to Ponder Across The Pond
MLS Best Bets: Sunday, April, 30th
We have the best bets ahead of this week’s MLS matches. Many of the usual suspects are fighting it out at the top of the table at this stage of the season. However, some teams are yet to get into their stride.
We are delving into the corners and 1×2 markets to find the value in three fixtures in the early hours of Sunday morning.
In this article:
- Orlando City vs LA Galaxy Preview & Best Bet
- St. Louis vs Portland Timbers Preview & Best Bet
- Kansas City vs Montreal Preview & Best Bet
Orlando City vs LA Galaxy Preview
Sunday, April 30th, 00:30 (UK)
Orlando City have picked up eleven points in their opening eight league matches. They will need to pick up the pace if they want to be in with a chance of making the playoffs this season. Oscar Pareja’s side were beaten 3-1 by DC United last weekend and haven’t won consecutive matches so far this campaign.
LA Galaxy have been poor in the early stages of this season. They are 28th in the overall MLS table and have a negative goal difference of five. However, they ended their run of six matches without a win last week by beating Austin 2-0.
Orlando City vs LA Galaxy Best Bet
LA Galaxy’s matches have seen the most corners in the MLS so far this season. There has been an average of 13.38 per game, well above the league average of 9.77. There have been ten corners or more in six of LA’s eight matches.
Orlando’s matches have seen an average of 9.5 corners per game, but this bet has landed in their last four matches. The team have had nine and ten corners in their last two home matches. This bet also landed when these sides met last season. The game finished with 14 corners.
- Selection: Over 9 Corners In The Match
- Best Odds: 1.83 (bet365)
- Stakes: 8/10
More Orlando City vs LA Galaxy Tips
St. Louis City vs Portland Timbers Preview
Sunday, April 30th, 01:30 (UK)
This is St. Louis’s inaugural season in the MLS, and they have made a strong start. They are top of the Western Conference after winning 19 points in their opening nine matches. It’s hard to tell how they will fare as the season progresses, but they will be aiming to earn a place in the playoffs after their strong start.
Portland Timbers are 11 points behind St. Louis at this stage. They are yet to win a match away from home this season. They have conceded 12 goals across their 12 games on the road.
St. Louis City vs Portland Timbers Best Bet
St. Louis are averaging 1.22 more goals per game than their opponents. Los Angeles are the only side with a better average goal difference per match. Bradley Carnell’s have scored eleven goals across their four home matches.
Portland Timbers are conceding 1.67 goals per game. This is the fourth most in the league. The underlying metrics are also a cause for concern for the visitors. They have the lowest xG in the MLS, with 0.90 per game. They also have the 2nd highest xGA with 1.65. The signs are ominous as they prepare to take on St. Louis’s rampant attack.
- Selection: St. Louis To Win
- Best Odds: 1.85 (Bwin)
- Stakes: 7/10
More St. Louis City vs Portland Timbers Tips
Kansas City vs Montreal Preview
Sunday, April 30th, 01:30 (UK)
Kansas City are rock bottom of the overall table. They are still hunting for their first win after nine matches, and scoring has been a real issue for Peter Vermes’ team. Kansas finished 22nd last season, so they would have been expecting to be near the bottom this campaign.
However, Montreal were third in the overall table last season. Their decline this season has been sharp. They have struggled to get going, collecting just six points from eight matches. They were beaten by Kansas last season despite finishing well above them in the table.
Kansas City vs Montreal Best Bet
Sporting Kansas have underperformed their xG more than any other side in the league. They have an xG of 1.5 per game, but they have only managed to score an average of 0.33 goals per game. However, they are taking on a side that has struggled with the underlying data, so this is a great opportunity to grab their first win.
Montreal have the joint-worst xG in the league. They have struggled to create quality chances and are fortunate to be three points ahead of Kansas in the division. They have lost all five of their away matches without scoring, conceding 14 in the process.
- Selection: Kansas City To Win
- Best Odds: 1.92 (Unibet)
- Stakes: 7/10
Odds as at 13:20 April 27th 2023. Odds may now differ.
More Kansas City vs Montreal Tips
What are Football Best Bets?
Best bets are our best value football picks. Our tipsters employ their knowledge and identify the best value bets. Our best bets span a wide range of markets, ranging from 1X2, goals over/under to the Asian handicap. Stay up to date with bettingexpert to follow up on the latest best bets.
