​USA Major League Soccer -- Los Angeles Galaxy vs Minnesota United FC Game Preview

 

Pick:AH   Minnesota United FC (+0.5/+1)  @1.88

 

Analysis:

When Los Angeles Galaxy play Minnesota United in an MLS match on Wednesday, they'll be looking to recover from their US Open Cup loss to Sacramento Republic.

 

Los Angeles Galaxy

Los Angeles Galaxy enter Wednesday's match in a negative frame of mind despite having won their last two MLS games by a combined score of four points. After accruing 24 points from their 15 MLS matches, they are presently sixth in the Western Conference. The team has only won one of their previous five MLS games.

 

Minnesota United FC

Minnesota enter the midweek game coming off of four straight losses across all competitions, with just one win in their previous eight MLS games. They will now travel for a third straight game and try to turn around a recent run of results that has seen them drop five of their past six MLS games.

 

Prediction

Even though Minnesota are presently having trouble scoring points, they have performed well against Wednesday's opponents in prior matches. I believe they will maintain their unbeaten streak by keeping their opponents to a draw after avoiding defeat in their last three games against La Galaxy.

USA Major League Soccer -- Vancouver Whitecaps vs FC Dallas Game Preview

 

 

Pick:1x2   FC Dallas  @2.45

 

Analysis:

The Vancouver Whitecaps take on FC Dallas on Thursday in Major League Soccer.

 

Vancouver Whitecaps

The Vancouver Whitecaps prepare for this match after a 3-3 MLS draw with the San Jose Earthquakes. Vancouver Whitecaps games have been increasingly thrilling recently, with plenty of goals expected. In their last six meetings, both teams have scored a total of 20 goals (at an average of 3.33 goals per game), with 9 of those coming from the Vancouver Whitecaps.

 

FC Dallas

FC Dallas enters this match fresh off a 1-3 MLS victory against the Los Angeles Galaxy in their previous match. In the six games leading up to this match, they have been strong in the attacking third, scoring 13 goals. This doesn't change the reality that FC Dallas has had some defensive issues, with goals scored against them in five of those matches.

 

Prediction

Despite a dramatic attacking outburst last weekend, the Caps are unlikely to find as much open space against Dallas, who are considerably more adept at closing you down.

​English Premier League -- Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal Game Preview

 

 

Pick:OU   Over (2.5/3)  @2.03

 

Analysis:

Spurs take on Arsenal in a possibly season-defining North London rivalry on Thursday night at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

 

Tottenham Hotspur

While poor performances in April hurt their chances of finishing in the top four, Tottenham bounced back by defeating Leicester City and ending Liverpool's 12-game Premier League winning streak at Anfield. They've only kept one clean sheet in their previous seven Premier League home games, allowing one goal in each of the last four.

 

Arsenal

With four straight victories over Chelsea, Manchester United, West Ham United, and Leeds United, the Gunners have control of their top-four destiny coming into the closing stretch. They have also won five of their previous seven road trips. The Gunners are now fourth in the table - four-point lead over the Spurs in fifth position.

 

Prediction

The Gunners, along with Manchester City, are the only team in the tournament to have won four consecutive games. Meanwhile, the Spurs are one of just four clubs in the league to have won four of their previous five home games. Considering these factors, either club should be able to score on Thursday.