Week 26 MLS Picks

Two back-to-back awful weeks and we’re nearly back to where we started. With the dreams of double-digit units of profit feeling like a distant memory, we get back on track this weekend. The official league injury report came out this afternoon, let’s get into the Week 26 picks.

LAFC

DNB +130

When we see LAFC offered as heavy underdogs, we’re usually going to at least consider the play. Seattle is hot right now, but LAFC hasn’t lost to the Sounders since the 2021 season. We’ll take the shot on LAFC’s firepower (which will see Oliver Giroud arrive in the coming weeks, yikes!) taking all three points on the road tonight and not take a hit if they draw.

Colorado Rapids

ML +100

Assuming that the heated rivalry referred to as the Rocky Mountain Cup makes this one a little more contentious than your average game, we’re looking to the Rapids to take care of business at home. Chicho Arrango is still suspended for getting a little more contentious than your average game himself last week against Portland, allowing us to feel okay about going against one of the best teams in the league.  

Austin FC

ML +145

No Seba, no problem? Probably not. But we’re still going to ride with our boys and hope some of that Bukari magic he mentioned at media availability on Friday carries the team to three points.

Goal Scorers

Every week we’ll pick a few of our favorite goal scoring options in the betting market. Here are the Week 26 shouts.

• Hany Mukhtar +225

• Santiago Rodriguez +230

• Cucho +125

• Lorenzo Insigne +230

• Hernan Lopez +300

• Denis Bouanga +190

• Pedro De La Vega +360

• Ryan Gauld +170

To score 2 or more goals

Denis Bouanga +1300 (0.5 U)

Results 

Last week: -4.1 U

Season: +0.36 U