Week 31 MLS Picks

We were able to stop the bleeding in the midweek and pick up a unit, thanks in large part to this sneaky free kick goal from our rivals to the north. The official league injury report came out Friday afternoon, let’s dive into the Week 31 picks.

Austin FC

ML +170

It’s been “do or die” for Austin FC for a while now, but now we’re sprinkling in the intrastate rivalry with Houston Dynamo into the mix on Saturday. Both teams are playing their third match in eight days, but Austin has some fresh legs returning to the lineup from suspension, including Sebastián Driussi. In a must win situation, we’re going full homer for this one. ATX to win.

Philadelphia Union

ML -125

Philly finds themselves tied with their Sunday opponents, DC United, on 33 points in the Eastern Conference. That’s good enough for ninth and the final wild card spot for now, but things are extremely tight, with just two points separating the Union in ninth from CF Montreal in 13th. We’ll ride with the Union at Subaru Park to take care of business against a DC side that has given up a whopping 57 goals in 29 games.

Goal Scorers 

Every week we’ll pick a few of our favorite goal scoring options in the betting market. Here are the Week 31 shouts.

• Cucho +115

• Hany Mukhtar +210

• Kelvin Yeboah +200

• Jesus Ferreira +250

• Osman Bukari +290

• Sebastián Driussi +250

• Ryan Gauld +240

To score 2 or more goals

• Sebastián Driussi +2000 (0.5 U)

• Osman Bukari +2500 (0.5 U)

To score or give assist

• Lucho Acosta -115

• Djordje Mihailovic -115

• Evander +120

• Riqui Puig -120

To score a header

Gyasi Zardes +1000 (0.5 U)

Results

Last week: +1 U

Season: +3.15 U