There are just a handful of games left in the MLS regular season which means the MLS Cup odds are starting to sharpen up as teams battle for playoff spots.
Inter Miami (+150) continues to lead the pack after securing the Supporters Shield last night, with the LA Galaxy, Columbus Crew, and LAFC rounding out the teams below 10/1.
Join me as I break down the full MLS odds below.
Odds to win 2024 MLS Cup
Odds as of 10-3-24.
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Favorites to win the MLS Cup
Favorite
Inter Miami (+150)
Inter Miami have captured the Supporters Shield thanks to a 3-2 win last night vs. the Columbus Crew.
Lionel Messi led the charge with a pair of goals including a gorgeous free kick on the stroke of half time.
From here, Inter Miami can ride out the remaining two games with little to play for, giving much-needed rest to its stars.
Contender
LA Galaxy (+500)
The LA Galaxy continue to lead the Western Conference and it's thanks in large part to their scoring ways.
They have the second-best attack in the MLS netting 66 goals and counting, and the third-best goal differential to boot.
The Galaxy turned around a 1-0 halftime hole vs. Colorado to take the game 3-1 and collect all three points.
This is a team built to make a deep run in the playoffs.
Darkhorse
Columbus Crew (+800)
The Columbus Crew have won 13 of their last 18 MLS league fixtures, and have overtaken FC Cincinnati for second spot in the Eastern Conference.
Equipped with the third-stingiest defense in the league (36 goals allowed), the Crew are not to be overlooked.
What is the format for the MLS Cup Playoffs?
The Top 7 teams in each conference make the MLS Cup playoffs, with the top seed in each receiving a bye to the conference semifinals. The other six teams in each conference square off in single-elimination games, with the higher seed playing host. In total, there are four rounds in the MLS Cup playoffs, with every game single-elimination.
When are the MLS Cup Playoffs?
The MLS Cup playoffs will get underway after the regular season ends on Oct. 21, 2024.
Past MLS Cup champions
| Year | Champion | Runner-Up |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Columbus Crew | Los Angeles FC |
| 2022 | Los Angeles FC | Philadelphia Union |
| 2021 | New York City FC | Portland Timbers |
| 2020 | Columbus Crew SC | Seattle Sounders FC |
| 2019 | Seattle Sounders FC | Toronto FC |
| 2018 | Atlanta United FC | Portland Timbers |
| 2017 | Toronto FC | Seattle Sounders FC |
| 2016 | Seattle Sounders FC | Toronto FC |
| 2015 | Portland Timbers | Columbus Crew SC |
| 2014 | Los Angeles Galaxy | New England Revolution |
| 2013 | Sporting Kansas City | Real Salt Lake |
| 2012 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Houston Dynamo |
How to bet on soccer futures odds
MLS futures odds are constantly adjusted throughout the offseason due to player transfers and injuries. Once the season begins, title odds will change as teams win and lose games and as more players get hurt or suspended. Sportsbooks will also adjust MLS odds based on handle and liability to certain teams.
MLS futures odds will usually look like this:
- Seattle Sounders +500
This means that on a $100 bet, you'll stand to win $500 if Seattle wins the MLS Cup. If it's close to the end of the competition, or a club has been particularly dominant, you might see them with a minus sign (-) ahead of their odds.
- LAFC -115
This means that you would need to bet $115 to win just $100 on an LAFC MLS Cup win.
Above we have posted the American odds for MLS. However, these are easy to convert to decimal odds or fractional odds with our odds converter tool.
MLS Cup Odds FAQs
The Columbus Crew won the 2023 MLS Cup over Los Angeles FC.
The L.A. Galaxy have won an MLS record five championships, with DC United just behind with four.
In total, 15 different teams have won the MLS Cup, including first-time winners LAFC in 2022.
