There are some intriguing matchups in Week 7 of the MLS slate, headlined by a clash between the Vancouver Whitecaps and New York City FC.
Last week saw some thrilling finishes and surprising results, and travel fatigue is beginning to become a factor to take into consideration.
There are 28 teams in action this weekend, and we pick which ones you should bet on with our MLS predictions and free betting picks for Week 7.
Week 6 results: 5-10, -6.43 units
MLS SEASON: 41-48, -4.51 units
MLS moneyline picks for Matchday 7
| Game | Pick |
|---|---|
 Toronto FC vs  FC Cincinnati |
+115 |
 Austin FC vs  LA Galaxy |
+110 |
 CF Montreal vs  Philadelphia Union |
+150 |
 Portland Timbers vs  Los Angeles FC |
-130 |
 Charlotte FC vs  Nashville SC |
DRAW +230 |
 Inter Miami vs  New York Red Bulls |
-217 |
 New England Revolution vs  DC United |
-105 |
 Vancouver Whitecaps vs  New York City FC |
-154 |
 Chicago Fire vs  Atlanta United |
-164 |
 FC Dallas vs  St. Louis CITY SC |
+105 |
 Sporting Kansas City vs  San Jose Earthquakes |
-130 |
 Colorado Rapids vs  Houston Dynamo |
+125 |
 San Diego FC vs  Minnesota United |
-141 |
 Columbus Crew SC vs  Orlando City SC |
DRAW +360 |
Odds courtesy of Sports Interaction.
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Toronto FC vs FC Cincinnati
Pick: Toronto (+115)
Toronto is putting its lengthy homestand to good use, picking up seven points from a possible nine. I like them to add another victory over an FC Cincinnati side that has allowed 18 goals in the last four matches in all competitions.
Austin FC vs LA Galaxy
Pick: Austin (+110)
LAFC is coming off a disappointing 4-2 loss to Toluca in CONCACAF Champions Cup action, and playing in that high altitude takes a toll. Austin put in a terrific showing against LAFC last weekend, and will pick up all three points here.
CF Montreal vs Philadelphia Union
Pick: Montreal (+150)
Both of these teams are in contention for this year’s Wooden Spoon, but Montreal have at least shown signs of life. Playing at home for the first time this season will be a nice boost, and there’s no price where I can back the Union at the moment.
Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles FC
Pick: LAFC (-130)
How will Portland respond to allowing two stoppage-time goals to their rivals last weekend? LAFC shouldn’t need to rotate with a 3-0 lead in CCC, so look for them to tear apart the Timbers' back line.
Charlotte FC vs Nashville SC
Pick: Draw (+230)
Nashville are the better team but a scoreless draw with CF America in CCC means we may see rotation ahead of their match on Tuesday. That will give Charlotte an opportunity to snatch a point.
Inter Miami vs New York Red Bulls
Pick: Inter Miami (-217)
I’m not a fan of Inter Miami’s price. That said, NYRB are an inconsistent bunch and the first “easier” opponent that the Herons have faced in some time. They’re more likely to win than not.
New England Revolution vs DC United
Pick: New England (-105)
DC United’s defensive numbers look good, but they’ve been bolstered by the likes of Philadelphia and Atlanta. The Revs have looked much stronger at home and are offering good value here.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs New York City FC
Pick: Vancouver (-154)
The Whitecaps needed a late comeback against Portland, and the injury issues in defense are becoming a real concern. With no more CCC to worry about, I expect their attack will look better against a NYCFC squad that hasn’t yet shown me it can beat a quality side.
Chicago Fire vs Atlanta United
Pick: Chicago (-164)
Ok Chicago, I see you. That 1-0 win over Nashville opened my eyes a bit, as they scored in the opening minutes and held on for 90 minutes. Atlanta has yet to score a goal in two away fixtures, and that run may continue. Even if they score, it won’t be enough to get a result.
FC Dallas vs St. Louis CITY SC
Pick: Dallas (+105)
St. Louis City has one goal in three away fixtures, and their 6.4 xG through six matches is among the lowest in the league. Dallas comes in off an impressive 4-0 win at DC United and have scored 11 goals in their last three outings.
Sporting Kansas City vs San Jose Earthquakes
Pick: San Jose (-130)
Sporting KC’s xG of 4.3 is by far the lowest in MLS, and they’ve conceded seven goals in their last two matches. San Jose’s only slip-up this season was a 1-0 loss at Seattle, which is also the only goal they’ve conceded through six matches. This price feels like a gift.
Colorado Rapids vs Houston Dynamo
Pick: Colorado (+125)
Colorado suffered a heartbreaker last week. But coming home, where they’ve outscored two opponents 6-1, will ease that pain. Houston cannot close out matches, with four of the 10 goals they’ve conceded this season coming after the 75th minute. I’ll back the Rapids at plus-money.
San Diego FC vs Minnesota United
Pick: San Diego (-141)
Remember that Toluca altitude? It caused issues for San Diego before a 2-2 draw with Real Salt Lake. A 32nd-minute red card doomed them last week against San Jose, but they’ll bounce back to form against a Minnesota side that lost to Nashville and Vancouver by a combined eight goals.
Columbus Crew SC vs Orlando City SC
Pick: Draw (+360)
I’ll give the caveat that if a team is to win, it’ll be the Crew. But I wouldn’t bet my money, your money, or anybody’s money on them at -200 odds to do so. I will bet on a draw at +360, as Orlando’s got attackers that can give some problems to this Crew back line.
