2023 MLS Cup Playoffs Odds: Wild-card Preview and Betting Prediction

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The 2023 Major League Soccer Playoffs kick off on Wednesday night when the New York Red Bulls host Charlotte FC and the San Jose Earthquakes travel to Kansas City to take on Sporting KC.

The home teams in each matchup, the Red Bulls and Sporting, are the money line favorites.

Will the chalk get it done? Or will the dogs bite in MLS’s first playoff games of the year?

Check out MLS Cup betting lines for the Wildcard Rounds, plus betting analysis and MyBookie’s free picks for Wednesday’s matchups.

2023 MLS Cup Playoffs Odds: Wild-card Preview and Betting Prediction | MyBookie Playoff Betting Preview

2023 Major League Soccer season | 28th edition of the Major League Soccer
Wildcard Round: Saturday, October 25th, 2023 | Single match

New York Red Bulls vs Charlotte FC

MLS Cup Odds: New York Red Bulls -134; Charlotte FC +370
Wednesday, October 25th at 7:30 pm ET
Red Bull Arena, Harrison, New Jersey

Why Charlotte FC is a good bet against New York Red Bulls
Charlotte had to win 1 of their last 2 games versus Lionel Messi and Inter Miami and that’s exactly what the underdog did. Charlotte drew against Inter in the Ft. Lauderdale game.

Then in their next against Messi and his mates, Charlotte rolled to a 1-0 victory. Overall, Charlotte has won 3-of-4. The last loss came way back on Sep 30.

Why New York Red Bulls is a good bet against Charlotte FC
Like Charlotte, the New York Red Bulls enter this wildcard game hot. NYRB has won 3 straight.

The streak started with a 2-1 victory over the MLS’s top club, FC Cincinnati. Then the Red Bulls topped Toronto 3-0. NYRB took the winning streak a step further with a 1-0 victory versus Nashville on Oct 21.

Final Betting Prediction: New York Red Bulls vs Charlotte FC
Both teams are playing well enough to win this. But the New York Red Bulls have home pitch advantage and rate a slight edge.

However, NYRB may have to work for the victory. When it comes to our bet, we must go with the draw. The other two head-to-head matchups this season ended in draws. A third straight draw in regulation is probable.

MLS Cup Picks: Draw | Bet Sporting Kansas City vs San Jose Earthquakes Today
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Sporting Kansas City vs San Jose Earthquakes

MLS Cup Odds: Sporting Kansas City -131; San Jose Earthquakes +330
Wednesday, October 25th at 9:30 pm ET
Children’s Mercy Park, Kansas City, Kansas

Why San Jose Earthquakes are a good bet against Sporting Kansas City
San Jose is on the cusp of a breakout victory. The Earthquakes have drawn in their last 4. SJ is on the cusp of a win.

Although the Earthquakes lost the last head-to-head, they beat Sporting Kansas City 3-0 in the head-to-head before. The match that SJ won happened this year.

Why Sporting Kansas City is a good bet against San Jose Earthquakes
Sporting KC has won 3-of-4. Not only that, but in the last head-to-head, Sporting blasted San Jose 3-0.

The game that Sporting won happened on their pitch. San Jose isn’t a great road team. So KC has a massive edge.

Final Betting Prediction: Sporting Kansas City vs San Jose Earthquakes
In the last 2 head-to-head matchups, the home squad has prevailed and the final score hasn’t been close. On April 15 this year, San Jose dominated KC 3-0.

In the rematch on August 23, Sporting Kansas City blasted the Earthquakes 3-0. Because this happens on Sporting’s pitch, Kansas City has a huge edge. Not only that, but form wise, KC is playing much better, scoring victories over the Houston Dynamo, Minnesota United, and Real Salt Lake in 3 of their last 4. The home team scores a regulation victory.

MLS Cup Picks: Sporting Kansas City -131 | Bet Sporting Kansas City vs San Jose Earthquakes Today
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