{"id":313233,"date":"2024-12-05T08:18:36","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T13:18:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.northstargaming.ca\/admin\/nsgcms\/?p=313233"},"modified":"2024-12-05T08:18:37","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T13:18:37","slug":"mls-cup-picks-and-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms.northstargaming.ca\/admin\/nsgcms\/mls-cup-picks-and-predictions\/","title":{"rendered":"Los Angeles Galaxy vs. New York Red Bulls MLS Cup picks: Back L.A, goals in second-half"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Los Angeles Galaxy will make their 10th MLS Cup Final appearance when they host the New York Red Bulls on Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pregame narrative:<\/strong> The Galaxy have been dominant on their path to the Finals. I expect them to defeat the Red Bulls in 90 minutes with most of the scoring taking place in the second half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out my MLS Cup picks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MLS Cup picks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Go to full MLS betting markets<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bet:<\/strong> Los Angeles Galaxy moneyline (-118)<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Galaxy enter the final in excellent form, scoring 16 goals and conceding just three. I expect them to take care of business against a side that has been fortunate just to get there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greg Vanney’s L.A. squad features a dangerous attacking trio in Dejan Joveljic, Gabriel Pec, and Joseph Paintsil. They combined for 41 goals in the regular season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Galaxy will be without Ricard Puig, who suffered a torn ACL in last week’s win. The former Barcelona player has been the driving force in Galaxy’s midfield, but his absence is already baked into this line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In his place, Marco Reus brings a wealth of big-match experience. He spent several years with Bundesliga’s Borussia Dortmund and the German national team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elsewhere, Diego Fagundez can slot in the attacking midfielder role while defensive midfielders Gaston Brugman and Marco Delgado are solid options in positive gameplay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for New York, the Red Bulls arrive at the big dance thanks to their defence, and perhaps some good fortune, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In their 2-0 victory over NYCFC, they were outpossessed (71-to-29 percent) and allowed 2.80 expected goals against on 25 shots. Against Orlando City, they were limited to a single shot on target, which came from a set-piece header off Andres Reyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key stat:<\/strong> The Galaxy own the best home record in MLS at 13-3-1. Their lone defeat came back in July against LAFC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick pick<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Over 1.5 total goals – 2nd half (-125):<\/strong> If the playoffs thus far are any indication, the Final could feature an action-packed second half:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • 66 percent (10 of 15) of the Galaxy’s playoff goals have come in the second half.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 63 percent (five of eight) of the Red Bulls’ playoff goals have been after half-time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    This match-up has the makings of one packed with late drama as the pressure intensifies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Picks made at 3:20 p.m. on 12\/04\/24.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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