The twenty-seventh edition of the Major League Soccer is already underway and with it, the 28 American teams started this season with a single clear objective, to win the title of one of the leagues that have had the greatest growth in the world in recent years.
Last season we saw how New York City was crowned for the first time in its history, after defeating the favorite team, Portland Timbers, in the final after a very exciting penalty shootout that came after a 1-1 result in the regulation time.
The format of the season will be the same as in the previous ones, the 28 teams are divided into two conferences, East and West, to then enter the playoffs and end with the grand final.
The 2022 MLS season is already underway and, after a clean slate after the end of last season, the teams arrive with the clear objective of being champions.
Many of the teams have started strong this season, crushing their rivals and showing that their level of play is still at the top. While others have a pending account from last season and at this start, they have not managed to settle them.
Colorado vs. Atlanta United
When: Saturday, March 05 at 06:00 pm ET
Moneyline odds: Colorado +108 / Atlanta United +230 (Source: MyBookie.ag)
Draw odds: +250
Where Can I Watch? ESPN / TUDN / DAZN / ABC / FOX / Univisión / UniMas
This Saturday, March 05, 2022, we will have the game between Colorado Rapids and Atlanta United, which will be played at Dicks Sporting Goods Park, home of Colorado, at 06:00 pm ET.
Betting Analysis
The Colorado Rapids managed to finish in first place in the Western Conference last season, but then couldn’t follow through on their championship dream when they were defeated by the Portland Timbers in the Conference Semifinals, with a score of 1-0. This season the Rapids have started in the worst possible way.
In their first game, they were categorically crushed by LAFC with a score of 0-3.
On the other hand, we have Atlanta United, one of the teams that have tried to put together an excellent team for this season to seek a new championship. Atlanta United qualified for last season’s postseason in fifth place in the Eastern Conference. After this, their aspirations quickly faded when they were eliminated by the future champion of the season, New York City, with a score of 0-2, in the first round of the playoffs.
Atlanta United got off to a great start this season beating the powerhouse Sporting KC with a score of 3-1.
Look for a straight win on the Moneyline for Colorado. If you put $100 on Colorado Rapids at +108 you’ll be looking at a $108 win with a total payout of $208.
Colorado vs. Atlanta United Betting Pick: Colorado Rapids.
Real Salt Lake vs. Seattle Sounders
When: Saturday, March 05 at 06:00 pm ET
Moneyline odds: Real Salt Lake vs. +175 / Seattle Sounders +150 (Source: MyBookie.ag)
Draw odds: +220
Where Can I Watch? ESPN / TUDN / DAZN / ABC / FOX / Univisión / UniMas
One of the best teams in MLS in recent years, the Seattle Sounders visits Real Salt Lake this Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Rio Tinto Stadium. This match will be one of the better of this second day of the championship since neither team got a victory on the first day of the 2022 championship.
Betting Analysis
The Seattle Sounders were the most consistent and powerful team last season, achieving almost absolute domination of the Western Conference, until, in the last days, the Colorado Rapids managed to snatch first place in the table. Due to this, the Sounders had to play the first round of playoffs, where they unexpectedly suffered a loss against Real Salt Lake, via penalties, with a score of 6-5.
Seattle Sounders started their season with a loss against Nashville, with a score of 0-1.
On the other hand, we have Real Salt Lake, one of the teams that had given us a very pleasant surprise last season after eliminating the Seattle Sounders and, later, eliminating another of the favorite teams of the season, Sporting KC. After these two wins, Real Salt Lake grew in confidence and level of play, but they were completely stopped by the Portland Timbers in the conference finals, with a score of 0-2.
This season, Real Salt Lake started it with a draw on their first day against the Dynamo, with a score of 0-0.
Look for a straight win on the Moneyline for Sounders. If you put $100 on Sounders at +150 you’ll be looking at a $150 win with a total payout of $250.
Real Salt Lake vs. Seattle Sounders Betting Pick: Seattle Sounders.
Minnesota vs. Nashville
When: Saturday, March 05 at 06:00 pm ET
Moneyline odds: Minnesota +135 / Nashville +200 (Source: MyBookie.ag)
Draw odds: +220
Where Can I Watch? ESPN / TUDN / DAZN / ABC / FOX / Univisión / UniMas
Another very good game that we will enjoy on day 2 of the MLS is, without a doubt, this one between Minnesota and Nashville, which will also face each other this Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 06:00 pm ET, at Allianz Field, home of Minnesota.
Betting Analysis
Minnesota United come into this tournament with the mission of improving their participation from last season, where they lost in the first round of the playoffs against the Portland Timbers, with a score of 1-3. After this defeat, Minnesota has considered renewing many facets of its game that will help them be at their highest level and thus be able to finish in the top places in the Western Conference.
Minnesota kicked off its 2022 MLS season with a 1-1 draw against the Philadelphia Union.
On the other hand, we have Nashville, another team that was always at the top of the 2021 season standings, fighting for second place with the Philadelphia Union. After their good season, Nashville was another of the powerful teams that are called to be protagonists in the playoffs, but their dream was frustrated when Philadelphia eliminated them in the conference semifinals through penalties.
Nashville started the season with a very good victory against the Seattle Sounders with a score of 1-0.
Look for a straight win on the Moneyline for Minnesota. If you put $100 on Minnesota at +135 you’ll be looking at a $135 win with a total payout of $235.
Minnesota vs. Nashville Betting Pick: Minnesota.
Whitecaps vs. NYC FC
When: Saturday, March 05 at 06:00 pm ET
Moneyline odds: Whitecaps +245 / NYC FC +101 (Source: MyBookie.ag)
Draw odds: +255
Where Can I Watch? ESPN / TUDN / DAZN / ABC / FOX / Univisión / UniMas
The current MLS champions, NYC FC, have not started the season as they would have liked, so they arrive at this second day with the mission of obtaining a victory that will help them to be, from the beginning of the season, in the top of the standings.
This match between NYC FC and Whitecaps will be this Saturday, March 05, 2022, at BC Place Stadium, home of the Whitecaps.
Betting Analysis
NYC started this season with a difficult loss against the LA Galaxy, with a score of 0-1. Therefore, they have the mission to seek victory in this match if they want to be on top of the table as soon as possible.
On the other hand, we have the Whitecaps, another of the teams that lost in the first round of the playoffs last season, this time against Sporting KC. This season, Vancouver has started with a terrible defeat against the Columbus Crew, with a score of 0-4.
Look for a straight win on the Moneyline for NYC FC. If you put $100 on NYC FC at +101 you’ll be looking at a $101 win with a total payout of $201.
Whitecaps vs. NYC FC Betting Pick: NYC FC.
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Eduardo Perozo: Author
Eduardo Perez is a Gambyl sports betting staff writer. He is based in South America and is an expert in all things Football especially when it comes to Ecuardorian and Brazilian league soccer.
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