MLS Week 8 Odds & Preview Analysis
Week 8 Wonders: Surprises and Shifting Standings in MLS Action
What makes MLS team standings that it’s hard to keep track! Let’s hope MLS week 8 gives us that and more!
Top Five Goals and Assists Going into MLS Week 8
We had a few changes in the Golden Boot race as we head into MLS week 8 action. Denis Bouanga scored a hattrick and moved to second behind Jordan Morris. In the assist category, Almada continues his fantastic season by adding another to his tally, and Seattle’s Nicolás Lodeiro moves up right behind Almada.
Goal Scorers |
Assist Leaders |
|---|---|
| Jordan Morris 8 goals Seattle Sounders | Leo Chu 5 assists Seattle Sounders |
| Denis Bouanga 6 goals LAFC | Thiago Almada 5 assists Atlanta United |
| Joao Klauss 5 goals St. Louis CITY SC | Nicolas Loderio 4 assists Seattle Sounders |
| Amine Bassi 5 goals Houston Dynamo | Eduard Lowen 4 assists St. Louis CITY SC |
| Thiago Almada 4 goals Atlanta United | Julian Gressel 4 assists Vancouver Whitecaps |
Current Standings
Despite some not-so-intriguing matches in week six, the tables got shaken up quite a bit! These are the current standing going into MLS week 8:
West |
East |
|---|---|
| Seattle Sounders 5-1-1 | FC Cincinnati 5-0-2 |
| St. Louis CITY SC 5-2-0 | New England Revs 5-1-1 |
| LAFC 4-0-2 | Atlanta United 4-1-2 |
| FC Dallas 3-2-2 | Columbus Crew 4-2-1 |
| Minnesota United 3-1-2 | Nashville SC 3-2-2 |
| San Jose 3-2-2 | Chicago Fire 2-1-3 |
| Houston Dynamo 3-3-0 | NYCFC 2-2-3 |
| Vancouver Whitecaps 2-2-3 | Orlando City FC 2-2-2 |
| Austin FC 2-3-1 | Toronto FC 1-1-5 |
| Real Salt Lake 2-4-0 | Philadelphia Union 2-4-1 |
| Colorado Rapids 1-3-3 | Redbull NY 1-2-4 |
| Portland Timbers 1-4-2 | Inter Miami 2-5-0 |
| LA Galaxy 0-3-3 | DC United 1-4-2 |
| Sporting KC 0-4-3 | Charlotte FC 1-4-2 |
| CF Montreal 1-5-0 |
MLS Week 8 Schedule and Betting Odds
Below will be the MLS week 8 matches with their betting odds. What a surprise! There is one Sunday match on the docket this week. However, there is still a lot on Saturday, so thank Apple for MLS 360 so you can catch multiple games!
Saturday 4/15
- NYCFC (-105) vs. Nashville SC (+260)
- DRAW (+240)
- Columbus Crew (-105) vs. New England Revolution (+265)
- DRAW (+230)
- Toronto FC (+155) vs. Atlanta United (+165)
- DRAW (+215)
- CF Montreal (-125) vs. DC United (+290)
- DRAW (+270)
- New York Red Bulls (-165) vs. Houston Dynamo (+425)
- DRAW (+265)
- Charlotte FC (+100) vs. Colorado Rapids (+240)
- DRAW (+245)
- Minnesota United (+130) vs. Orlando City FC (+210)
- DRAW (+235)
- St. Louis CITY SC (+140) vs. FC Cincinnati (+180)
- DRAW (+220)
- Chicago Fire (+175) vs. Philadelphia Union (+145)
- DRAW (+220)
- Austin FC (-120) vs. Vancouver Whitecaps (+265)
- DRAW (+270)
- FC Dallas (-150) vs. Real Salt Lake (+360)
- DRAW (+245)
- Portland Timbers (+175) vs. Seattle Sounders (+135)
- DRAW (+240)
- San Jose Earthquakes (+110) vs. Sporting KC (+215)
- DRAW (+235)
Sunday 4/16
- LA Galaxy (+185) vs. LAFC (+130)
- DRAW (+235)
Key Betting Matchups for MLS Week 8
After an action-packed week in MLS action, week eight should be a lot more fun. There are plenty of juicy matchups heading into MLS week 8. So instead of our standard three-match programming, we will give fans four matches!
So here are the four key MLS week 8 games every sports fan betting on MLS should watch.
Columbus Crew vs England Revolution
Day/Time:
MLS Odds: Crew (-105), Revolution (+265)
The battle of the top four kicks off MLS week 8 action as the resurging New England Revolution to Lower.com Field in this Eastern Conference matchup. Columbus started the season a little disted but has found some form and looks like a force to reckon with. However, New England has been one of the best teams in the league this season. Betting on the Revs at +265 is a no-brainer.
New York Red Bulls vs Houston Dynamo
Day/Time:
MLS Odds: Red Bulls (-165), Dynamo (+425)
In any other season, the odds for this match make sense. Typically, Dynamo have slowly been climbing the ladder in the West and can make a decent run if they keep their form. Betting on Houston at +425 is an absolute steal.
Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders
Day/Time:
MLS Odds: Timbers (+175), Sounders (+135)
The Seattle Sounders. Regardless of either team’s record, it will always be entertaining whenever these two play. It is the fiercest rivalry in MLS. Bettors could go either way with this matchup, but we advise avoiding the draw. When these two play, it’s hardly ever a draw.
LA Galaxy vs LAFC
Day/Time:
MLS Odds: Galaxy (+185), LAFC (+130)
The MLS-branded rivalry, El Trafico, is the only match played on Sunday this week. They were supposed to kick off the 2023 MLS season, but they had to postpone due to the horrible weather. Usually, both teams would be in the top six in the West with LA Galaxy has taken a nosedive to the bottom of the table. Betting on LAFC at +130 for a small payout could be worth it if you’re looking to bet more than $50.
