Last Updated on February 21, 2024 11:52 am by Erwin Noguera
A new MLS season starts this week, and all the teams are eager to show that they prepared in the best possible way to fight for the champions trophy.
Undoubtedly, the mission of all the teams is to dethrone the Columbus Crew, which stood as the best team of the previous season. We cannot leave aside teams like Inter Miami, St. Louis City SC, LAFC, and others who put together very well to face this season in the best possible way and start their presentation on the right foot.
One of the matches that we will enjoy on this first day will be between Houston Dynamo and Sporting KC.
When and where?
Saturday, February 24, 8:30 pm at the Shell Energy Stadium
Moneyline odds:
Houston Dynamo 1.888
Sporting KC 4.04
Draw Offs:
3.62
Where can I watch it?
MLS League Pass on Apple TV
Why Bet on the Houston Dynamo?
The Houston Dynamo had a really good 2023 season, as they managed to qualify in fourth place in the Western Conference with a balance of 14 wins, 9 draws, and 11 losses.
Later, in the first round of playoffs, played with the new BO3 format, Dynamo beat Real Salt Lake by 2-1 (2-1, 1-1 (4-5), 1-1 (4-3)). The road continued positive for Houston, as they beat precisely Sporting KC in the Conference Semifinals by 1-0. Finally, the team’s run ended in the conference finals against LAFC, where they fell with a score of 0-2.
Now, in the preseason, the team has only won a single match, while in the CONCACAF Champions League, they recently fell in the first round to St. Louis City SC with a score of 2-1.
Why Bet on the Sporting KC?
On the other hand, Sporting KC is a team that had to suffer a little to ensure its qualification to the playoffs last season, but then they greatly increased their level to reach the conference semifinals.
In the regular season, Sporting KC finished in eighth place in the West, with a record of 12 wins, 8 draws, and 14 losses, which gave the qualification to the Wildcard round.
In the playoffs, specifically in the wildcard, they beat the San Jose Earthquakes on penalties by 4-2. Then, they defeated one of the favorites, St. Louis City SC, with an aggregate score of 2-0 (4-1 and 2-1). However, they lost in the next phase to Houston by 0-1 to end their positive run.
In the 2024 preseason, they are coming from an excellent victory against Atlanta United by 3-1.
Final Betting Analysis: Houston Dynamo vs. Sporting KC
In the last 20 games between these two teams, Sporting KC leads the series with ten wins. Dynamo, on the other hand, has accumulated seven triumphs, while three matches have ended in a draw.
As we mentioned, the last game between these two teams was in the Conference Semifinals of the 2023 season, where Houston took the victory 1-0.
At Gambyl Exchange, we can see that there is a Moneyline that favors Houston Dynamo at 1.888, while Sporting KC starts at 4.04.
For this match, our prediction is a win for the Houston Dynamo.
Look for a win in Houston Dynamo’s Moneyline. If you put $100 on them at 1.888, you’ll see a $88.80 win with a total payout of $188.80.
Houston Dynamo vs. Sporting KC Betting Pick: Houston Dynamo
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