See, I was serious — I’m going to post more. We have another full slate of MLS matches this week. I love this time of year. The games all feel like they matter. Okay, except for the one between Kansas City and LA. That one doesn’t, but oddly, that one probably will be one of the more fun to watch.
Thursday, September 11
New England (2.54) v. Chivas USA (2.77)
This one almost looks like a Chivas win, if my math is correct. However, New England will get enough of a boost from the expected return of Steve Ralston to manage a point and get their playoff train back on the tracks. Revs 1 – 1 Goats
Saturday, September 13
Toronto (2.17) v. Columbus (4.25)
Toronto’s home invincibility has been shattered over the last few weeks, and Columbus looks to pile on. The game will be tight, but a late Columbus goal will put them over the top. Toronto 1 – 2 Crew
Kansas City (2.30) v. Los Angeles (1.61)
Kansas City can’t score, but plays good defense. LA plays bad defense, but scores. Will this be a cagey, low-scoring battle, or a wide-open, high-scoring affair? I predict the latter. Wizards 4 – 3 Galaxy
DC United (3.23) v. FC Dallas (1.41)
Even a reeling DC is scary at home, and Dallas seems to have lost it’s teeth. DC should keep its playoff cushion with three points here. Eagles 2 – 0 Hoops
New York (3.78) v. Real Salt Lake (1.80)
Another case of East domination over the West should be in full effect when the Red Bulls welcome road-terrible RSL. Red Bulls 3 – 1 RSL
San Jose (4.24) v. Houston (3.40)
Maybe the match of the week. Red-hot ‘Quakes v. West-leading Dynamo. The first of two, as the ‘Quakes head southeast next week. Very exciting. If San Jose can put a couple past the Dynamo, they should get the win. Earthquakes 2 – 1 Dynamo
Sunday, September 14
Colorado (3.08) v. Chivas USA (2.77)
Can Chivas get three valuable points on the road? Heck, can they get one valuable point on the road? This one is right on the cusp, and I think that Chivas will be able to pull out a point. (I know, this seems to break the quarter-point divide between wins and ties, but I think there should be some leeway between a quarter-point and a half-point.)
EDIT: What on earth was I talking about re: this last game?
Tags: MLS, PowerScore, Predictions
