MLS Week 18 Odds Preview: Latest MLS Standings
MLS Newcomers atop the tables
After seeing three match days in eight days, MLS is finally back on a regular schedule with MLS Week 18. Week 17 saw some fantastic matchups and a few unexpected duds as well. From a boring Cascadia Derby to a team’s continued dominance over the Eastern Conference, MLS has it all!
Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming MLS Week 18.
Current MLS Standings
Near the top of the tables, there was little change except for an exciting development in the West. However, the middle of the tables saw some shake-ups that could lead to better things for those teams.
After only taking one point in two matches last week, the Seattle Sounders fell to second place behind St. Louis CITY SC. St. Louis has two games in hand and can extend their distance from the Sounders. Look out for LAFC, who have stayed in third but have FIVE games in hand.
After another fantastic showing in the East, FC Cincinnati proves its dominance and leads the Supporter’s Shield race. The Columbus Crew has started to turn things around as they keep moving higher and higher up the table as New England keeps falling.
Here are the current MLS standings going into MLS Week 18:
| 1. St Louis CITY SC | 9-4-1 |
| 2. Seattle Sounders | 8-6-3 |
| 3. LAFC | 7-1-4 |
| 4. FC Dallas | 6-5-5 |
| 5. San Jose | 6-5-5 |
| 6. Vancouver Whitecaps | 5-6-5 |
| 7. Minnesota United | 5-6-5 |
| 8. Austin FC | 5-7-4 |
| 9. Real Salt Lake | 5-7-4 |
| 10. Houston Dynamo | 5-7-3 |
| 11. Portland Timbers | 5-7-5 |
| 12. Sporting KC | 4-8-5 |
| 13. Colorado Rapids | 2-8-7 |
| 14. LA Galaxy | 3-9-3 |
| 1. FC Cincinnati | 12-1-3 |
| 2. Nashville SC | 9-3-4 |
| 3. Philadelphia Union | 9-4-3 |
| 4. New England | 7-3-6 |
| 5. Columbus Crew | 7-6-3 |
| 6. Atlanta United | 6-4-6 |
| 7. DC United | 6-6-5 |
| 8. Orlando City | 6-4-5 |
| 9. Charlotte FC | 6-8-3 |
| 10. CF Montreal | 6-9-1 |
| 11. NY Redbulls | 4-6-7 |
| 12. Toronto FC | 3-5-9 |
| 13. NYCFC | 4-7-5 |
| 14. Chicago Fire | 3-5-8 |
| 15. Inter Miami | 5-11-0 |
Top Five Goals and Assists Going into MLS Week 18
LAFC’s Denis Bouanga stays at the top with ten goals despite his team only playing twelve league games. Hany Mukhtar netted another to go level at the top with ten goals. Both Jesus Ferriera and Espinoza scored to continue their climb to the top.
In the assist category, the top five had some significant changes! The Columbus, Cucho, and Zelarayan duo moved to the top five with seven assists each. Almada, Gazdag, and Mukhtar all also stay in the top three.
| 1. Denis Bouanga | 10 goals | LAFC |
| 2. Hany Mukhtar | 10 goals | Nashville SC |
| 3. Jordan Morris | 9 goals | Seattle Sounders |
| 4. Christian Espinoza | 9 goals | San Jose Earthquakes |
| 5. Jesus Ferriera | 9 goals | FC Dallas |
| 1. Thiago Almada | 8 assists | Atlanta United |
| 2. Daniel Gazdag | 8 assists | Philadelphia Union |
| 3. Hany Mukhtar | 7 assists | Nashville SC |
| 4. Cucho | 7 assists | Columbus Crew |
| 5. Lucas Zelarayan | 7 assists | Columbus Crew |
MLS Week 18 Matchups and Betting Odds
This week we’re back to one day of matches with MLS Week 18! We should return to a regular MLS schedule with the CONCACAF Champions League finished.
Below are the MLS Week 18 matches and the betting odds for each game. There are two games on Sunday, so don’t forget to check those out! More than half of the Saturday matches are at 4:30 pm PST, so thank Apple for MLS 360 so you can catch multiple games!
Saturday 6/7
- New England Revolution (-180) vs. Inter Miami (+450)
- DRAW (+300)
- Atlanta United (-140) vs. DC United (+315)
- DRAW (+295)
- Toronto FC (+160) vs. Nashville SC (+160)
- DRAW (+225)
- CF Montreal (+110) vs. Minnesota United (+245)
- DRAW (+255)
- Orlando City SC (-120) vs. Colorado Rapids (+300)
- DRAW (+265)
- Charlotte FC (+135) vs. Seattle Sounders(+165)
- DRAW (+245)
- Chicago Fire (+145) vs. Columbus Crew (+175)
- DRAW (+255)
- Houston Dynamo (+180) vs. LAFC (+135)
- DRAW (+250)
- Sporting KC (-110) vs. Austin FC (+270)
- DRAW (+265)
- Real Salt Lake (+115) vs. NYCFC (+215)
- DRAW (+260)
- San Jose Earthquakes (+130) vs. Philadelphia Union (+180)
- DRAW (+260)
- Vancouver Whitecaps (EV) vs. FC Cincinnati (+230)
- DRAW (+280)
Sunday 6/8
- St. Louis CITY SC (-105) vs. LA Galaxy (+250)
- DRAW (+280)
- Portland Timbers (+105) vs. FC Dallas (+250)
- DRAW (+240)
Key MLS Week 18 Matches
This week in MLS has some incredibly one-sided matches. But that also means there are more chances for some potential upsets! There are three of these matches that every sports bettor should watch in MLS Week 18. Those matches are Montreal/Minnesota, Sporting KC/Austin, and Vancouver/Cincinnati.
CF Montreal vs Minnesota United
Day/Time:
Minnesota United and Montreal are coming off a week filled with a draw and disappointing losses. Statistically, Minnesota has the stronger squad and could cause some damage to Montreal’s damaged backline. Montreal has looked better as of late, but their results have not shown that. Minnesota United at +245 should be the way to go.
Sporting KC vs Austin FC
Day/Time:
Since beating the Sounders, Austin FC has been up and down in their results. They can grind out wins with Druissi, but something needs to click. Sporting KC continues to disappoint and doesn’t look to be able to turn their season around. In a battle of the bottom of the table, our bet is on Austin FC at +270 to grind out the win.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs FC Cincinnati
Day/Time:
The Vancouver Whitecaps have had their resurgence in the last few weeks with some great play and incredible grit. However, FC Cincinnati is on an entirely different level this season and has dominated nearly everyone in their path. Currently, Cincinnati is sitting at +230, so they are the team to bet on now!
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