Portland Timbers vs. Houston Dynamo Prediction - October 21, 2023

Portland and Houston will meet in MLS at Providence Park on Saturday, with kickoff at 9:00PM ET.

Dimers' prediction for Saturday's Portland vs. Houston matchup, plus the latest odds and our in-depth game preview, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Portland Timbers vs. Houston Dynamo

Using trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Portland-Houston MLS game 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives Portland a 44.8% chance of winning, Houston a 31.4% chance of winning, and the draw a 23.8% chance of happening.

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Portland Timbers vs. Houston Dynamo Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Moneyline: Portland +115, Houston +210, Draw +270
• Total Goals: Over/Under 2.5 (-160/+135)

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for Portland at +115. That means you can bet $100 to profit $115, earning a total payout of $215, if it wins.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for Houston at +210, where you can bet $100 to profit $210, earning a total payout of $310, if it wins.

Lastly, BetMGM currently has the best odds for the draw at +270, which means you can bet $100 to win $270, for a total payout of $370, if it hits.

The Over/Under is set at 2.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -160, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at +135.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLS odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the 2.5-goal Over/Under has a 59% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Portland Timbers vs. Houston Dynamo

• Moneyline: Houston @ +210 via DraftKings Sportsbook (1.1% edge)
• Total Goals: Under 2.5 @ +135 via PointsBet

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering expertise to help you make smarter investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

According to DimersBOT, taking Houston moneyline is the best option because of the 1.1% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is crucial to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 2.5 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+135) that are available from PointsBet.

Portland Timbers vs. Houston Dynamo Prediction

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Saturday's Portland vs. Houston game, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Portland vs. Houston on Saturday October 21, 2023.

Portland Timbers vs. Houston Dynamo Preview

Saturday's matchup between Portland and Houston in MLS at Providence Park is scheduled to start at 9:00PM ET.

• Who: Portland Timbers vs. Houston Dynamo
• Date: Saturday October 21, 2023
• Time: 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT
• Venue: Providence Park

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Conclusion

This detailed game preview highlights our Portland Timbers vs. Houston Dynamo prediction and MLS odds.

Our predictions are made after 10,000 simulations per game, using reliable and up-to-date data sources and analytical methods.

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