Portland Timbers vs. LA Galaxy Prediction, Odds, MLS Picks [9/18/2024]

Portland will square off with LA Galaxy in MLS action at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon on Wednesday, starting at 10:30PM ET.

Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced MLS model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts Portland as the most likely winner of the game.

"Our team has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Portland-LA Galaxy game 10,000 times," said Ryan Leaver from Dimers.

"By incorporating recent updates and various factors, our prediction gives Portland a 49.8% chance of winning, LA Galaxy a 29.8% chance, and a 20.3% chance of a draw."

Portland Timbers vs. LA Galaxy Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Wednesday's game between Portland and LA Galaxy in MLS at Providence Park is scheduled to begin at 10:30PM ET.

• Who: Portland Timbers vs. LA Galaxy
• Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
• Time: 10:30PM ET/7:30PM PT
• Venue: Providence Park (Portland, Oregon)
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
• Merchandise: Buy Portland Timbers and LA Galaxy gear at Fanatics
• Live Stream: Watch the game with MLS Season Pass (25% off)

Dimers.com's full preview of Wednesday's Portland vs. LA Galaxy matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

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Portland Timbers vs. LA Galaxy Prediction: Who Will Win?

Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's MLS matchup between Portland and LA Galaxy 10,000 times as part of our MLS predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model indicates a 49.8% chance of Portland winning, a 29.8% chance for LA Galaxy, and a 20.3% chance of a draw.

Portland Timbers vs. LA Galaxy Odds

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

Market	Portland	LA Galaxy	Draw
Moneyline	+115	+220	+300

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

Portland Timbers vs. LA Galaxy Picks

Our model's biggest edge in the Portland Timbers vs. LA Galaxy matchup is on the moneyline.

Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best MLS picks for every game throughout the season.

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Portland Timbers vs. LA Galaxy: Correct Score Prediction

Here are the top three most likely final scores according to our model, with a 2-1 Portland win being the most probable:

Final Score	Probability
POT 2-1 LAG	8.2%
POT 1-1 LAG	7.4%
POT 2-2 LAG	7.1%

These scorelines are based on each team's average score after 10,000 simulations.

Conclusion

According to our computer model, Portland has a 49.8% win probability on Wednesday, LA Galaxy has a 29.8% win probability, and there is a 20.3% chance that the game will end in a draw.

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