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Read Article Real Salt Lake vs. Portland Timbers Prediction, Odds, MLS Picks [9/21/2024]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Salt Lake will face Portland in MLS action at America First Field in Sandy, Utah on Saturday, starting at 9:30PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced MLS model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts Salt Lake as the most likely winner of the game.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Salt Lake-Portland game," said Ryan Leaver from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various factors, our prediction gives Salt Lake a 51.0% chance of winning, Portland a 28.0% chance, and a 21.0% chance of a draw."
Real Salt Lake vs. Portland Timbers Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's matchup between Salt Lake and Portland in MLS at America First Field is scheduled to start at 9:30PM ET.
- Who: Real Salt Lake vs. Portland Timbers
- Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
- Time: 9:30PM ET/6:30PM PT
- Venue: America First Field (Sandy, Utah)
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
- Merchandise: Buy Real Salt Lake and Portland Timbers gear at Fanatics
- Live Stream: Watch the game with MLS Season Pass (25% off)
Dimers.com's full preview of Saturday's Salt Lake vs. Portland matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Salt Lake vs. Portland picks, be sure to check out the latest MLS predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Get 20% off Dimers Pro with code 20SOCCER Get Dimers Pro Real Salt Lake vs. Portland Timbers Prediction: Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's MLS matchup between Salt Lake and Portland 10,000 times as part of our MLS predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model indicates a 51.0% chance of Salt Lake winning, a 28.0% chance for Portland, and a 21.0% chance of a draw.
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Real Salt Lake vs. Portland Timbers Odds
We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Market | Salt Lake | Portland | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -105 | +230 | +300 |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Real Salt Lake vs. Portland Timbers Picks
Our model's biggest edge in the Real Salt Lake vs. Portland Timbers matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the latest odds, reveal the best MLS picks for every game throughout the season.
Full access to our picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
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The top three most likely final scores, according to our model, are listed below, with a 2-1 Salt Lake win being the most probable:
| Final Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| RSL 2-1 POT | 8.9% |
| RSL 1-1 POT | 8.4% |
| RSL 2-2 POT | 6.9% |
These scorelines are based on each team's average score after 10,000 simulations.
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Conclusion
According to our computer model, Salt Lake has a 51.0% win probability on Saturday, Portland has a 28.0% win probability, and there is a 21.0% chance that the game will end in a draw.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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