Soccer Moneyline Explained
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MLS Online Betting Guide
Major League Soccer is now without doubt the most famous soccer league in North America, with 30 teams competing by 2023. Over 25 years it’s established itself as a fantastic place to watch the world game. Fans love it, and betting enthusiasts enjoy the chance to check out MLS odds and get closer to the action Stateside.
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Best MLS Offers 2021
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MLS Odds
Moneyline
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Odds Settings
| Game |
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| Jan 1, 70 @ 12:00 AM UTC |
 Atlanta United FC D.C. UnitedDraw |
| Sep 18, 21 @ 11:00 PM UTC |
 New England Revolution Columbus Crew SCDraw |
| Sep 18, 21 @ 11:30 PM UTC |
 FC Cincinnati New York City FCDraw |
| Sep 18, 21 @ 11:30 PM UTC |
 Toronto FC Nashville SCDraw |
Odds updated: Sep 18, 10:36 PM UTC
MLS: Previous Winners
2020 MLS
Cup Winners
Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew won the MLS Cup for the second time as they beat Seattle Sounders 3-0 in their Mapfre Stadium. Lucas Zelarayán scored twice to clinch victory for the Crew, who had finished third in the Eastern Conference in the regular season.
2020 MLS Supporters
Shield Winners
Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union took the award for the best overall record in the regular season. With 47 points from 23 matches they were the only team to register an average of more than two points per game. They were knocked out of the playoffs, however, in the first round by New England Revolution.
2020 MLS
Top Goalscorer
Diego Rossi
Rossi finished top of the scoring charts thanks to the 14 goals he scored in just 19 games for Los Angeles FC. The Uruguayan followed in the footsteps of club captain Carlos Vela, who took the award in the previous season.
2020 MLS
MVP
Alejandro Pozuelo
Pozuelo was named the winner of the 2020 Landon Donovan MVP Award after a string of outstanding displays for Toronto FC. The 29-year-old Spanish playmaker was at the heart of everything creative for his side; he finished the season with ten assists and nine goals.
2020 MLS Young
Player of the Year
Diego Rossi
Rossi became the first Uruguayan to win this prestigious award after topping the MLS goalscoring charts for the 2020 season. The 22-year-old striker impressed not only with the 14 goals he scored but also his all-round play in the Los Angeles FC forward line.
MLS: Most Popular Markets
The MLS Cup is the most prestigious soccer prize in North America. It’s played for by the last two teams left in the MLS end-of-season playoffs and always attracts huge attention across the USA and Canada.
Because the MLS operates a draft system that helps to spread talent around the teams in the league, it’s not easy for one side to dominate – as so often happens in other countries. That means it’s always interesting to check out the MLS Cup odds during the season because the open nature of the league means more teams have a chance to lift the big prize.
Similarly, there is plenty of value to be found in MLS playoff odds as teams shift from league action to knock-out play.
Seattle Sounders have featured in four of the last five MLS Cup finals, winning two of them.
Bettors interested in MLS betting sites will find this one of the most open markets when the season gets under way in North America. The MLS draft system means that it can take some time before the season settles down and it becomes clear which teams are excelling and who the leading strikers are.
One factor to bear in mind when considering MLS betting on the top goalscorer is that the winner of the Golden Boot tends to be a player who has learned his trade elsewhere before coming to the MLS. The last home-grown winner was Chris Wondolowski of San Jose Earthquakes, who attained the second of his two Golden Boots in 2012.
That’s worth bearing in mind when you’re weighing up the MLS odds before the season starts, or when the early action is under way.
When you’re involved in MLS betting online, remember that the format of the season is quite different from most soccer leagues around the world.
The teams are split into two conferences, Eastern and Western, and the leading teams in each go through to a playoff knock-out tournament once the regular season is over.
The number of teams who make the playoffs has changed in recent years; it used to be the top six who went through. In 2019 it expanded to the top seven and in 2020 a bigger playoff process was staged after the regular season was truncated by the Covid-19 outbreak.
MLS betting sites offer MLS playoff odds on teams qualifying for the postseason. Look for teams with a good recent record of doing so, such as New York Red Bulls and Seattle Sounders.
While the playoffs are on, look at the MLS Cup odds to see who you think will end up as the top team in the league.
Major League Soccer has now been in existence for 25 years and is seen as a well established, mature competition.
One of its principal prizes for fans of MLS betting online to wager on is the Supporters’ Shield, which goes to the team with the best overall record in the regular season – sides such as LA Galaxy and DC United have a good historical record in the regular season.
If you’re thinking of getting involved in MLS betting by selecting the Supporters’ Shield winners to go on to win the MLS Cup, though, think again. In 17 seasons between 2003 and 2020, the Supporters’ Shield winners doubled up in the MLS Cup final only three times.
Soccer Bets Explained
Moneyline
Aka match result odds, the moneyline is the most straightforward bet available if we are looking to wager on a soccer match – which team do we think is going to win? We decide and place our bet accordingly. Important to note in soccer, unlike many other sports, the moneyline can also include the third option of betting on the tie (draw).
Handicap Betting
In a handicap bet, the sportsbook gives one side a notional head start. If one team starts 1.5 goals ahead, that means the other has to win by two or more for a bet on them to pay out. Handicaps are usually expressed to half a goal to remove the possibility of a tie/draw.
Over/Under
In an over/under bet, the sportsbook predicts a total for a particular statistic in a match. It is most often total number of goals scored in a game, but it could be total number of corners, yellow cards, tackles, or assists. We decide whether we think the total will be more (over) or less (under) than the given number and bet accordingly.
Parlay
If you have an opinion on the results of several matches rather than just one, you can combine those predicted outcomes in a parlay. If all the results go your way, the odds are multiplied and you could be looking at a significant payout. You can use our bet calculator to work out your potential parlay returns.
Correct Score
No hidden meaning, this bet is exactly as it sounds. If we want to predict the exact scoreline of a match, we are able to wager on that outcome on soccer betting websites. This is not an easy bet to get right, but that means if we do, our return should be substantial.
First/anytime Goalscorer
When we believe a player will score during a match, we can bet on that outcome. The betting odds for them being the scorer of the first goal of the game will be longer. If we think they will score at any time, our chances increase but the odds shorten.
Both Teams to Score
Both Teams to Score, also known as BTTS, is an extremely popular bet among fans of soccer betting. This is a simple yes or no wager – do we think both sides in a particular match will score a goal or not? It is a particular favorite of bettors who like to combine several games in a BTTS accumulator.
Draw No Bet
This bet removes the option of the tie (draw). We bet on one side to win and if they duly triumph, we will pick up a payout. If they lose, we lose, too. But if the result of the match is a draw we will get our stake back.
Double Chance
A Double Chance bet enables you to cover two out of the three outcomes of a soccer match. For instance, if we stake our money on “Home team and draw”, we will win the bet unless the away team wins the game.
Scorecast
To win with a Scorecast bet, we need to correctly predict both the first goalscorer and the final score of a match. The soccer odds for scorecasts will always look very attractive – but that’s because there are two outcomes, which makes this a difficult bet to win.
Shots on Target
We can bet on one player having more or fewer shots on target in a match than a number set by the sportsbook. Alternatively, we can bet on the total shots on target of one or both teams. Take care to check out the definition of a shot on target on the soccer betting sites you use – this can sometimes get complicated.
Shots
This bet allows us to wager on one player, one team or both teams having more or fewer shots at goal (whether the shot is on target or not) than a number set by the sportsbook.
Multi-Scorer
If we believe a particular player is going to score more than one goal in a match, this is the market we want. We will be able to find soccer odds about that player scoring two, three or even more goals during the game.
Assists
This is similar to a goalscorer bet, in that we wager on a player to assist – i.e. directly set up – a goal any time in the match. Many soccer betting websites also allow us to bet on a player to assist more or fewer than a certain number of goals over a season.
Transfer Specials
Soccer fans love the buzz generated by rumors of possible player transfers between clubs. Many soccer betting apps now offer the chance to put money on the likelihood of Player X joining Club Y before the end of a particular date, usually the closure of a transfer window.
Yellow/Red Cards
This is an over/under bet with a certain number of points awarded for each booking and sending-off. The sportsbook then sets the total it thinks will be racked up in a particular game. If we think plenty of yellow/red cards will be awarded, we would bet on the over, and vice versa if we think the game will have a lower number than the given total. Booking points for a yellow or red can differ between sportsbooks, so it's always smart to check before betting.
Tackles
Tackling is a particular skill in football. Some players are very good at dispossessing the opposition and we can bet on them carrying out more or fewer tackles in a match than a total set by the sportsbook. We can also bet on a team’s total tackles. It’s always best to check the definition of a tackle on the soccer betting websites you use – this can differ between sportsbooks and stat sites.
Corners
There is a wide variety of bets that can be placed relating to corner kicks. These include betting over or under on the total number of corners in a match, or on one team being awarded more than their opponents, or there being more in the first half than the second.
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MLS Betting FAQs
Is MLS betting legal?
Yes, MLS betting is completely legal – provided you are of the legal age in a territory where betting is allowed. You should also check that the sportsbook you want to use is licensed to operate in your location.
What are the most popular MLS bets to make?
Bettors have a huge choice of betting markets on the best of the North American action. However, as well as the match-by-match action, MLS Cup odds are always worth checking out, as are the MLS playoff odds if you think you know who is going to have a stellar season.
Can I bet on the MLS on my mobile?
Yes. The vast majority of modern sportsbooks have a customer-friendly mobile offering. This means you can bet on MLS while you are on the go. It’s possible to enjoy MLS betting online wherever you are located – provided betting is legal in that territory.
What is the best site to bet on the MLS?
The good news is that there is now an enormous choice of MLS betting sites. Look for a leading sportsbook with a sound reputation. It’s also worth checking out their customer experience and the number of bonuses they offer for new and existing customers.