Yes, Bovada brought the goods with some top 2022 MLS Online Odds for Saturday night. Here at VegasBetting, we are examining a couple of the games this week in greater detail. Now, after a slight break, we get ready for more MLS 2022. In this article, we reveal our MLS Saturday picks on 7/23. Will Philly, NYCFC, and Portland take home victories on this big Saturday night slate? Remember to check our Bovada sportsbook review.
2022 MLS Picks 7/23 | ![]() | ![]() |
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New York City FC | -235 | -235 |
Inter Miami | +600 | +605 |
Draw | +370 | +420 |
Orlando City | +145 | +150 |
Philadelphia | +195 | +187 |
Draw | +220 | +250 |
Portland | -130 | -130 |
San Jose | +310 | +315 |
Draw | +290 | +336 |
The idea of MLS three-way betting scares the living daylights out of wagerers everywhere. Especially, when one considers that Philly draws us in once more. With those nine draws, there is always the specter err chance that the score could even out. Nine draws over a 30+ game season is one thing. nice over the first 19 games was a little alarming to be honest.
Now, ideally, there are just some teams that draw or play lower-scoring games than others. That is a fact of life in the MLS. Also, Orlando City is even more futile offensively compared to Philadelphia. They average 1.22 goals a contest. At least, Philly averages 1.64 goals per game and closer to two at home. The options for goals are there as Orlando City has been allowing two goals on the road with increasing frequency.
.@JackMcGlynn7 had a stellar night & some stellar touches last match!#DOOP pic.twitter.com/2ZPHfIhORn
— PhilaUnion (@PhilaUnion) July 20, 2022
So, the Union are a bit back more to their usual alternate between scoring one or two goals a night. Will there be more of the same at home Saturday night against Orlando City?
Now, MLS Saturday Picks 7/23 focuses on the following. Can Philly take advantage of that home cooking?
Some take for granted how good Philly is defensively. It is partially why they can win so many of these 1-0 and 2-1 contests. As a matter of fact, the last two games have been decided by that very 2-1 score. It is why Philly is such a good candidate in taking them over Orlando City on MLS Saturday Picks.
Naturally, the Union always will have issues with scoring goals consistently. Fortunately, Orlando City has a goal differential of -4 while allowing 30 goals. Philly has allowed half of that at just 15. That leads the entire MLS by a solid margin. The Union are the only team to allow less than one goal per game. Orlando City has scored just three goals in their last three games – highlighted by two draws.
🧩Where does he fit?🧩#LAFC has added more strength on strength, bringing in Sebastian Mendez from @OrlandoCitySC. #MLS @LAFCbenjamin reacts to the move 📝⤵️https://t.co/ZiA4Rz7M5a
— The Striker (@TheStrikerNews) July 20, 2022
Early on, Orlando City looked like a team that could challenge the best teams in the East. Sadly, playing up in Philly where the Union allow less than a goal per game could prove to be too difficult. Those are two main reasons why the Philly Union are a fun plus-value pick for MLS Picks 7/23. Take the moneyline outright as Philadelphia may just need one goal. Consider the under as a possibility too since it is at 2.5.
MLS Picks 7/23 hones in on another team who has struggled a bit offensively of late. That is the New York City FC. NYCFC expects to take care of Inter Miami on Saturday night. This is mostly because so far this NYC team (who plays at Yankee Stadium) has shown not to be a fluke with 11 wins, four losses, and five draws so far. The Bronx based team has won three straight after two very entertaining draws.
💯 @talles_magno2 is a treasure.
— Alexios (@Mantzarlis) July 20, 2022
Why NYCFC’s Talles Magno is one of the most complete young players in MLS via @TheAthletic https://t.co/ATljrktZvh
Now, Talles Magno has been another big part in the success of NYCFC along with the goaltending and defense of NYCFC. It is this youthful exuberance which gives us, at VegasBetting, hope to take a risk against even a poor Inter Miami squad (7-9-4). This will not be an easy one but NYCFC is a heavy favorite to win outright. Yes, Inter Miami gives up tons of chances and goals on the road. Now, that -230 number is a rough one.
For the MLS Picks 7/23, our pick is to take the NYCFC over on Saturday night. They possess good scoring chance numbers overall and their conversion rate is a good deal higher. Also, this New York City team leads the league in goals per game at just over 2. If there is a team that can potentially score two or three goals while allowing one or two, it is NYCFC.
The least difficult pick of the night may just be the Portland Timbers and San Jose Earthquakes to score some goals on Saturday night. The Timbers average 1.6 goals a game on the 2022 season and San Jose allows 41 goals. One good thing in all of this is that the Earthquakes have countered with 33 goals on offense.
Unfortunately, a dilemma exists with the moneyline which is hovering around -130 to -150. The second, but more fascinating, are these two picks. The over is at just 2.5 goals for teams who could easily score four or more times combined Saturday night. That number is at -102. Even the goal line at -0.5 at an enticing -102. Our MLS Saturday picks on 7/23 says hammer that over and the Portland Timbers moneyline.
Yes, July goes on and the sports world looks forward. For starters, there are some excellent online UFC betting sites as UFC 277 looms next weekend.
Once again, take a look at some of the other MLS teams. That will get one out of any comfort zones and helps research as the season winds down toward the playoffs.
Finally, there is always NASCAR and MLB action too. These summer sports are just heating up like the weather.
Summary
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Education
1999 Graduate of Union County College
1993 Graduate of Rahway High School
Professional Achievements
Media credentialed member of the New Jersey Devils since 2010
Covered several NHL Drafts including the one day event in Newark in 2013
Been on countless podcasts, TV shows, and more including Sportsnet and even NHL Network