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MLS 2021 betting: predictions, odds and picks: which team will be champion?

By Mauricio Saenz

Four teams parties as favorites in the competition
 

Four teams parties as favorites in the competition  

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The race for the MLS title has begun as four teams have a realistic chance of winning the trophy. Considering the fact that this season is unlike many others, it's expected that many teams have dips in form and others may use that to their favor.  As things stand, Los Angeles FC are the current favorites to lift the MLS Cup title.

Behind them are the Columbus Crew, with Seattle Sounders and Toronto FC lurking from behind. All of the four clubs' form last season has additionally made it extremely difficult for the oddsmakers to pinpoint which team will become the winner this campaign.

According to what Bolavip says, the current situation in MLS is a bettor’s dream, with two popular teams fighting for a spot in the final, but there are also two teams who should never be ruled out of the race. As we examine the MLS future sports betting options, choosing who could win the title might come down to schedule and a little luck.

MLS Future Betting Options

According to DraftKings, the odds-on favorite to win the title are LAFC at +400. Nonetheless never wager against the 2020 MLS Cup champions Columbus Crew, who are at +550. In addition, there are Seattle Sounders who will also be fighting to become the winners, as they are at +650 to win the competition. It's not excluded that Canadian side Toronto FC surprise everyone, as they are at +950 to lift the MLS Cup trophy.

LAFC to win MLS Cup title future's bet

Los Angeles FC finished the 2020 season in seventh place of the Western Conference with 32 points in 22 games. Thus, they qualified for the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs, only to lose to Seattle Sounders FC3-1 in the First round. The Los Angeles side are yet to win an MLS Cup trophy in their history.

Columbus Crew to win MLS Cup title future's bet

Columbus Crew ended last season in third place of the Eastern Conference table with 41 points in 23 fixtures. They progressed to the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs, where they passed through New York Red Bulls, Nashville, New England Revolution, and Seattle Soundersto lift the trophy. It was the Crew's second MLS title.

Seattle Sounders to win MLS Cup title future's bet

The Sounders were second in the 2020 MLS Eastern Conference table with 39 points in 22 matches. They were tied with leaders Sporting Kansas City, and third-placed Portland Timbers, but Seattle had a worse head-to-head record with SKC and a better one against the Timbers. Seattle Sounders eventually lost in the MLS Cup Final clash against Columbus Crew at the Playoffs. They can also boast of winning the title twice.

Toronto FC to win MLS Cup title future's bet

It was Toronto FC who finished second behind Philadelphia Union at the MLS Eastern Conference table in 2020, with 44 points in a total of 23 games. The Reds eventually were defeated early by Nashville after extra time in the First round. Toronto have become the MLS champion once so far, in the 2017 season.

 

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