LAFC vs Dynamo Predictions, Picks, MLS Odds 7/12/2019

by Josh Schonwald - 7/11/2019

Friday, July 12, 2019

BBVA Compass Stadium

Carlos Vela and Los Angeles FC (13-4-2, 1st in the Western Conference) go to BBVA Compass Stadium on Friday where they'll take on the Houston Dynamo (8-3-7, 7th in the Western Conference). The line on this game has LAFC priced at -108 and the Dynamo are at +222. The over/under has been set at 2.5.

Key Los Angeles FC Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Houston Dynamo Injuries

03/23/15 MF R Rodriguez Hamstring out indefinitely.
03/23/15 MF R Clark Back out indefinitely.
03/23/15 DF D Beasley Leg out indefinitely.

Los Angeles FC comes into this game holding a record of 13 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses putting them at 1st in the Western Conference. Thus far in the season, they have converted a total of 49 goals which ranks them 1st in the conference and 1st in the league. This means that if they are going to get away with the victory in this game, they will look to play mistake free soccer so they can take advantage of their opportunities. Their goal differential is +34 putting them at 1st in the league. Los Angeles FC will look to move the ball around the field and get the ball to their strikers as they presently have a total of 38 assists which ranks them 1st in the league and 1st in the conference. Regarding shots on target, they presently have a total of 129 which ranks them 1st in the conference and 1st in the league. As a unit, Los Angeles has obtained a total of 248 fouls which means they have an average of 13.05 fouls per contest. They presently have a total of 43 points for the season and they have an average crowd of 22,193.

Carlos Vela is a great player to watch for LAFC. The forward from Mexico has engaged in 19 contests so far this year and has played a total of 1,699 mins. In that time, the 29-year-old has netted 19 goals and he has assisted on 8 goals. So far this year he is averaging 89 mins per game. Vela has started 19 contests so far this year and has a total of 9 fouls over the course of that time. In the matter of shots on target, Vela has earned 41 which puts him at 1st in MLS and 1st in the Eastern Conference among forwards. Diego Rossi is another scorer to watch out for on the squad from Los Angeles. The 20-year-old from Italy has a total of 10 goals in 2019 which ranks him 3rd in the East among forwards and 4th among all players in Major League Soccer. He has totaled 1,674 minutes and is averaging 88 minutes per game which ranks him 73rd in Major League Soccer. For the year, he has connected on 28 shots on target which ranks him 2nd in the East among forwards.

The goaltender for LAFC is Tyler Miller from the United States. He is 25 and has played a total of 1,440 mins defending net for the 2019 campaign. Miller is surrendering an average of 0.81 goals per 90 minutes which has him ranking in 2nd in the Western Conference and 3rd in MLS. For the year, he has given up 13 goals. He holds a save % of .740 which has him ranking in 5th in the Western Conference.

The Houston Dynamo come into this matchup holding a record of 8 victories, 3 draws, and 7 losses which puts them at 7th in the Western Conference. So far this season, they have earned a total of 25 goals which ranks them 9th in the West and 18th in the league. This means that if are going to walk away with a victory, they will want to step up the defense and make sure they are making their opponents work. Their goal differential is +3 which puts them at 11th in the league. The Houston Dynamo will look to make sure they are sharing the ball because they presently have a total of 19 assists which ranks them 9th in the league and 4th in the West. When looking at shots on target, they presently have a total of 76 which ranks them 11th in the West and 18th in the league. As a group, Houston has racked up a total of 241 fouls which has them averaging 13.39 fouls per game. They presently have a total of 27 points for the season and they have an average crowd of 15,391.

Mauro Manotas is one of the standout players to keep an eye on for the Dynamo. The forward from Colombia has appeared in 17 contests for this year and has played a total of 1,404 mins. During that period of time, the 23-year-old has tallied 7 goals and he has had an assist on 3 goals. He is averaging 83 mins per game. Manotas has started 15 contests for this year and has a total of 12 fouls over the course of that period. Concerning shots on target, Manotas has a total of 16 which is 21st in Major League Soccer and 8th in the Eastern Conference among forwards. Alberth Elis is another scorer to watch out for on the squad from Houston. The 22-year-old from Honduras has finished 7 goals so far this season which ranks him 9th in the Eastern Conference among forwards and 14th among all players in MLS. He has played a total of 1,124 minutes and averages 80 minutes per game which ranks him 180th in MLS. For the season, he has 17 shots on target which ranks him 7th in the Eastern Conference among forwards.

Looking after the goal for the Dynamo is Joe Willis from the United States. He is 30 and has been on the field a total of 1,620 mins protecting net for the year. Willis is surrendering 1.39 goals per 90 mins which has him placed 8th among West goalies and 18th among goalies in Major League Soccer. For the year, he's allowed 25 goals. He's earned a save percentage of .695 which has him placed 9th among West goalies.

Who will win tonight's soccer game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Los Angeles (-108)

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