Houston Dynamo vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC Prediction, 3/12/2022 MLS Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

by Guy Bruhn - 3/9/2022

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Game: Houston Dynamo vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Date: Saturday, March 12, 2022

Location: PNC Stadium in Houston, TX

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Houston (+130) Vancouver (+190)

PNC Stadium is the site where Cristian Dajome and the Vancouver Whitecaps FC (0-1-1, 13th in Western Conference) will take on the Houston Dynamo (0-1-1, 11th in Western Conference) on Saturday. The goaltenders who are expected to start will be Steve Clark for the Houston Dynamo and Thomas Hasal for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC. The Whitecaps are priced at +190 while the Dynamo are at +130. The O/U is set at 2.5.

Houston played Kansas City in their most recent match and ended up losing by a score of 1-0. In the passing game, they ended the game with a 89.5% rate by converting 357 of the 399 passing targets last contest. The Dynamo attempted 13 dribbles in this game and were successful in 4 of those tries for a percentage of 30.8%.

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In regard to shooting accuracy, Houston finished the game at a 60.0% rate by putting 3 shots on target of 5 shots.

Memo Rodriguez is a guy who can be a difference maker for the Houston Dynamo. Rodriguez has been given a starting assignment in 95 matchups during his soccer career and he tallies 0.29 goals per 90. The midfielder representing the United States has earned 28 goals in 8,571 mins played. He has accounted for 14 assists while earning 16 yellow card warnings so far in his career.

One more guy who could decide who wins is Fafa Picault, the forward representing the United States. He has helped a teammate on a goal 22 times during his pro soccer career while scoring 51 goals. Picault has earned 12,913 minutes in 145 starts and has been handed a total of 32 yellow card cautions. He sports an average of 0.36 goals per 90 minutes thus far in his career.

The guy defending the goal for Houston Dynamo will be Steve Clark. Clark has played for 23,237 mins and has accumulated 908 saves during his soccer career. His goals allowed per 90 minutes is 1.44 (371 goals surrendered) and he holds a save percentage of 72.2. The goalkeeper hailing from the United States has faced 1,275 shots tried against him in 259 career starts. Clark (94-72-92 mark during his career) has totaled 62 clean sheets, which leaves him with a 23.9% clean sheet percentage.

When they last played, Vancouver earned the draw by finishing with a tally of 0-0 against New York City. They wrapped up this contest by connecting on 212 of the 259 passes they tried earning a percentage of 81.9%. The Whitecaps finished the match with a 41.2% successful dribble rate by connecting on 7 of the 17 dribbles they attempted. Vancouver connected on 1 shot on goal out of 10 shots attempted which had them at a 10.0% clip when they last stepped onto the pitch.

Cristian Dajome should be able to be counted on for Vancouver Whitecaps FC. He is currently averaging 0.23 goals per 90 and has been a starter in 153 games thus far in his career. The forward who is from Colombia has 13,576 professional minutes while he has scored 35 goals. He has totaled 24 yellow cards during his pro soccer career and has assisted on a goal 14 times. Make sure to watch out for Brian White, the forward representing the United States. White has been handed a total of 5 yellow card warnings in 6,477 minutes played (76 starting assignments). His goals per 90 average so far in his pro soccer career is 0.51. He has accumulated 37 goals during his soccer career while assisting on a goal 13 different times.

Thomas Hasal will look after the net for Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Hasal has recorded 3 shutouts and defended 91 shots against him in 1,563 mins throughout his career. He holds a save % of 65.9 and his clean sheet rate is 17.6%. He has given up 1.90 goals per 90 minutes and he has earned a mark of 6-4-7. In his pro soccer career, Hasal has conceded 33 goals and has accounted for 61 stops in 17 starting assignments.

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

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Houston (+130)

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