The Colorado Rapids Host the LA Galaxy at DSG Park for the second game of their best-of-3 playoff series in the first round of the Western Conference. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's 24/7 football odds Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy oddsand meet our top MLS picks and predictions.

The Galaxy defeated the Rapids 5-0 in their first home game. The total rose to over, and LA won easily; However, this does not affect this game in terms of goal difference or any significant advantage going forward.

The Rapids finished seventh in the Western Conference. Colorado was much better at home, posting a home record of 10-3-4. It scored 33 points at home and 17 on the road. The Rapids' strength is their offense, which averages 1.79 goals per game. However, they are struggling as they have lost five in a row, including the last two at home. The Rapids are led by F Rafael Navarrowho scored 15 goals.

LA finished the regular season second in the West with a goal difference of +19, second best in the conference. With an average of 2.03 goals per game, the Galaxy also have an extremely strong offense. They only went 6-4-7 away from home this season. LA is headed by F Gabriel Chaveswho scored 16 goals. Four Galaxy players have scored in double figures this season. LA has won 4 of their last 5 games.

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Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy odds

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• Money line: Colorado Rapids +155 (Bet $100 to Win $155) | LA Galaxy +130 (Bet $100 to Win $130) | Draw +300 (bet $100 to win $300)
• Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -135 | U: -110)

Colorado Rapids vs LA Galaxy tips and predictions

forecast

LA Galaxy 3, Colorado Rapids 2

Moneyline (ML)

DEPLOYMENT GALAXY (+130).

The playoffs are about getting hot and staying hot, and that's exactly what the Galaxy are doing. LA has won 4 of its last 5 games, with 3 of those wins coming by multiple goals. On October 2, it beat the Rapids 3-1 on the road and finished with 1.3 more expected goals.

Colorado has had less strong starts and has fallen off a cliff of late, giving up 12 goals (15-3) in its last five games. The Rapids have allowed at least two expected goals in three of their last four games. These ongoing issues will be a problem against an offensive team like LA.

That is, back GALAXY (+130) to end the series on Friday.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (-135).

The Rapids have allowed at least 3 goals in 4 of their last 5 games and have scored at least 2 goals in 6 of their last 11. Colorado is allowing 1.76 goals per game and scoring 1.79 per game. Both are impressive, the former impressively bad and the latter impressively good.

The Galaxy have exceeded this total in 5 of the last 7 games and have scored 3 goals in the other two games combined. Their games were always filled with goals. Expect this to go on and back again ABOVE 3.5 (-135). If you're feeling adventurous, you might consider betting something on the Over 4.5 (+165) alternative for a decent payout.

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