subject: MLS Playoffs: Galaxy vs FC Dallas Betting Odds [print this page] MLS Playoffs: Galaxy vs FC Dallas Betting Odds
The Los Angeles Galaxy will host FC Dallas in the Western Conference Finals for 2010 MLS playoffs betting on Sunday evening at 9:00pm EST with a live telecast on ESPN2. Online sportsbooks have opened with Los Angeles as a -145 favorite with Dallas as a +350 underdog and the draw returning +240 with the over/under listed at 2.5 UNDER -130. The Los Angeles Galaxy are a big favorite in MLS odds based on their big name talent and their successful history and tradition in which they have won two MLS titles with a total of six title game appearances.
Dallas has not even been the in the Conference Finals since 1999 when they lost to Los Angeles. David Beckham has re-emerged as a key figure on the Galaxy and was a valuable asset in their MLS playoff betting win over the Seattle Sounders. The Los Angeles defense was also outstanding against Seattle as it made the Sounders attack virtually helpless. Dallas did have a solid season in their own right as they had a record of 12 wins 14 draws and 4 losses in MLS odds. Dallas also boasts the MLS coach of the year with Schellas Hyndman. Jeff Cunningham led Dallas in scoring with 11 goals.
The Los Angeles Galaxy had a record of 18 wins 5 draws and 7 losses heading into 2010 MLS playoffs betting. Edson Budde is not as well known as Beckham or Landon Donovan but ended up as Los Angeles' leading scorer with 17 goals. Donovan had 7 goals for the Galaxy. Donovan was much more of a defensive presence against Seattle which was just fine as it was a significant contribution in the win. Los Angeles will also have the advantage in MLS odds of playing a FC Dallas team that has been ravaged by injuries and playing with a patchwork lineup.
