St. Louis City SC (3-6-12) takes on the Portland Timbers (9-6-5) in an MLS clash this Sunday evening. Recently, the Timbers secured a 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution. In contrast, St. Louis has faced setbacks, losing their last three matches, with a 3-2 defeat to Real Salt Lake on July 5.

Kickoff is at 7 p.m. ET from Energizer Park in St. Louis. The latest betting odds show St. Louis as a +110 favorite (risk $100 for a potential $110 gain), with Portland as +200 underdogs. A draw is priced at +275, and the over/under for total goals is set at 3.5. It’s wise to check what established SportsLine soccer analyst Brandt Sutton recommends before placing any wagers on the match.

Sutton had a profitable year in 2023, covering a variety of leagues including the Champions League and English Premier League, finishing with a 165-130-2 record, yielding nearly $2,200 profit for $100 bettors. Following his soccer betting insights could be beneficial.

Sutton’s Prime Picks for St. Louis City SC vs. Portland Timbers:

• Both Teams to Score & Over 2.5 Goals: Yes (-140)
• Joao Klauss Anytime Goalscorer: (+150)

Analysis for the Bets:

Portland has managed to score in four of their last five games, netting two or more in three of those matches, whereas St. Louis has also found the back of the net at least twice in three of their last four games. As Sutton remarks, “St. Louis has conceded 34 goals this season, while Portland has netted 30. The BTTS and over 2.5 goals has hit in five of St. Louis’ last six games while four of Portland’s last five have exceeded 2.5 goals.”