MLS Cup Odds - Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles Galaxy

The Los Angeles Galaxy with superstars David Beckham and Landon Donovan meet Real Salt Lake in MLS Cup odds tonight in Seattle in a match that can be seen on ESPN. This is the sixth appearance in the MLS Cup for the Galaxy and they have a 2-3 all-time record. This is the first appearance for Real Salt Lake in the title game and they are only the second expansion team ever to reach the final. The Galaxy are half goal favorites in MLS Cup finals odds at online sportsbooks with a total of 2 OVER -135. The three-way soccer betting line at BetUS sportsbook has Los Angeles +105, Real Salt Lake +240 and the Draw +225.

Real Salt Lake and Los Angeles met twice during the regular season with Real Salt Lake winning 2-0 in one match while the other match was a 1-1 draw. Real Salt Lake was the lowest seed in the playoffs but continued to surprise teams on the way to the MLS Cup. It is not unheard of for the low seed to advance as last year it was New York as the #8 seed making it to the MLS final. Real Salt Lake is just the fourth team in MLS Cup history to make it to the championship game with a losing record. Real Salt Lake should not be underestimated in soccer betting though. They tied for second in the league in total goals scored with 43. On the other side it was Los Angeles scoring 36 goals which was 10th-best in the league. The Galaxy defense though was third best in the league while RSL was 7th.

Los Angeles had the biggest defensive turnaround in league history as a year ago they gave up 62 goals. The series between Real Salt Lake and Los Angeles has been very competitive. Heading into MLS Cup odds, each team has won five of the 15 all-time meetings with five draws. Landon Donovan was the MVP of the league this season and he has combined with Beckham to give the Galaxy an excellent one-two punch. It should also be noted that Beckham did not play in either match against Real Salt Lake this season. Salt Lake striker Robbie Findley is the main threat for Real Salt Lake as he had 12 goals which tied him for third in the league. This match will take place at Qwest Field in Seattle and more than 40,000 are expected to be in attendance.

Bergen's MLS Soccer Picks: Like I proud mother, I am happy to see Landon Donovan make it to the final of the 2009 MLS Cup. Of course adding Beckham into the mix is what has helped bring the team up from the ashes but as for all around play, I hope Landon wins the MVP. I'm expecting the Beckham Donovan tandem to have a decisive win and send Beckham back to Milan with something to think about. My soccer pick for Sunday's match-up is to take the Galaxy +105 in MLS Cup odds.