The Columbus Crew (9 wins, 7 losses, 14 draws) welcome the Portland Timbers (11-8-12) to Lower.com Field Sunday. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET.'Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Columbus Crew vs. Portland Timbers odds, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.
The Crew entered the weekend in 7th place in the Eastern Conference, so they need a win to further improve their playoff position. Columbus has the New York Red Bulls, Charlotte FC and Orlando City SC still left on their schedule.
The Crew are led by M Lucas Zelarayan, who has 9 goals and 6 assists. He is the main force behind the team’s pace. A huge addition for the Crew has been F Cucho, who has 9 goals but in just 11 starts.
Portland is in a similar playoff situation as it entered the weekend. It will want to leave Ohio with 3 points to keep its postseason dreams alive. The Timbers have just LAFC and Real Salt Lake remaining.