Houston Dynamo vs. Portland Timbers Prediction - August 20, 2023

Houston and Portland will lock horns in MLS at Shell Energy Stadium on Sunday, starting at 8:30PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Houston vs. Portland, as well as game predictions and best odds, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Houston Dynamo vs. Portland Timbers

Based on high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Houston-Portland MLS matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives Houston a 49.5% chance of winning, Portland a 26.1% chance of winning, and the draw a 24.4% chance of happening.

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Houston Dynamo vs. Portland Timbers Odds

• Moneyline: Houston -115, Portland +310, Draw +280
• Total Goals: Over/Under 2.5 (-144/+120)

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for Houston at -115. That means you can risk $115 to win $100, for a total payout of $215, if it gets the W.

On the other hand, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for Portland at +310, where you can put down $100 to profit $310, earning a total payout of $410, if it wins.

Lastly, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the draw at +280, which means you can bet $100 to win $280, for a total payout of $380, if it hits.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 2.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -144, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at +120.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLS odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the 2.5-goal Over/Under has a 53% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Houston Dynamo vs. Portland Timbers

• Moneyline: Portland @ +310 via PointsBet (1.7% edge)
• Total Goals: Under 2.5 @ +120 via PointsBet (1.9% edge)

Our best bets are based on complex modeling and wagering expertise to help you make more informed decisions with the legal sportsbooks in America.

According to DimersBOT, taking Portland moneyline is the best option due to the 1.7% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

Despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 2.5 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+120) that are available from PointsBet.

Houston Dynamo vs. Portland Timbers Prediction

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Sunday's Houston-Portland game, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this article for the latest betting insights before Houston vs. Portland on Sunday August 20, 2023.

Houston Dynamo vs. Portland Timbers 2023

Sunday's action between Houston and Portland in MLS at Shell Energy Stadium is scheduled to begin at 8:30PM ET.

• Who: Houston Dynamo vs. Portland Timbers
• Date: Sunday August 20, 2023
• Time: 8:30PM ET / 5:30PM PT
• Venue: Shell Energy Stadium

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