Houston Dynamo vs. Portland Timbers prediction, odds, picks, and MLS Season Pass discount code [9/20/2025]

Houston and Portland will lock horns in MLS action at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas on Saturday, with kickoff at 8:30PM ET.

Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced MLS model projects Houston as the most likely winner of today's game.

For further insights into Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Houston vs. Portland predictions page.

Houston Dynamo vs. Portland Timbers prediction: Who will win?

Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's MLS matchup between Houston and Portland 10,000 times as part of our MLS predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model currently suggests a 47.1% chance of Houston winning, a 28.0% chance for Portland, and a 24.9% chance of a draw.

Additionally, the over/under total of 2.5 goals has a 52% chance of going over, according to our model.

Houston Dynamo vs. Portland Timbers odds

We have researched the best MLS odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Moneyline

Houston	Portland	Draw
-102	+275	+260

Total Goals

Over 2.5	Under 2.5
-130	+105

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Houston Dynamo vs. Portland Timbers picks and best bets

Our model's biggest edge in today's Houston Dynamo vs. Portland Timbers matchup is on the moneyline.

Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best MLS picks and MLS best bets for every game throughout the season.

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Houston Dynamo vs. Portland Timbers: Correct score predictions

Here are the top three most likely final scores according to our model, with a 1-1 draw being the most probable:

Final Score	Probability
HOU 1-1 POT	11.8%
HOU 1-0 POT	10.1%
HOU 2-1 POT	9.4%

These predictions are based on each team's average score after 10,000 simulations, which means the most likely correct score can differ from our predicted winner.

Houston Dynamo vs. Portland Timbers game-day updates and essential details

Saturday's game between Houston and Portland in MLS at Shell Energy Stadium is scheduled to commence at 8:30PM ET.

• Who: Houston Dynamo vs. Portland Timbers
• Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
• Time: 8:30PM ET/5:30PM PT
• Venue: Shell Energy Stadium (Houston, Texas)

Dimers' full preview of Saturday's Houston vs. Portland matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

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Conclusion

According to our computer model, Houston has a 47.1% win probability on Saturday, Portland has a 28.0% win probability, and there is a 24.9% chance that the game will end in a draw.

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