Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake Prediction and Tips - 31 August 2023
Last updated: Aug 31, 2023, 2:36AM | Published: Aug 21, 2023, 3:06PM
Portland squares off with Salt Lake in MLS action at Providence Park on Thursday, beginning at 12:30pm AEST.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for Portland vs Salt Lake, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Thursday's Portland-Salt Lake MLS match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives Portland a 47.3% chance of winning, Salt Lake a 28.7% chance of winning, and the draw a 23.9% chance of happening.
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Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLS clash at Providence Park are listed below:
- Head to Head: Portland $1.91, Salt Lake $4.00, Draw $4.00
- Total (Over/Under 2.5 Goals): Over $1.59, Under $2.35
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has Portland at $1.91. Meanwhile, bet365 currently has Real Salt Lake at $4.00.
Lastly, PointsBet has odds of $4.00 for a draw if you believe the score will be level after 90 minutes.
The Over/Under for Portland vs Salt Lake is set at 2.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.59 and odds for the Under at $2.35.
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Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Salt Lake at $4.00 with bet365 (3.7% edge)
- Total Goals: Under 2.5 at $2.35 with PointsBet (0.8% edge)
These Portland vs Salt Lake betting tips are based on complex modelling and gambling experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Betting on Salt Lake to win is the best option because of the 3.7% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability when punting on sports.
Despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 2.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.35) that are available from PointsBet.
Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake: Prediction
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Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake: Preview
The MLS match-up between Portland and Salt Lake at Providence Park is scheduled to start at 12:30pm AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake
- Date: Thursday 31 August 2023
- Time: 12:30pm AEST
- Venue: Providence Park (Portland, Oregon)
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
Our predictions for Portland vs Salt Lake have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLS tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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