Teams with a lot on the line meet on Sunday when Los Angeles FC faces Inter Miami CF in a key MLS matchup in Los Angeles. LAFC (11-7-7), second in the Western Conference, trails first-place St. Louis by seven points. Inter Miami (6-14-4), 14th in the Eastern Conference, are 10 points out of a playoff spot, but have played well since signing Lionel Messi in July. Inter Miami have gone 9-0-1 in MLS, U.S. Open Cup and Leagues Cup play with Messi in the lineup.
Kickoff is set for 10 p.m. ET at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. LAFC are listed as the -110 favorites (risk $110 to win $100) in its latest LAFC vs. Inter Miami odds, with Inter Miami the +260 underdogs. A draw is priced at +285 and the over/under for total goals scored is 3.5. Before locking in any Inter Miami vs. LAFC picks or MLS predictions, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since last year's World Cup, Green has been profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+4.78 units), the FA Cup (+3.07), the EFL Cup (+3.64), Euro 2024 qualifiers (+3.01) and the Europa League (+1.60).
Now, he has broken down Inter Miami vs. LAFC from every angle and just revealed his picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his MLS picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for LAFC vs. Inter Miami:
- Inter Miami vs. LAFC money line: L.A. -110, Inter Miami +260, Draw +285
- Inter Miami vs. LAFC over/under: 3.5 goals
- LAFC: LAFC are 8-2-3 at home this season
- MIA: Inter Miami have a minus-12 goal differential on the season, but are plus-2 since the arrival of Messi
- Inter Miami vs. LAFC picks: See picks here
Why you should back Los Angeles FC
Forward Denis Bouanga has been red hot of late, scoring six goals and adding six assists over LAFC's last five games across all competitions. In a 7-1 win over FC Juarez, he scored three goals and assisted on another as he took eight shots, including five on target. He added two goals and an assist in a 4-0 win over Real Salt Lake in Leagues Cup action. For the season, Bouanga has 12 goals and six assists in 23 matches, including 21 starts.
Also on an offensive tear is Carlos Vela. The 34-year-old forward has five goals and two assists in his past five games for LAFC, including four MLS matches. He scored a goal and added an assist in the win over Colorado on Aug. 23. In 25 games, including 17 starts this season, he has scored nine goals and added seven assists on 41 shots, including 18 on target. See picks at SportsLine.
Why you should back Inter Miami
Messi has transformed the Herons' fortunes since arriving. In 10 matches, he has already registered 11 goals, including one goal in two MLS matches. In those MLS games, he has taken nine shots with two on target. Messi has been instant offense throughout his career. In 778 career appearances for Barcelona, he scored 672 goals, and in 895 total career matches, has registered 726 goals.
Also helping power Inter Miami is forward Josef Martinez. The 30-year-old leads the team with six MLS goals and one assist in 21 appearances, including 16 starts. He has taken a team-high 35 shots, including 13 on target. Martinez scored in a 3-3 draw at Cincinnati on Aug. 23. He previously played for Atlanta United from 2017 to 2022, appearing in 131 matches and scoring 93 goals. See picks at SportsLine.
How to make LAFC vs. Inter Miami picks
Green has broken down the MLS match from every angle and is leaning Over on the goal total. He also has locked in three confident best bets, while also offering a full breakdown of this matchup. You can see his MLS picks and analysis only at SportsLine.
Who wins LAFC vs. Inter Miami, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for the Inter Miami vs. LAFC match, all from the soccer expert who has been profitable in several areas since the 2022 World Cup, and find out.
