The MLS schedule on Wednesday, June 19, is loaded with matchups that could have major implications on which teams make the playoffs. Inter Miami are set to host the Columbus Crew, the reigning MLS Cup champions, at 7:30 p.m. ET. Inter Miami will be without two of its star players, with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez both with their respective countries at Copa America. 

Other intriguing matchups on the MLS schedule are Cincinnati FC vs. Philadelphia Union, Austin FC vs. LAFC, and LA Galaxy vs. NYCFC. With 13 total games on Wednesday's MLS schedule set to unfold, a little expert help can go a long way in determining which matchups to include in your MLS bets. Before entering any MLS picks for Wednesday, June 19, be sure to see the MLS betting advice and score projections from SportsLine's soccer expert Brandt Sutton. (For more soccer coverage, click here.)

Sutton, a former collegiate soccer player, has been SportsLine's top soccer editor for more than six years. He has followed soccer closely for much longer and factors in managerial tactics, projected lineups, and past performances to make the most-informed decisions possible, keeping his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.

Sutton finished 2022 as SportsLine's top soccer expert with a 165-130-2 mark, returning nearly $2,200 for $100 players. He was also profitable across multiple leagues in 2023, including the English Premier League, UEFA Champions League, FA Cup, Europa League, and more. 

Now, Sutton has analyzed the full MLS schedule for Wednesday, June 19, and locked in his exact score projections and MLS best bets. 

One piece of the MLS score projections we can reveal: Sutton is predicting the LA Galaxy (-110) secure a 2-1 victory at home against New York City FC. The Galaxy are among the best offensive teams in the league, having scored 35 goals this season, the third-most in MLS. Striker Dejan Joveljic has scored 10 goals this season, while midfielder Ricard Puig has racked up six goals and eight assists. LA is also unbeaten at home this season, securing five wins and three draws. The Galaxy have won three straight at home, which is a big reason why Sutton is backing the home side to collect all three points. 

Sutton has locked in his exact score projections for every MLS match on Wednesday, as well as his three most confident best bets. They include a plus-money outright winner and a high-scoring slugfest between two Western Conference rivals. You ABSOLUTELY need to see the MLS score projections before locking in any MLS picks of your own.

Who wins every MLS matchup on Wednesday, and which underdog pulls off a shocking upset? ... Join SportsLine now to see Brandt Sutton's score predictions and MLS best bets, all from the insider who has his finger on the pulse of the game all over the world!