The Portland Timbers and LA Galaxy battle in a 2022 Major League Soccer meeting between Western Conference foes at Portland's Providence Park. The Timbers (1-3-1) pulled off a 1-1 draw on a late penalty against Orlando City at home last Sunday. LA (2-0-2) has not played since losing 1-0 to that same OCSC squad on March 19.     

Kickoff at Providence Park in Portland, Ore., is set for 4:30 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists Portland as the +150 favorite (risk $100 to win $150) on the 90-minute money line in its latest Portland Timbers vs. LA Galaxy odds, with LA the +180 underdog. A draw is priced at +245 and the over-under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before you lock in any LA Galaxy vs. Portland Timbers picks, you HAVE TO see what SportsLine soccer insider Brandt Sutton has to say.  

Sutton, a former collegiate soccer player, has been SportsLine's top soccer editor for nearly five 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 has also been on a roll with his best bets, going 17-9 in his last 26 soccer picks!

The expert knows Portland's home-field advantage will play a role Sunday. The Timbers are unbeaten in their last five at Providence Park and have lost just one in regulation in their past 13, including the playoffs. Portland has scored at least once in 12 straight matches, and Colombian midfielder Yimmi Chara has two goals and an assist in the first five games. He has been stepping up while superstar playmaker Sebastian Blanco (one assist) starts on the bench as he regains fitness following a knee injury.         

Sutton also is aware that LA started the season with consecutive wins, including a 1-0 triumph over reigning champion NYFC in the opener, and it is a strong team that is just feeling its way into the season. It has scored just four times but has an expected goals of 7.1, so it should start converting. The Timbers have allowed eight goals, half in a 4-1 drubbing at the hands of FC Dallas, and they were fortunate to pull off the draw last week. Chicharito is the key to the Galaxy attack, and the 33-year-old has two goals.

Sutton has taken an close look at the LA Galaxy vs. Portland Timbers from all sides and locked in his best bets. We can tell you he's leaning Under 2.5 goals, and he's also locked in another CONFIDENT best bet and offers a full breakdown of this MLS matchup! You ABSOLUTELY need to see his picks and analysis before making any selections of your own.   

So who wins Sunday's Portland Timbers vs. LA Galaxy matchup? And where does all the betting value lie? ... Join SportsLine now to see Brandt Sutton's picks for LA Galaxy vs. Portland Timbers, all from the insider who is 17-9 on his last 26 soccer best bets!