Playing The Odds: Going With The Los Angeles Galaxy In Tonight’s Superclassico

After going 1-3 in our four-match Olympic parlay on Wednesday, our record for the season stands at an undistinguished 3-4. However, that’s not going to stop us from rolling the bones in MLS’s Superclassico tonight since the only way to win our money back is to keep on, keeping on.

Given the delicious storylines surrounding this latest skirmish in what could very well be the most-heated rivalry in MLS, how could we not play the odds tonight? With both sides desperately needing a win to stay within striking distance of the playoffs, and in the case of the Los Angeles Galaxy, to show that they can overcome this week’s turmoil and salvage the season, tonight’s Superclassico should be even more contentious than usual.

Since neither Chivas nor the Galaxy inspire much confidence these days, the moneyline at BetUs favors a draw, with the Goats at +130 and team turmoil, nee Beckham, at +170. Morrissey’s fave MLS side looked much better last time out — mounting a furious comeback in the final 20 minutes to nearly salvage a point at Kansas City before losing 3-2 — than did LA, I’m still not convinced that a short-handed Chivas squad can beat the Galaxy tonight. Even with Becks, Landon, Edson Buddle & Company being in complete disarray.

We’re taking Los Angeles +170 in what should be a shootout, which means we’re also going to take the Galaxy’s over of 1.5 goals.