The Vancouver Whitecaps and Portland Timbers are set to face off in a Western Conference matchup on Saturday at 10:30 p.m. EDT. The Timbers currently have a record of 2-2-1 this season, while the Whitecaps are 2-1-1. Both teams will be looking to secure a win and claim important points in the standings.
According to Fanduel Sportsbook, the MLS line has the Whitecaps favored at -122, with Portland at +296 and a draw at +283. The over/under for goals is set at 2.5. Last season, the Whitecaps had a record of 12-10-12 overall, with a home record of 8-4-6. They averaged 1.6 goals and 4.5 shots on goal per game, while the Timbers finished last season with a record of 11-13-10, with a road record of 2-8-7.
However, some key players who are not expected to play in this matchup include Sam Adekugbe for the Whitecaps, and Claudio Bravo and Marvin Loria for the Timbers