Real Salt Lake (14-8-13) vs. Houston Dynamo FC (15-9-11)
Real Salt Lake vs. Houston Dynamo FC 11/6/23 – Real Salt Lake vs Houston Dynamo FC’s November 6 match-up at America First Field, drawing fans and bettors alike, is sure to pique interest in Major League Soccer fans and expert pickers alike. Given how evenly-matched Real Salt Lake and Houston Dynamo FC currently are in terms of standings competition, fans and bettors are keenly watching both matches closely as fans hope Real Salt Lake can improve on its 14-8-13 record while Houston Dynamo FC aims to solidify their 15-9-11 standings by winning both matches at America First Field! A must-watch for fans seeking MLS expert picks!
Real Salt Lake’s offensive lineup has produced flashes of brilliance this season, thanks to Jefferson Savarino and Diego Luna. Savarino has been instrumental in setting up plays as well as scoring seven goals from 22 starts while Luna provided midfield presence with five goals from 22 appearances. These duos will need to work closely together against Houston Dynamo’s defensively inconsistent road defense; their synergy will be especially crucial against them since recent form indicates Real Salt Lake is struggling to convert play into points – something they want to change against them against Houston Dynamo!
Houston Dynamo FC are led by Amine Bassi and Hector Herrera as offensive threats for Houston Dynamo FC, who provide an offensive threat. Bassi has scored 10 goals to date while creating opportunities not just for himself but also his teammates as demonstrated by 4 assists from 29 starts; Herrera boasts 17 assists out of 29 starts which display his vision and ability to control pace and direction of play. They will face a Real Salt Lake defense which, while boasting some stellar performances at times, remains inconsistent; making this battle between Houston Dynamo forwards and Real Salt Lake’s defense potentially pivotal for either team as the outcome may depend on which side prevails.
Real Salt Lake vs. Houston Dynamo FC 11/6/23 Game Info
| When: | Monday, November 6, 2023, at 9:00 PM ET |
| Where: | America First Field |
| TV: | ATV |
| Stream: | MLS Live on ESPN+ |
Real Salt Lake GK vs. Houston Dynamo FC GK
Zac MacMath‘s season with Real Salt Lake has been one of remarkable resilience. After amassing 84 saves and 35 goals against in the regular season, he will face Houston’s aggressive attack with key performances against them and with 9 clean sheets under his belt as proof. MacMath offers hope to a defense that has come under severe strain in recent matches.
Steve Clark of Houston Dynamo FC holds an almost identical record with 85 saves and 13 clean sheets; however, when facing players such as Savarino and Luna his shot-stopping abilities will be put through rigorous scrutiny; additionally his four yellow cards suggest an aggressive style of play which needs to be reined in to avoid giving away any advantages to opposition.
Soccer Odds/Point Spread: Real Salt Lake +110, Total Odds: 2.5
Real Salt Lake are slight favorites despite their less than stellar form in this match, with moneyline odds set at +110 and an attractive spread offering +300 value if they manage to cover -1 spread. As both teams tend to engage in high scoring matches, the total of 2.5 over at -150 seems appropriate given their respective offensive talents on display.
Real Salt Lake Betting Trends
Real Salt Lake’s recent form is alarming, with no wins in five consecutive games and an identical record against the spread. Their road game record, however, stands at 11-5 indicating greater resilience in away games than at home; moreover, three of Real Salt Lake’s last five games went over their total points line; 13 out of their last 17 home games saw this happen as well.
Houston Dynamo FC Betting Trends
Houston Dynamo FC comes into this match on a high note, having notched two wins out of their last five and covering the spread in three. Their road game spread record is even at 8-8; and two of their recent five total games went over their target score. This indicates a potential high scoring outcome.
Real Salt Lake vs. Houston Dynamo FC 11/6/23 Betting Picks
Analyzing trends and head-to-head statistics, it appears to be an intense contest. Real Salt Lake’s desire to end their negative streak could either spark them to greatness or lead them down into collapse under pressure; Houston Dynamo could look for any weaknesses within Real Salt Lake’s defense as they look to exploit any vulnerabilities at home.
After considering all factors, including offensive strengths and defensive frailties, our recommendation would be for a draw at +260, offering significant value given the circumstances. Furthermore, an over 2.5 goals bet may prove fruitful given both teams have demonstrated an affinity for high-scoring contests.
Premium pick analysis suggests leaning towards Houston Dynamo FC on the spread, given their recent form and their advantageous odds, providing some protection from single goal defeats. As for prop bets, considering both Bassi and Savarino have scored anytime before in recent matches, betting on either player to score anytime could also provide additional value.
Free Pick and Prediction: Real Salt Lake 1, Houston Dynamo FC 1.