Real Salt Lake vs. San Jose Earthquakes 8/24/24 – America First Field is going to be the place where MLS season will unfold with a clash between Real Salt Lake and the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday. The stakes are high as Real Salt Lake holds an impressive 12-8-5 record against the struggling San Jose Earthquakes who sit at a miserable 4-2-19. As per leading handicapper predictions, it is clear that the home side has a big edge, and this could make for an interesting game under lights at 9:30 PM ET, shown on ATV.
Real Salt Lake vs. San Jose Earthquakes 8/24/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 9:30 PM ET |
| Where: | America First Field |
| TV: | ATV |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
Real Salt Lake (12-8-5) vs. San Jose Earthquakes (4-2-19)
This season Real Salt Lake has been an offensive display with players like Cristian Arango and Andres Gomez. Arango, who scored 17 goals and made 11 assists, and Gomez with 13 goals as well as 8 assists, have been crucial in their side’s aggressive frontline play. This potential offensive will come up against a San Jose defense that is brittle when playing away from home, as shown by the team’s 3-9 record. Additionally, Real Salt Lake’s tactical flexibility could exploit San Jose’s defensive weaknesses, a key factor in today’s LA Galaxy vs. Atlanta United FC faceoff game.
Conversely, the San Jose Earthquakes have flashed some promise on offense this year despite an otherwise disappointing campaign led by Amahl Pellegrino and Jeremy Ebobisse. Although modestly represented by Pellegrino (5) and Ebobisse (4), it can be seen that San Jose might be able to compete with Real Salt Lake’s defense under the right conditions. By contrast, however, the solid rearguard of Real Salt Lake could be too strong for them, featuring Zac MacMath, who has 66 saves along with four shutouts. This matchup mirrors the intensity expected in the Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City duel.
Zac MacMath GK vs. William Yarbrough GK
Another backbone for Real Salt Lake in recent times has been Zac MacMath, who has made 66 saves to prove how important he is in their defense. If they are to increase their goalscoring record, MacMath’s ability to stop the strikers will be crucial in his match against a San Jose team. What’s more, MacMath’s form could give a significant advantage over San Jose’s offensive attempts.
To the contrary, William Yarbrough has faced an onslaught this season as evidenced by 56 saves compared to 42 goals let through. This means that he will face a Real Salt Lake side known for being relentless in attack and marauding at any given chance. Consequently, Yarbrough might have to deliver something exceptional in case San Jose tries pulling off an upset.
MLS Odds/Point Spread: Real Salt Lake -1.5 +105, Total Odds: 3.5
The betting odds lean heavily towards Real Salt Lake, not surprising given their comparative performance and standings. Bettors might find value in the spread given Real Salt Lake’s offensive capabilities and their tendency to perform well at home.
Real Salt Lake Betting Trends
Real Salt Lake has shown consistency, especially at home, with a record of 9-5 against the spread in road games. Their ability to convert chances into goals has been a key trend this season, and it’s expected to play a significant role in this matchup as well.
San Jose Earthquakes Betting Trends
San Jose’s struggles are evident not just in their win-loss record but also in their betting trends. With a 1-4 record against the spread in their last 5 games, their ability to cover as underdogs has been lacking, indicating potential vulnerabilities that Real Salt Lake could exploit.
Real Salt Lake vs. San Jose Earthquakes 8/24/24 Betting Picks
Real Salt Lake, weighing all the factors looks set to dominate this game. Their current form is better than the opponent’s and playing at home should see them win comfortably. Given that they can score many goals and have a solid defense backing them up this would appear to be an attractive option for people who want to bet on real salt lake covering spread.
For those eyeing prop bets or the over/under, going over the game total might sound tempting in view of Real Salt Lake’s attacking style. As a result, anyone who wants a no-cost MLS tip could look into taking overs on total goals given their recent trends and offensive strategies.