LAFC vs Austin Odds, Pick, Prediction: Can Arango fire LAFC to glory?

The #1 seed LAFC take on Austin FC in the MLS Conference Finals. Both clubs will be coming into the Conference Finals as arguably the two best in the league after finishing as the #1 and #2 seeds in their conference.  

LAFC led the league with the Philadelphia Union with 67 points apiece in the regular season. Austin FC were also impressive with 57 points and going 16-10-8. It’s not going to be an easy task for Austin to get into the MLS Cup, but they’ve found ways to win in the first two rounds of the series and are hopeful that will continue.  

Let’s break down our LAFC vs. Austin FC prediction, pick, and odds. 

LAFC vs. Austin FC Date, Start Time, Where to Watch 

Date: Sunday, October 30, 2022 

Start Time: 8:00 pm ET 

Where to Watch: ABC 

LAFC vs. Austin FC Odds 

LAFC -200 (1/2) 

Draw +360 (18/5) 

Austin FC +500 (5/1)

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LAFC vs. Austin FC Prediction 

It would be tough to argue that any team in the MLS was better than LAFC this season. Cristian Arango has been a force this year, scoring 17 goals and leading the LAFC to the #1 seed in the Western Conference.  

They finished second in the MLS with 66 goals scored as a team, trailing only the Philadelphia Union. Their attack has been the best in football, however, due to the fact that they led the league with 201 shots on target this season. 201 shots on target are 15 more than the second-ranked team. 

In terms of goals allowed, they also only trailed the Philadelphia Union. They gave up 38 goals on the season, which was 11 better than the third-place Austin FC.  

Although LAFC led the league in nearly every category, Austin FC weren't too far behind them. Sebastian Driussi led the way for them this season, scoring the second-most goals in the league with 22. In Austin FC’s win over Dallas, Driussi put one in the back of the net, scoring the game-deciding goal. Our LAFC vs. Austin FC picks are interesting because of how comparable these two teams are.

As a team this season, Austin FC were impressive as well. They scored the third most goals in the league with 65, trailing only LAFC and the Philadelphia Union. They also limited goals at an elite level, allowing the third fewest in the MLS.

This game truly has two teams that are nearly equal in what they do. LAFC might have the upper hand because of the regular season, but this is a good spot for Austin to find a way to win, or at least keep it close.

The LAFC vs. Austin FC pick that I am going with in this game is Austin FC +1.5 for -145 (20/29) odds. The LAFC vs. Austin FC prediction is that this is the perfect spot for them to cover this game with decent odds.

LAFC vs. Austin FC Pick

Austin FC +1.5 @ -145 (20/29) (Bet $100 to collect $169) Caesars has the best odds, click here to bet 

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