Austin FC vs Houston Dynamo Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for MLS Match (Expect Evenly-Matched Clash at Q2 Stadium)

The 2023 MLS season continues on Saturday with an exciting showdown between Austin FC (6-8-4, 22 points) and Houston Dynamo FC (8-7-3, 27 points).

Austin FC vs Houston Dynamo Match Info

2023 MLS Regular Season Game
Austin FC vs. Houston Dynamo FC
Date: Saturday, June 24, 2023
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Q2 Stadium — Austin, Texas
Coverage: Apple TV

After back-to-back losses, Austin broke out of its funk on Wednesday with a 3-0 victory over FC Dallas. Meanwhile, Houston guns for its fifth win in a row after blowing out the San Jose Earthquakes 4-1 two nights ago.

Austin FC vs Houston Dynamo Odds & Spread

All MLS betting lines, odds and prop bets are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
Moneyline: ATX: (+105) | HOU: (+230) | Draw (+240)
Spread: ATX: -1 (+320) | HOU: +1 (-145)
Total: 2.5 – Over: (-136) | Under: (+112)
Team to Score the First Goal: ATX: (-140) | HOU: (+115) I NO GOALS: (+1200)

Austin enters this contest as the slight home favorite on FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 8:30 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 2.5 goals with the Over favored at -136 odds.

Austin FC vs Houston Dynamo Betting Trends

- Houston defeated Austin 2-1 in the most recent matchup on May 27, 2023.
- Austin sits eighth in the Western Conference with a 6-8-4 (W-L-D) record in 2023.
- Houston sits fourth in the Western Conference with an 8-7-3 (W-L-D) record in 2023.
- Austin is 2-3-0 (W-L-D) in its last five matches.
- Houston is 4-1-0 (W-L-D) in its last five matches.

Austin FC vs Houston Dynamo Prediction & Pick

Although oddsmakers favor an Austin victory this weekend, Houston has had the home team's number this season. The Dynamo first defeated Austin 2-0 back in March before picking up a 2-1 victory at the end of May with both wins coming at Shell Energy Stadium.

At the same time, Houston hasn't been great on the road this year, having won just one of nine previous road matches. Meanwhile, Austin has won two of its past three home matchups, including Wednesday's win against a Dallas squad that's two spots higher in the Western Conference standings.

At the end of the day, I won't be shocked if this matchup ends in a draw. Austin will produce a better effort than the last time it faced Houston, but it's hard to expect the Dynamo to lose with the run that they're on. It'll be a competitive battle, but neither side will do enough to claim the victory.

Final Score Prediction: Austin: 2 | Houston: 2

Austin FC vs Houston Dynamo Best Bet

While a draw at +240 odds has decent value, I'm going with the total going over 2.5 goals as the best bet instead. Each of Austin's last five games has seen more than 2.5 goals scored while the same has occurred in seven of Houston's previous eight.

On top of that, seven of the past eight Austin-Houston matchups have also hit the Over on this bet. With both sides looking to gain ground in the Western Conference, that determination will lead to several goals being scored.

Bet: Over 2.5 Goals (-136)

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