Helmut Sports
MLS
YTD
11-5-1
+5.10
Toronto FC (pk) –116
The Reds are coming off a solid road outing against DC United in which they had the lead late in the game. For the second time this season late in the game Marvell Wynne was called for a hand ball in the penalty area in which DC United converted the penalty kick. The Reds face the Impact Wednesday in the Canadian Championship series game and were more dominate than the 1-0 score indicated. The Reds controlled possession time and out shot the Impact 16-3. The score could have been 3-0 but three shots hit the pipe in this match. The Fire’s defense has been a little suspect this season. Toronto was strong last season at BMO field only losing twice on this field. The Fire’s defense has been a little suspect at times this season. They have allowed goals in 7/8 games this season and have played with a man advantage in games four times this season. I like the Reds in this spot not have to give a way any goals.
Real Salt Lake (–0.5) -118
Last week we were on RSL as well in this same spot. We caught a few bad breaks with a late suspension to Javier Morales and an injury forcing goalkeeper Rimando to also sit. Also Jamison Olave did not play in this game due to a red card suspension in the previous game. Yet despite all this we were in position to win the game before a late game collapse allowed the Galaxy to come back and tie the match in added time. In this match we get those players back except for keeper Rimando. RSL has been particularly strong at Real Tinto stadium putting up an 11-1-7 record dating back to the start of the 2008 season. The Wizards have not been a strong team on the road putting up a 1-3-1 record this season. In their lone tie the Fire was leading 2-0 at the 81st minute before collapsing late and allowing the Wizards to comeback and draw. In their lone win against the Sounders they played with a man advantage for most of the game due to a red card given to goal keeper Keller.
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