MLS Predict 6 presented by BetMGM: Your complete Round 17 guide

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1. Visit predict6.mlssoccer.com/picks
2. Pick the outcome of the six matches for the round. You can select win, loss, or draw. Underdog outcomes are worth more points than favorites.
3. Next, predict the action. Predict match action to gain additional points and compete for the jackpot. Example: Who scores first?
4. Submit your picks. (Free MLS network account required.)

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Match #1: Chicago Fire FC vs. Sporting Kansas City

WHO WILL WIN?
CHI winDrawSKC win30 points40 points40 pointsPredict the action: Halftime score (30 points - both teams, 10 points - one team)

• Chicago's midweek match against Minnesota United was suspended due to COVID-19 concerns, meaning they last competed Oct. 11 with a 2-1 win over D.C. United.
• SKC's three-game winning streak got snapped Wednesday, as they dropped a 1-0 decision at FC Dallas. They remain without striker Alan Pulido, who's been with Mexico on international duty.
• All-time Series: CHI lead 26W - 18L - 11D; CHI 91 goals scored, SKC 68 goals scored
• Kickoff: Saturday, October 17 at 3:30 pm ET
• Watch on: Univision, TUDN, Twitter in US; MLS LIVE on DAZN in Canada

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Match #2: Columbus Crew SC vs. New York City FC

WHO WILL WIN?
CLB winDrawNYC win30 points40 points40 pointsPredict the action: Full-time score (30 points - both teams, 10 points - one team)

• The Crew are enduring their worst stretch of the 2020 season (0W-3L-1D), with Wednesday's 2-1 loss at FC Cincinnati marking their first Hell is Real derby setback in MLS play.
• NYCFC salvaged a point Wednesday night in a 1-1 draw at Orlando City SC, courtesy of a first-half tally from Keaton Parks. But they're also without influential midfielder James Sands, who suffered a fracture in his right foot.
• All-time Series: NYC lead 5W - 4L - 4D; NYC 24 goals scored, CLB 20 goals scored
• Kickoff: Sunday, October 18 at 6 pm ET
• Watch on: MLS LIVE on ESPN+ in US; on DAZN in Canada

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Match #3: New York Red Bulls vs. Orlando City SC

WHO WILL WIN?
RBNY winDrawORL win30 points40 points40 pointsPredict the action: First club to score (10 points)

• The Caden Clark show continues for the New York Red Bulls, as the 17-year-old midfielder now has two goals in his first two MLS games. His latest was a left-footed rocket to the top corner in Wednesday's 1-1 draw at Toronto FC.
• Orlando's unbeaten streak is now at an astounding 11 games, though they have tied back-to-back games. They'll be looking to get three points to stay in the Supporters' Shield hunt.
• Seattle will be without forward Raul Ruidiaz, midfielder Gustav Svensson and defender Xavier Arreaga due to international duty, while LAFC remain without injured superstar Carlos Vela.
• All-time Series: RBNY lead 6W - 5L - 1D; RBNY 19 goals scored, ORL 18 goals scored
• Kickoff: Sunday, October 18 at 7 pm ET
• Watch on: MLS LIVE on ESPN+ in US; on DAZN in Canada

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Match #4: Toronto FC vs. Atlanta United

WHO WILL WIN?
TOR winDrawATL win20 points40 points40 pointsPredict the action: Who scores first (25 points)

• Toronto remain atop the Supporters' Shield standings and now haven't lost in eight games (6W-0L-2D stretch). Their offense will need to reach another gear, though, as they've scored just once in three straight games.
• Atlanta are winless in three and currently occupy the 10th and final spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race. They'll be hoping to get DP midfielder Marcelino Moreno back in the lineup, too.
• All-time Series: TOR lead at 2W - 1L - 3D; TOR 13 goals scored, ATL 11 goals scored
• Kickoff: Sunday, October 18 at 7:30 pm ET
• Watch on: TSN 1/4 in Canada; MLS LIVE on ESPN+ in US

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Match #5: Portland Timbers vs. LAFC

WHO WILL WIN?
POR winDrawLAFC win30 points40 points30 pointsPredict the action: Time of first goal (25 points)

• Portland saw their five-game winning streak snapped Wednesday night with a 2-1 setback at Real Salt Lake.
• Portland and LAFC have met twice already this season, in two high-scoring games at Banc of California Stadium. After a 2-2 draw in the first, LAFC won 4-2 last month.
• With injuries piling up and international call-ups, LAFC suffered a 2-1 defeat Wednesday night against the Vancouver Whitecaps. They're firmly in the Western Conference playoff mix, but missing key players takes a toll.
• All-time Series: LAFC lead 3W - 1L - 2D; LAFC 14 goals scored, POR 9 goals scored
• Kickoff: Sunday, October 18 at 10 pm ET
• Watch on: MLS LIVE on ESPN+ in US; on DAZN in Canada

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Match #6: San Jose Earthquakes vs. Seattle Sounders FC

WHO WILL WIN?
SJ winDraw SEA win30 points40 points30 pointsPredict the action: Total goals (20 points)

• San Jose have quietly won four of their last five games, including a 4-0 thumping of the LA Galaxy in the latest Cali Clasico. 
• Seattle didn't play midweek because of COVID-19 positive cases in the Colorado Rapids organization, so they'll be a little more well-rested. But they'll be without star striker Raul Ruidiaz, who tested positive himself while on international duty with Peru.
• The last time these clubs met, Seattle secured a resounding 7-1 win behind Joevin Jones and Raul Ruidiaz braces.
• All-time Series: SEA lead 12W - 10L - 7D; SEA 40 goals scored, SJ 30 goals scored
• Kickoff: Sunday, October 18 at 10:30 pm ET
• Watch on: MLS LIVE on ESPN+ in US; on DAZN in Canada

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