MLS Best Bets for August 19: Top Picks, Predictions & Odds for Wednesday's Matches
The 2026 MLS season continues, with a full 15-game slate on Wednesday night featuring every team in action. We have plenty of huge matchups to look forward to, and you can find out our expert MLS picks for all 15 matches. But for now, let's break down our 3 MLS best bets for today, August 19.
MLS best bet: Nashville SC ML over New York Red Bulls (+125)
Odds available at bet365 at time of publishing. Playable to +110.
New York Red Bulls' MLS campaign has been hampered by a leaky defense that has conceded 41 goals in 19 league games. Nashville SC are in flying form, and they look set for a comfortable success, with them expected to stamp their authority early.
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MLS best bet: Seattle Sounders ML over Austin FC (-143)
Odds available at bet365 at time of publishing. Playable to -160.
Seattle Sounders have come out on the wrong side of a few close games in recent weeks, but they should bounce back against Austin FC, who have been woeful on their travels this season. The visitors have failed to win any of their ten road trips and look set for more misery.
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MLS best bet: Vancouver Whitecaps ML over Houston Dynamo (-190)
Odds available at BetMGM and DraftKings Sportsbook at time of publishing. Playable to -200.
This should be a cracking clash between the two best teams in the Western Conference this season. Houston Dynamo are on a strong run, but the Vancouver Whitecaps have won seven of their nine home games and dominated against Seattle Sounders last time out. The hosts are worth siding with.
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MLS predictions for Wednesday, August 19
Want even more MLS predictions? Check out our expert picks for all 15 games on Wednesday night below!
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