MLS Odds: LAFC-San Jose prediction, odds and pick

LAFC are the first team in the Western Conference with 26 points out of 13 matches. Austin FC is second with 20 points. San Jose are out the playoffs for now, but they have just one loss in their last seven games.

LAFC is slowly building a case for the championship favorite. They have struggled against bigger teams, but they have managed to take care of business against other teams. Carlos Vela and Jose Cifuentes will be the main reason why LAFC can be considered as favorites. They need to continue pulling ahead of the Philadelphia Union to guarantee the CONCACAF Champions League next season.

San Jose is coming into the game with a lot of motivation and confidence. San Jose won three points in the first seven games of the season. Since then, they have won two more games and are four points off the last postseason spot. The recent change in coaching staff for San Joes has helped them to improve. LAFC are the current MLS champions. LA FC are currently 7th in MLS.

LAFC will win at Banc of California Stadium. LAFC is playing the worst defense in the MLS.