14 Major League Soccer fixtures hit on Thursday. Here are the best parlay combinations with value odds across the night's slate.
Thursday's Major League Soccer Parlay Picks - May 14
A massive 14-game Major League Soccer slate lands on Thursday night, giving parlay bettors plenty of angles to work with. From the East Coast early kickoffs to the late West Coast finishers, we've combed through the live market odds to identify the best combinations and flag where bookmakers look a touch generous. Let's get into it.
Match Analysis and Key Picks
FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami CF
Inter Miami CF arrive as slight favourites at +112 (Bally Bet), and the BTTS market is screaming at us here. Both of these sides carry significant attacking firepower, and the books have priced BTTS Yes at a steep -286 (BetMGM) - that implied probability of roughly 74% tells you everything. The total sits at 3.5, and we like the Over +125 (BetMGM) as a sneaky value play given how open this matchup projects. The -118 on Over 3.5 from Bally Bet suggests the market leans toward goals. Inter Miami's attacking quality justifies backing them as away winners at +112 (Bally Bet) - that is generous for a side of their calibre.
Charlotte FC vs New York City FC
New York City FC at +210 (theScore Bet) as away winners catches the eye. Charlotte FC are listed as home favourites at +125 (Bally Bet), but NYCFC have enough quality to trouble any side on the road. The BTTS Yes is priced at -164 (BetMGM), implying around 62% probability - a reasonable expectation given both clubs can find the net. Over 2.5 goals at -133 (Bally Bet) is the popular lean here, and it fits with the BTTS lean.
Orlando City SC vs Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union are priced as away favourites at +120 (Fanatics) - excellent value for a side facing an Orlando City SC outfit that has struggled at home. The BTTS No at +132 (FanDuel) also looks interesting here, given Union's defensive organisation. We'll take the Union away win as a parlay leg.
New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew SC
Columbus Crew SC at +135 (Fanatics) as away winners is our value flag of the night. The Red Bulls are priced at +175 at home, which is a clear signal the market respects Columbus. BTTS No at +190 (DraftKings) stands out as exceptional value - that's nearly 2-to-1 on both teams NOT scoring, in a game where the Under 2.5 sits at +145 (Bally Bet). That Under/BTTS No combination suggests a tight, low-scoring affair is genuinely on the cards. The +190 on BTTS No is our best standalone value bet of the slate.
St. Louis City SC vs Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC at +145 (Hard Rock Bet) as road favourites makes sense given their consistent quality. The Over 2.5 is hammered at -161 (BetMGM), underlining that goals are expected when LAFC come to town. We'll take LAFC on the moneyline as a parlay anchor.
D.C. United vs Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire at +150 (Caesars) as away winners offers solid value. D.C. United are listed as slight home favourites, but the Fire have enough ability to nick this. Under 2.5 at -105 (BetMGM) is near even-money and represents a tidy low-risk complement to the away win lean.
Value Flag - BTTS No, New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew SC
As highlighted above, BTTS No at +190 (DraftKings) in the Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew SC game is the standout value on the board tonight. Implied probability sits at just 35%, yet the Under 2.5 at +145 (Bally Bet) and the tight lines across the market suggest a cagey game is widely expected. If you're playing singles, this is the one to note.
Recommended Parlays for Thursday's Major League Soccer Slate
Parlay 1 - East Coast Value Double (+265 combined, FanDuel/Fanatics)
- Inter Miami CF to win (Away) - +112 (Bally Bet)
- Philadelphia Union to win (Away) - +120 (Fanatics)
Two away favourites priced generously by the market. Inter Miami's attacking pedigree and the Union's defensive solidity make this a sharp two-legger. Combined odds land at approximately +265 - well above the natural parlay calculation for two near-even sides, making this excellent value.
Parlay 2 - Goals and Winners Treble (+480 combined)
- Inter Miami CF to win (Away) - +112 (Bally Bet)
- Los Angeles FC to win (Away) - +145 (Hard Rock Bet)
- Charlotte FC vs NYCFC - Over 2.5 Goals - -133 (Bally Bet)
Two quality away sides doing what they do, paired with an Over 2.5 in a match where BTTS Yes is heavily favoured. This treble blends moneyline value with a goals market for a combined price of approximately +480. The Over 2.5 in Charlotte is the low-variance anchor leg here at a high implied probability.
Parlay 3 - Contrarian Low-Scoring Double (+379 combined)
- New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew SC - BTTS No - +190 (DraftKings)
- D.C. United vs Chicago Fire - Under 2.5 Goals - -105 (BetMGM)
For bettors who like fading the goals narrative, this double targets two East Coast matchups where the market data quietly points to tight, defensively-minded affairs. The BTTS No at +190 is exceptional value, and the Under 2.5 at near even-money (-105) is a clean complement. Combined odds sit at approximately +379, with the BTTS No doing most of the heavy lifting.
Thursday Major League Soccer Best Bets - Summary
- Best value single: BTTS No - New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew SC (+190, DraftKings)
- Best parlay: Parlay 2 - Inter Miami + LAFC + Charlotte Over 2.5 (~+480)
- Sharp fade: Charlotte FC moneyline at +125 looks short given NYCFC's road quality
Always shop lines across books before placing - the differences between Bally Bet, DraftKings, and Hard Rock Bet on this slate are meaningful and can shift your overall parlay price significantly.
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