Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers 3/30/25 Prediction MLS Picks

Houston Dynamo will visit Portland Timbers on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at the Providence Park. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers Prediction. We will examine:

Portland Timbers recent form and player performance

Houston Dynamo recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving Portland Timbers

Recent betting trends and streaks involving Houston Dynamo

Recent betting trends in games played between the Houston Dynamo and Portland Timbers

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers game

Portland Timbers Preview

Portland has 7 points this season and are tied with Dallas on the 8th place of the Western Conference. Portland has a 2-2-1 record this season and are 1-1-1 at home. Portland is coming off a 3-0 road victory over the Colorado Rapids. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 games.

Portland is averaging 1.20 goals per game, which is the tied for 7th in the Western Conference, while allowing 1.40 goals per game, which is tied for 7th in the West. Anthony is the top scorer for Portland this season with two total goals.

Houston Dynamo Preview

Houston has just two points this season and are tied with the Los Angeles Galaxy on the 13th place of the Western Conference. Houston has a 0-3-2 record this season and have two draws on the road. Houston is coming off a 0-0 road draw against the Seattle Sounders. Over is 3-2 in their 5 games this season, but both of their road games this season were 0-0 draws.  

Houston is averaging 0.60 goals per game, which is the last in the Western Conference, while allowing 1.60 goals per game, which is tied for 10th in the West. Three different players lead Houston’s offense this season with one goal apiece.

Why Portland Timbers will win

• Portland has won six of its last seven MLS day games at Providence Park following a win.
• Portland has won eight of its last 12 MLS games against Houston at Providence Park.
• Houston has lost four of its last five MLS day games following a draw.

Why Houston Dynamo will win

• Houston has won each of its last three MLS away games following a draw.
• Each of Houston’s last three MLS away games have resulted in a draw.
• Each of Houston’s last three MLS games as an underdog have resulted in a draw.
• Each of Portland’s last three MLS day games as a home favorite have resulted in a draw.
• Each of Portland’s last three MLS day games as a favorite have resulted in a draw.
• Four of Portland’s last six MLS day games have resulted in a draw.
• Portland has lost three of its last four MLS games following a win.

Total Points Facts

• The ‘Both Teams to Score’ market has failed to hit in each of Houston’s last seven MLS away games.
• The ‘Both Teams to Score’ market has hit in 10 of Portland’s last 11 MLS games as a favorite against Houston.
• The ‘Both Teams to Score’ market has hit in nine of the last 10 MLS games between Portland and Houston at Providence Park.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals’ market has hit in each of Portland’s last 11 MLS home games against Houston.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals’ market has hit in each of Houston’s last 10 MLS games at Providence Park.
• The ‘Under 1.5 Goals’ market has hit in five of Houston’s last six MLS away games.
• The ‘Under 2.5 Goals’ market has hit in four of Portland’s last five MLS home games.

Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers Prediction

In their two meetings last season, Houston won 1-0 at home, while both teams had a 2-2 draw in Portland. Houston is 3-0-1 in their last 4 overall meetings against Portland, but Portland is a dominating 5-1-1 in their last 7 home meetings against Houston. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 overall meetings, and 11-1 in their last 12 meetings in Portland.

In this Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers Prediction, Portland Timbers are coming as +110 home favorites. Portland is rightfully favored, as they have a total of 7 points as opposed to Houston’s two, which is the second-worst in the West. Portland is better both offensively and defensively, and have been dominating Houston at home, having won 11 of their 12 meetings. We are getting the superior team in a great price. Take the Portland Timbers by an Asian Handicap of -0.25, which means that you will get half your money back if this game ends in a draw.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Portland Timbers -0.25