Leagues Cup Picks and Predictions for August 8, 2026
Written by: Nate Hornung
Published: Sat Aug 08, 2026, 11:10 am ET
Read Time: 5 minutes
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Teams are playing their second round of Phase 1 matches tonight in the Leagues Cup, with five contests on the schedule. Let's dive into the board and see what our experts found as their favorite picks for tonight's slate! So far, we are 3-4-1 betting this tournament, down 0.54 units. Let's turn it around tonight!
There is also one standalone MLS match tonight, as the New England Revolution host the Houston Dynamo. Be sure to get our favorite picks in that match.
Head over to our MLS Picks Page for our expert's soccer analysis, or read my best bets below.
Leagues Cup: Saturday's Predictions August 8
Orlando City vs. León Leagues Cup Picks
Antoine Griezmann has immediately impacted the Orlando City offense
Best Bet: Orlando City ML (+101) Lucky Rebel Sportsbook
I've got to give León their flowers for beating Nashville SC at GEODIS Park. That's tough to do. Can they do it again? I don't think so. Orlando City's offense has been humming, playing more aggressive and fearless since the addition of Antoine Griezmann. They nearly shutout Monterrey last match, but conceded late in stoppage time when they already had a two goal lead. At home, they can beat León.
Orlando City have netted 15 goals in their last six matches, so I also endorse their team total over 1.5 if you're willing to pay the -148 juice. However, I think two goals should be enough to win this match, so I'll take the moneyline for plus cheddar.
Prediction: Orlando City Wins 2-0 (+1100)
Inter Miami vs. Monterrey Leagues Cup Picks
Lionel Messi and company host Monterrey in the Leagues Cup tonight
Best Bet: Inter Miami ML/Both Teams to Score (+150) Lucky Rebel Sportsbook
A cheeky same game parlay as Inter Miami host Monterrey tonight. Just a couple days ago, Inter Miami fell down 1-0 to San Luis just minutes into the match. They responded with four unanswered goals, eventually conceding a second. Although Monterrey had trouble scoring against Orlando City, I have a feeling the offense will come alive tonight, leading to both teams finding the back of the net.
This parlay would've cashed in five of Inter Miami's last eight matches, winning with two shutouts and a late draw during that stretch. Lionel Messi is rested from the World Cup, he scored twice in their tournament opener, and I think this Inter Miami team is ready to start stacking some hardware. Look for Messi, Casemiro and De Paul to all start once again tonight, meaning the South Beach attack will be out in full force.
Prediction: Inter Miami Win 3-1 (+1000)
Toluca vs. LAFC Leagues Cup Picks
LAFC takes on Toluca tonight in the Leagues Cup. Can they win at home?
Best Bet: LAFC Draw No Bet (-108) Lucky Rebel Sportsbook
Although Toluca has been rock solid recently, have they done it against the best competition? They shutout Seattle, who is in the worst form possible at the moment. Plus they beat Necaxa who didn't show up against Chicago. But they did lose recently to Cruz Azul and Pumas, two of the best in Liga MX.
Now they are on the road facing the second best team in the Western Conference, and LAFC have found their form once again. They are unbeaten in five matches since the return from break, winning matches on the road, at home, and against stellar competition. Even though they are the "away" side tonight, the match is at BMO Stadium. I am more than willing to back LAFC in this spot.
Prediction: LAFC Wins 2-1 (+850)
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