MLS Picks and Predictions for May 9, 2026

Nate Hornung

Written by: Nate Hornung

Published: Sat May 09, 2026, 10:30 am ET

Read Time: 5 minutes

Can Nashville get a win at home tonight against DC United? MLS Picks

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Another Saturday, another week of some Major League Soccer! The season is roughly 30% of the way done, so let's make the most of the rest of the year! Check out our MLS expert picks below, full of correct score predictions and analysis.

We started out red hot this MLS betting season, and I'll be the first to admit since then, we have cooled down. However, we are still up a little bit with most of the year to go. Let's keep grinding and make sure we finish the MLS season in the green!

  • MLS YTD
  • 12-11 (52.2%)
  • +0.85u

Head over to our MLS Picks Page for our expert's soccer analysis, or read my best bets below.

Major League Soccer: Saturday's Predictions May 9

Nashville SC vs. DC United MLS Picks

Warren Madrigal has two goals and assists in 10 matches for Nashville this season - MLS Picks

Warren Madrigal has two goals and assists in 10 matches for Nashville this season

Best Bet: Nashville SC ML/Under 3.5 (+130) Lucky Rebel Sportsbook

Nashville SC just got eliminated from the Concacaf Champions Cup, but they are still well on their way to a very successful MLS season. They haven't lost to this DC United team since 2024, and their dominance this year can't be denied. The addition of Cristian Espinoza has certainly helped the offense that was the achilles heel of this team.

Their defense has always been phenomenal, especially at home. Today at GEODIS Park, look for them to play very tight and keep this one as low scoring as possible after being embarrassed by Tigres UANL in their Champions Cup Semifinal legs.

Prediction: Nashville Wins 2-0 (+650)

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Portland Timbers vs. Sporting KC MLS Picks

Best Bet:Portland Timbers ML/Both Teams to Score No (+220) Lucky Rebel Sportsbook

Just a half unit wager on this +220 same game parlay as we take the Timbers to win at home to nil against the worst team in the MLS. Yes, I am from Kansas City. Yes, I recognize they absolutely suck this season, so I will be trying to profit rather than rooting for my hometown team. You could call it an emotional hedge if you wanted, but at this point, I don't really claim Sporting as my MLS team. I root for whomever makes me money, and tonight I hope it's the Timbers.

They aren't having that good of a season either, but they have still beaten Sporting KC in their past three head to head matches straight up. So far this year, they have not shut anyone out, but I think that could change against a team that nets just 0.8 goals per game.

Prediction: Portland Timbers Wins 2-0 (+875)

San Jose Earthquakes vs. Vancouver Whitecaps MLS Picks

Thomas Müller and the Whitecap take on the other hottest team in the Western Conference tonight on the road - MLS Picks

Thomas Müller and the Whitecap take on the other hottest team in the Western Conference tonight on the road

Best Bet: San Jose/Vancouver Draw/Over 1.5 (+320) Lucky Rebel Sportsbook

Another half unit sprinkle here on this flyer. The draw by itself is roughly +255 if you want to play that by itself. However, my favorite bet in this match is both teams to score, but with it priced at -235, we needed to get creative.

I also don't hate a stab at San Jose +0.5 at home, which is listed for -148 if you want to pay some juice. I see this being a 1-1 or 2-2 draw, with the possibility of either team taking a 2-1 win. If that happens, so be it, but I'll bump up this draw to get a little extra bang for our buck.

Prediction: 1-1 Draw (+675)

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Nate Hornung
Nate Hornung

Nate has been a recreational sports bettor for about 5 years. In that time, he has grown to love the pursuit of winners and sticking it to The Man. Nate loves data and uses his understanding of numbers to help him be a more profitable sports gambler, however he will be the first to tell you this game is about more than just stats.

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