MLS betting tips: Saturday's picks include D.C. United vs. Charlotte play [8/22/2026]

Today’s MLS betting tips for August 22, 2026 are here, with D.C. United vs. Charlotte and LA Galaxy vs. Montreal among the top plays identified by our model across Saturday’s MLS play.

Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, searching the latest soccer odds to unearth legitimate betting edges. The result? Data-backed picks that help Dimers Pro members make smarter decisions.

List of MLS betting tips tonight [8/22, updated 4:41PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s MLS best bets, ranked by edge for Saturday, August 22, 2026.

Charlotte ML (-120)

• Edge: 7.5%
• Probability: 62.1%
• Matchup: D.C. United vs. Charlotte (7:30PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Charlotte to defeat D.C. United at -120 odds. A 62.1% probability produces an edge of 7.5%, making this the strongest play for today's MLS slate.

LA Galaxy vs. Montreal Under 2.5 goals (+138)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 45.4%
• Matchup: LA Galaxy vs. Montreal (7:30PM ET)

LA Galaxy vs. Montreal under 2.5 goals carries a 3.4% edge and a probability of 45.4% at +138 odds, according to our model.

NY Red Bulls ML (+160)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 41.1%
• Matchup: Chicago vs. NY Red Bulls (7:30PM ET)

NY Red Bulls ML at +160 odds shows a 2.6% edge, supported by a 41.1% probability in simulations.

San Jose ML (+125)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 46.6%
• Matchup: Minnesota vs. San Jose (10:30PM ET)

A 2.2% edge and 46.6% probability makes San Jose at the moneyline a value play in the Minnesota vs. San Jose matchup, per our model.

MLS best bets summary: Saturday, 8/22/2026

As of 4:41PM ET, here are our top MLS bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming MLS games to bet on [8/22/2026]

• LA Galaxy vs. Montreal (7:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Seattle vs. Cincinnati (7:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Salt Lake vs. Orlando (7:30PM ET, Saturday)
• D.C. United vs. Charlotte (7:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Chicago vs. NY Red Bulls (7:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Toronto vs. Miami (7:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Houston vs. St Louis City (8:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Columbus vs. Nashville (8:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Philadelphia vs. Austin (9:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Dallas vs. Vancouver (9:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Colorado vs. San Diego FC (10:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Portland vs. LAFC (10:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Minnesota vs. San Jose (10:30PM ET, Saturday)
• NY City vs. New England (4:30PM ET, Sunday)

Conclusion

Our MLS best bets are locked and loaded for August 22, 2026, featuring plays such as Charlotte ML vs. D.C. United and under 2.5 goals in the LA Galaxy vs. Montreal matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.