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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Houston Dynamo vs D.C. United predictions for MLS Wednesday.
Houston and D.C. United will lock horns in MLS action at Shell Energy Stadium on Wednesday, with kickoff at 8:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced MLS model projects Houston as the most likely winner of the Houston vs. D.C. United game.
This article offers a closer look at Wednesday's match, including best bets and picks.
Houston Dynamo vs. D.C. United prediction: Who will win?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's MLS game between Houston and D.C. United, forming part of our MLS predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently indicates a 58.2% chance of Houston winning, a 19.7% chance for D.C. United, and a 22.1% chance of a draw.
Additionally, the 2.5-goal over/under has a 55.7% chance of going over, according to our model.
Houston Dynamo vs. D.C. United odds
We have researched the best MLS odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
Moneyline
| Houston | D.C. United | Draw |
|---|---|---|
| -125 | +350 | +280 |
Total Goals
| Over 2.5 | Under 2.5 |
|---|---|
| -130 | +110 |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Houston Dynamo vs. D.C. United picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Moneyline: Houston @ -125 via DraftKings
- Total Goals: Over 2.5 @ -130 via DraftKings
According to our MLS best bets, the top play to make on this game is Houston to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Houston Dynamo vs. D.C. United: Correct score predictions
The top three most likely final scores, according to our model, are listed below, with a 1-1 draw being the most probable:
| Final Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| HOU 1-1 DCU | 10.4% |
| HOU 1-0 DCU | 10.3% |
| HOU 2-1 DCU | 9.9% |
These predictions are based on each team's average score according to our machine learning model, meaning the most likely correct score may differ from our predicted winner.
Houston Dynamo vs. D.C. United game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's matchup between Houston and D.C. United in MLS at Shell Energy Stadium is scheduled to begin at 8:30 PM ET.
- Who: Houston Dynamo vs. D.C. United
- Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
- Time: 8:30 PM ET/5:30PM PT
- Venue: Shell Energy Stadium
Conclusion
According to our computer model, Houston has a 58.2% win probability on Wednesday, D.C. United has a 19.7% win probability, and there is a 22.1% chance that the game will end in a draw.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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