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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Inter Miami vs Portland Timbers predictions for MLS Sunday.
MLS action continues on Sunday at 6:00 PM ET as Portland takes on the favored Miami at Nu Stadium.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven MLS model projects Miami as the most likely winner of the Miami vs. Portland game.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's match, including best bets and picks.
Inter Miami vs. Portland Timbers prediction: Who will win?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Sunday's MLS matchup between Miami and Portland, forming part of our MLS predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model suggests a 73.3% chance of Miami winning, a 12.4% chance for Portland, and a 14.3% chance of a draw.
Inter Miami vs. Portland Timbers odds
We have researched the best MLS odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Market | Miami | Portland | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -325 | +700 | +525 |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Inter Miami vs. Portland Timbers picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Portland | +700 |
According to our MLS best bets, the top play to make on this game is Portland to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Inter Miami vs. Portland Timbers: Correct score predictions
The top three most likely final scores, according to our model, are listed below, with a 2-1 Miami win being the most probable:
| Final Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| MIA 2-1 POT | 8% |
| MIA 3-1 POT | 8% |
| MIA 5-1 POT | 6.8% |
Inter Miami vs. Portland Timbers game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's matchup between Miami and Portland in MLS at Nu Stadium is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM ET.
- Who: Inter Miami vs. Portland Timbers
- Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Nu Stadium
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Conclusion
According to our computer model, Miami has a 73.3% win probability on Sunday, Portland has a 12.4% win probability, and there is a 14.3% chance that the game will end in a draw.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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