MLS Betting Tips: Sunday's Picks Include Cincinnati vs. NY City Play [5/4/2025]

Updated: May 4, 2025, 2:31 PM ET | First published: May 4, 2025, 12:01 AM ET

Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer

Our team of MLS experts has found the best value bets for Sunday.

MLS betting is back for another pulse-pounding day on 5/4, and we're here to share our top picks for Sunday's soccer action.

Today's MLS best bets come from a range of matchups, including Cincinnati vs. NY City and LA Galaxy vs. Sporting KC, with this article updated throughout the day to highlight the most attractive upcoming games.

Featuring a standout moneyline play at 3:00PM ET, these picks are powered by data-driven simulations and machine learning.

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List of MLS Betting Tips Today [5/4, Updated: 2:31PM ET]

After crunching the numbers and conducting thousands of simulations, our leading predictive analytics model has identified the best soccer bets for Sunday, May 4, 2025.

We sort these picks by start times, reserving the highest edges and probabilities exclusively for Dimers Pro users.

NY City ML (+130)

Edge: 2.2%
Probability: 45.7%
Matchup: Cincinnati vs. NY City (3:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has pinpointed the next MLS betting opportunity today, which comes in the Cincinnati vs. NY City game. We recommend a bet on NY City ML at +130 odds, offering an edge of 2.2%.

LA Galaxy vs. Sporting KC Over 2.5 Goals (-156)

Edge: 4.3%
Probability: 65.2%
Matchup: LA Galaxy vs. Sporting KC (7:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has found another great MLS bet for Sunday's soccer action, this time in the game between LA Galaxy and Sporting KC. We suggest placing an over/under wager on Over 2.5 Goals at -156 odds, with our analysis showing a compelling 4.3% edge.

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MLS Best Bets: Sunday, 5/4/2025

As of 2:31PM ET, here are the next two MLS bets recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge
Cincinnati vs. NY City	NY City ML	+130 @ DraftKings	2.2%
LA Galaxy vs. Sporting KC	Over 2.5 Goals	-156 @ FanDuel	4.3%

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List of Upcoming MLS Games to Bet On [5/4/2025]

Cincinnati vs. NY City (3:00PM ET, Sunday)
LA Galaxy vs. Sporting KC (7:00PM ET, Sunday)

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Conclusion

This article, enhanced by AI and automation, aims to deliver accurate MLS insights quickly, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from current data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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

Written by

Nick Slade

Chief Content Officer

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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