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Portland Timbers vs. Seattle Sounders Prediction, Odds, Picks, and MLS Season Pass Discount Code [5/17/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Saturday's Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders matchup.
Portland and Seattle are scheduled to meet in MLS action at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon on Saturday, starting at 9:30PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced MLS model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects Seattle as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Portland-Seattle game," said Ryan Leaver from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various factors, our prediction gives Portland a 35.4% chance of winning, Seattle a 39.8% chance, and a 24.8% chance of a draw."
For further insights into Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Portland vs. Seattle predictions page.
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Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's MLS matchup between Portland and Seattle 10,000 times as part of our MLS predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model indicates a 35.4% chance of Portland winning, a 39.8% chance for Seattle, and a 24.8% chance of a draw.
Additionally, the 2.5-goal over/under has a 55% chance of going over, according to our model.
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Portland Timbers vs. Seattle Sounders Odds
We have researched the best MLS odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
Moneyline
| Portland | Seattle | Draw |
|---|---|---|
| +160 | +150 | +255 |
Total Goals
| Over 2.5 | Under 2.5 |
|---|---|
| -145 | +120 |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Portland Timbers vs. Seattle Sounders Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Portland Timbers vs. Seattle Sounders matchup is on the moneyline.
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Portland Timbers vs. Seattle Sounders: 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 |
|---|---|
| POT 1-1 SEA | 11.6% |
| POT 1-2 SEA | 8.7% |
| POT 0-1 SEA | 8.3% |
These predictions are based on each team's average score after 10,000 simulations, which means the most likely correct score may differ from our predicted winner.
Portland Timbers vs. Seattle Sounders Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's game between Portland and Seattle in MLS at Providence Park is scheduled to commence at 9:30PM ET.
- Who: Portland Timbers vs. Seattle Sounders
- Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
- Time: 9:30PM ET/6:30PM PT
- Venue: Providence Park (Portland, Oregon)
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Saturday's Portland vs. Seattle matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Seattle vs. Portland picks, be sure to check out the latest MLS predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
According to our computer model, Portland has a 35.4% win probability on Saturday, Seattle has a 39.8% win probability, and there is a 24.8% chance that the game will end in a draw.
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