Los Angeles FC vs. St. Louis City

A showdown between two of the top three teams in the MLS Western Conference. Third-place Los Angeles FC has home field but hasn't been playing well, on a 0-3-1 winless run getting outscored 8-4. That included a 2-1 loss to the L.A. Galaxy, the second-worst team in the West. Injuries are a problem with defender Jesus Murillo and right-back Sergi Palencia missing the last game while goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau is still out as he recovers from a broken leg. They're also on a 1-2-2 run at home getting outscored 5-3. Into town comes first place St. Louis City, outscoring MLS foes 40-24. That's the best offense in the Western Conference and tied for the second-most in the 29-team MLS. St. Louis City has won three in a row, including two straight on the road, and leads the league in goal differential (+16). Play St. Louis City on the moneyline.