The MLS Cup playoffs are down to the final eight teams, and the elimination of Inter Miami has shaken up the odds board.
Inter Miami was knocked out by Atlanta United in three games, and the big winner appears to be LAFC, who have now emerged as the new favorites.
Join me as I break down the full MLS odds ahead of the domestic restart.
Odds to win 2024 MLS Cup
| Team |  |
|---|---|
 Los Angeles FC |
+184 |
 LA Galaxy |
+289 |
 Orlando City SC |
+467 |
 New York City FC |
+728 |
 New York Red Bulls |
+782 |
 Seattle Sounders FC |
+981 |
 Minnesota United FC |
+1,425 |
 Atlanta United FC |
+2,491 |
Odds as of 11-19-24.
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Favorites to win the MLS Cup
Favorite
LAFC (+184)
Despite needing three games to get by a plucky Vancouver Whitecaps side, LAFC has taken up favorite status with the elimination of Inter Miami.
LAFC finished the regular season strong, netting five straight wins and boasting one of the league's stingiest defenses.
Next up for LAFC is a single-elimination game vs. the Seattle Sounders.
Contender
LA Galaxy (+289)
The LA Galaxy made quick work of their first playoff opponent, winning both games vs. Colorado and outscoring them 9-1 in the process.
Next up for the Galaxy is a series vs. Minnesota United, who needed two wins via penalty kicks vs. Real Salt Lake to punch their ticket to the quarters.
Darkhorse
New York Red Bulls (+782)
The New York Red Bulls took out the defending champions, Columbus Crew and the series wasn't close.
They won both home and away and held Columbus to just two goals in the process.
A single elimination game vs. their crosstown rivals New York City FC will be must-see TV.
What is the format for the MLS Cup Playoffs?
The Top 7 teams in each conference make the MLS Cup playoffs, with seeds eight and nine meeting in a single-elimination fixture. The winner of those games joins the top seven teams in the Round of 16 which is a best-of-three series. The Quarterfinals and beyond is single-elimination, winner-take-all.
When are the MLS Cup Playoffs?
The MLS Cup playoffs will get underway after the regular season ends on Oct. 21, 2024.
Past MLS Cup champions
| Year | Champion | Runner-Up |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Columbus Crew | Los Angeles FC |
| 2022 | Los Angeles FC | Philadelphia Union |
| 2021 | New York City FC | Portland Timbers |
| 2020 | Columbus Crew SC | Seattle Sounders FC |
| 2019 | Seattle Sounders FC | Toronto FC |
| 2018 | Atlanta United FC | Portland Timbers |
| 2017 | Toronto FC | Seattle Sounders FC |
| 2016 | Seattle Sounders FC | Toronto FC |
| 2015 | Portland Timbers | Columbus Crew SC |
| 2014 | Los Angeles Galaxy | New England Revolution |
| 2013 | Sporting Kansas City | Real Salt Lake |
| 2012 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Houston Dynamo |
How to bet on soccer futures odds
MLS futures odds are constantly adjusted throughout the offseason due to player transfers and injuries. Once the season begins, title odds will change as teams win and lose games and as more players get hurt or suspended. Sportsbooks will also adjust MLS odds based on handle and liability to certain teams.
MLS futures odds will usually look like this:
- Seattle Sounders +500
This means that on a $100 bet, you'll stand to win $500 if Seattle wins the MLS Cup. If it's close to the end of the competition, or a club has been particularly dominant, you might see them with a minus sign (-) ahead of their odds.
- LAFC -115
This means that you would need to bet $115 to win just $100 on an LAFC MLS Cup win.
Above we have posted the American odds for MLS. However, these are easy to convert to decimal odds or fractional odds with our odds converter tool.
MLS Cup Odds FAQs
The Columbus Crew won the 2023 MLS Cup over Los Angeles FC.
The L.A. Galaxy have won an MLS record five championships, with DC United just behind with four.
In total, 15 different teams have won the MLS Cup, including first-time winners LAFC in 2022.
