Portland Timbers (11-9-7, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Colorado Rapids (13-9-5, fourth in the Western Conference)
Commerce City, Colorado; Saturday, 9:30 p.m. EDT
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Colorado +105, Portland +206, Draw +293; over/under is 3.5 goals
BOTTOM LINE: Rafael Navarro leads the Colorado Rapids into a matchup with the Portland Timbers after scoring two goals against Dallas.
The Rapids are 11-8-3 against Western Conference opponents. The Rapids rank ninth in the Western Conference giving up just 45 goals.
The Timbers are 10-7-5 against Western Conference opponents. Jonathan Rodriguez leads the second-ranked scoring team in the MLS with 13 goals. The Timbers have scored 55.
The teams meet Saturday for the second time this season. The Timbers won the last meeting 4-1.
TOP PERFORMERS: Navarro has 13 goals and one assist for the Rapids. Djordje Mihailovic has five goals and three assists over the past 10 games.
Rodriguez has scored 13 goals and added four assists for the Timbers. Evander has five goals and six assists over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Rapids: 7-2-1, averaging 2.4 goals, 5.5 shots on goal and 5.0 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.4 goals per game.
Timbers: 6-2-2, averaging 2.3 goals, 6.8 shots on goal and 5.0 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.4 goals per game.
NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Rapids: Kimani Stewart-Baynes (injured), Sam Vines (injured), Kevin Cabral (injured).
Timbers: Marvin Loria (injured), Felipe Mora (injured), Jonathan Rodriguez (injured).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
