With the MLS season in full swing, we have a good idea of which teams are the true contenders and which teams are likely to be buried at the bottom of the standings all season.
Granted, there’s a lot of season left to play, but now is a good time to take a look at the latest MLS Cup odds.
Keep reading to take a closer look at the top contenders and get my MLS Cup winner pick.
2026 MLS Cup Betting Odds
All soccer odds used for these 2026 MLS Cup predictions are current as of Thursday, April 30, and courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.
- Inter Miami (+400)
- Vancouver Whitecaps (+600)
- LAFC (+600)
- Nashville SC (+1200)
- San Jose Earthquakes (+1400)
- Seattle Sounders (+1600)
- San Diego FC (+1600)
- NYCFC (+1600)
- FC Cincinnati (+1600)
- Columbus Crew (+2500)
All other teams have MLS odds of +3500 or longer.
Who Will Win the 2026 MLS Cup?
LAFC (+600)
LAFC was my pick before the season, and I’m going to stick with them.
Obviously, they haven’t played like the best team in MLS thus far, but the Black and Gold Falcons still have plenty of upside.
Despite getting no goals from Son Heung-Min in league play, Los Angeles is among the top teams in the Western Conference.
With one of the best defensive records in the league, LAFC can afford to wait for Son to get going and the offense to click on all cylinders. When that happens, they’ll be a championship-caliber team.
Back LAFC to lift the trophy as one of your best MLS bets today.
MLS Cup Contenders
Inter Miami (+400)
We’ve yet to see Inter Miami at its best.
The Herons have settled for draws in games that you would expect them to win, especially since they are yet to get a win in their new stadium.
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But as long as they have players like Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul on the field, it’s hard not to view Miami as the MLS Cup favorite.
After the distraction that is the World Cup is over, don’t be surprised if Messi and company hit their stride and play like they have a championship to defend.
Vancouver Whitecaps (+600)
Based on the eye test, one could argue that the Whitecaps are the best team in MLS right now.
They have the best goal differential in the league, in part because Brian White has made himself a Golden Boot contender, taking some of the pressure off the aging Thomas Müller in his first full MLS season.
Of course, Tristan Blackmon is also anchoring one of the league’s top defenses, while Sebastian Berhalter is excelling as a playmaker in the midfield, giving the Whitecaps a balanced squad that looks eager to avenge last year’s MLS Cup defeat.
MLS Cup Sleeper Pick
San Jose Earthquakes (+1400)
With most MLS teams having played 10 games at this point, the Earthquakes have the league’s best record.
Yet, they have the odds of a sleeper, making this a great time to take a chance on San Jose as the MLS Cup winner.
Not only do the Earthquakes have a diverse collection of goal scorers, but they also lead the league in assists, showcasing a selfless and team-oriented approach.
Keep in mind that Bruce Arena knows a thing or two about winning championships, so San Jose definitely has the right coach leading the way.
