{"id":185408,"date":"2026-02-20T01:19:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T01:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/185408\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T01:19:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T01:19:25","slug":"san-jose-vs-sporting-kc-picks-odds-preview-feb-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/185408\/","title":{"rendered":"San Jose vs. Sporting KC Picks, Odds &#038; Preview (Feb 21)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>\tMLS: San Jose vs. Sporting KC Picks, Odds &amp; Preview (Feb 21)<\/p>\n<p>    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p> &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"skip-link screen-reader-text\" href=\"#primary\">&#13;<br \/>\n        Skip to content    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"author-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/placehold.co\/80x80\" alt=\"author logo\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                                    Published &#13;<br \/>\n                                    Feb 19, 3:53am ET by&#13;\n                                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.offshoresportsbooks.com\/author\/alex-dudley\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">&#13;<br \/>\n                                        Alex Dudley                                    <\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n                                    -&#13;<br \/>\n                                    &#13;<br \/>\n                                        Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer&#13;<br \/>\n                                    &#13;\n                                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                                    Last updated&#13;<br \/>\n                                    Feb 19, 3:53am ET                                <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                                Pick status&#13;<br \/>\n                                &#13;\n                            <\/p>\n<p>                    <img width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Soccer-5-1.webp.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"MLS action is set for PayPal Park on February 21. Find the odds and our San Jose vs. Sporting KC picks here.\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/>                                            <\/p>\n<p class=\"image-text\">&#13;<br \/>\n                            Credit: Shutterstock                        <\/p>\n<p class=\"updated\">&#13;<br \/>\n                            Updated Feb 19, 3:53am ET                        <\/p>\n<p>San Jose missed out on the Western Conference playoffs due to total wins in 2025<\/p>\n<p>Sporting KC finished bottom of the Conference standings last term<\/p>\n<p>An action-packed opening weekend in the MLS to kickstart 2026 is set for Saturday and Sunday. Find the odds and our San Jose vs. Sporting KC picks here.<\/p>\n<p>San Jose finished just outside of the playoffs in 2025, and a stronger challenge to finish in the top nine is expected this term.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, things can only improve in 2026 for Sporting KC after finishing bottom of the Western Conference standings last season.<\/p>\n<p>            DATE &amp; TIME<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, February 21, 2026 @ 9:30 PM ET<\/p>\n<p>GAME ODDS<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                                    Moneyline&#13;\n                                                            <\/p>\n<p>        &#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<br \/>\n                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                                            &#13;<br \/>\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/betonline.png\" alt=\"BetOnline\" style=\"height:30px;display:block;margin:auto;\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\n                                                    &#13;<br \/>\n                                    &#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<br \/>\n                                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        San Jose&#13;<br \/>\n                                                    &#13;<br \/>\n                                -110                            &#13;<br \/>\n                                            &#13;<br \/>\n                                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        The Draw&#13;<br \/>\n                                                    &#13;<br \/>\n                                +305                            &#13;<br \/>\n                                            &#13;<br \/>\n                                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        Sporting KC&#13;<br \/>\n                                                    &#13;<br \/>\n                                +240                            &#13;<br \/>\n                                            &#13;<br \/>\n                            &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Bruce Arena is a five-time MLS Cup champion, meaning a positive impact will be expected in his second full season with the San Jose Earthquakes in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Notable strikers such as Josef Martinez and Cristian Espinoza have departed the club, but the exciting addition of German star Timo Werner could be a game-changer. The striker enjoyed spells at some of Europe\u2019s biggest clubs, scoring 153 goals.<\/p>\n<p>There will be big pressure on Werner to hit the ground running after the departures of key stars, but their roster could ultimately be light in terms of a deep run in the playoffs.<\/p>\n<p>ALSO SEE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.offshoresportsbooks.com\/news\/autotrader-400-picks-preview-and-odds-feb-22\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Autotrader 400 Picks, Odds, and Preview (Feb 22)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Possible Lineup<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n            (4-3-3) Daniel (GK); Kikanovic, Munie, Roberts, Jones; Vieira, Tsakiris, Leroux; Bouda, Werner, Judd        <\/p>\n<p>Last season was a huge disappointment for Sporting KC, winning just seven of their 34 games in the MLS. It has been all change at the franchise during the off-season, with Raphael Wicky appointed as the new head coach.<\/p>\n<p>Dejan Joveljic will be the team\u2019s main player once again after netting an impressive 18 goals in 2025. Sporting KC have relied on MLS experience in terms of their arrivals, with Stefan Cleveland, Calvin Harris, and Jayden Reid all ensuring that the team should have greater depth across the field.<\/p>\n<p>Nemanja Radoja\u2019s departure will leave a massive void in the middle of the field, as the ball-winner departed in the off-season.<\/p>\n<p>Possible Lineup<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n            (4-3-3) Pulskamp (GK); Reynolds, Miller, James, Bassong; Davis, Garcia, Bartlett; Harris, Joveljic, Salloi        <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                            &#13;<br \/>\n                            TOTAL&#13;<br \/>\n                            San Jose&#13;<br \/>\n                            Sporting KC&#13;<br \/>\n                            DRAWS&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                                                &#13;<br \/>\n                            Games&#13;<br \/>\n                            47&#13;<br \/>\n                            15&#13;<br \/>\n                            21&#13;<br \/>\n                            11&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                                                &#13;<br \/>\n                            Goals&#13;<br \/>\n                            123&#13;<br \/>\n                            58&#13;<br \/>\n                            65&#13;<br \/>\n                            &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                                            &#13;<\/p>\n<p>San Jose have allowed a number of key players to depart in order to sign Werner. However, that could leave the team light in key areas of the field. Therefore, an away win could be an interesting angle. Sporting KC have won 21 of the 46 MLS encounters between the sides.<\/p>\n<p>    &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>    &#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t&#13;<\/p>\n<p>We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. 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