Six key MLS matches are scheduled for Saturday, June 17, 2023, featuring crucial matchups during the international break. Here's a comprehensive analysis of the top picks and predictions:

Nashville SC vs St. Louis City SC

• Nashville leads with only 12 goals conceded this season
• 6-2-1 home record with 16 goals scored and 5 conceded
• Hany Mukhtar: 5 goals, 4 assists in last 5 home games
• Prediction: Nashville win (-150)

Sporting Kansas City vs LAFC

• SKC undefeated in last 4 games (3-1-0)
• LAFC struggling: 0-1-5 in last 6 matches across all competitions
• SKC collecting most points (17) in Western Conference over past 10 rounds
• Prediction: Sporting Kansas City win (+155)

San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers

• San Jose: Undefeated at home (6-2-0)
• Portland: Poor road record (1-3-5 this season)
• Jeremy Ebobisse: 7 goals, 2 assists this season
• Prediction: San Jose over 1.5 goals (+100)

Key Statistics:

• DC vs RSL: Road team won only twice in 25 all-time meetings
• New England: Lost just 2 of past 22 home games
• Columbus' Cucho Hernandez: Contributed to goals in last 8 games
• Nashville: Undefeated in eight home games across all competitions

These predictions consider current form, head-to-head records, and key player availability during the international break.

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