Vancouver Whitecaps FC (13-5-6, third in the Western Conference) vs. San Jose Earthquakes (7-10-8, 11th in the Western Conference)
San Jose, California; Saturday, 10:30 p.m. EDT
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: San Jose +120, Vancouver +185, Draw +277; over/under is 3.5 goals
BOTTOM LINE: A game after shutting out Sporting Kansas City 3-0, the Vancouver Whitecaps face the San Jose Earthquakes.
The Earthquakes are 6-8-5 against Western Conference opponents. The Earthquakes lead the Western Conference with 137 shots on goal, averaging 5.5 per game. The Earthquakes are also third in league play with 47 goals.
The Whitecaps are 12-3-5 against Western Conference opponents. The Whitecaps are second in the league giving up just 26 goals.
The matchup Saturday is the first meeting of the season between the two teams.
TOP PERFORMERS: Christian Arango has scored 11 goals with two assists for the Earthquakes. Josef Martinez has four goals and one assist over the last 10 games.
Brian White has 11 goals and one assist for the Whitecaps. Emmanuel Sabbi has three goals over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Earthquakes: 2-4-4, averaging 1.5 goals, 5.5 shots on goal and 5.7 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.8 goals per game.
Whitecaps: 4-4-2, averaging 1.5 goals, 3.3 shots on goal and 5.5 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.4 goals per game.
NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Earthquakes: Daniel Munie (injured), Noel Arthur Buck (injured), Benjamin Kikanovic (injured), Vitor Costa (injured).
Whitecaps: Ali Ahmed (injured), Sam Adekugbe (injured), Ryan Gauld (injured).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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