San Jose Earthquakes visit the Vancouver Whitecaps after shutout win

San Jose Earthquakes (10-14-8, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC (16-6-9, first in the Western Conference)

Vancouver, British Columbia; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Vancouver -175, San Jose +408, Draw +324; over/under is 3.5 goals

BOTTOM LINE: A game after shutting out San Diego FC 1-0, the San Jose Earthquakes play the Vancouver Whitecaps.

The Whitecaps are 14-4-8 against Western Conference teams. The Whitecaps rank second in the league giving up only 34 goals.

The Earthquakes are 9-12-5 in Western Conference games. The Earthquakes are third in the MLS with 172 shots on goal, averaging 5.4 per game.

Sunday’s game is the second time these teams square off this season. The Earthquakes won the last meeting 2-1.

TOP PERFORMERS: Brian White has 16 goals and one assist for the Whitecaps. Thomas Muller has scored four goals over the last 10 games.

Josef Martinez has 13 goals and three assists for the Earthquakes. Preston Judd has scored four goals over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Whitecaps: 5-1-4, averaging 2.4 goals, 4.6 shots on goal and 4.7 corner kicks per game while allowing 0.9 goals per game.

Earthquakes: 3-6-1, averaging 1.5 goals, 5.3 shots on goal and 5.1 corner kicks per game while allowing 2.1 goals per game.

NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Whitecaps: None listed.

Earthquakes: None listed.

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