MLS Pick ‘Em 2015 Week 31 – FC Dallas vs. Houston Dynamo
We are getting down to the nitty gritty now folks! With just a few weeks to go, the top and bottom of the table is still way up in the air. The same could be said for MLS. Last time out, our writers picked Portland and RBNY. The Red Bulls shocked the writers nearly as much as they shocked the league with only 3 experts picking them. I drop just a bit further down the table while Russ and Jeff battle for the top spot again. Norton remains alone at the bottom and the gap increases thanks to John picking up points again. Let’s take a look at the table
| Player | Points | Correct Outcome | Correct Score | Bonus | Incorrect | Percentage |
| Russ McKenzie | 30 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 60.61% |
| Jeff Krause | 29 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 63.64% |
| Joseph Goldstein | 28 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 51.52% |
| Alec Rivera | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 39.39% |
| Eric Walcott | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 54.55% |
| Ned Joyce | 12 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 30.30% |
| John Richan | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 33.33% |
| Michael Norton | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 27.27% |
This week, it is a battle for the Lone Star State. Dallas welcomes Houston for their final showdown of the year. Houston has had a run of good results of late, and Dallas is coming off three straight losses. The stakes are high as Dallas is still challenging for the Supporter’s Shield while Houston is just trying to close the gap for the final playoff spot. Will it be Orange Crush in Frisco or a return of the Burn? Let’s see what our experts think:
| Expert | Pick | Comments |
| Joseph GoldsteinAnalyst @LastWord_JG |
FCD (3-0) |
Houston is going to struggle mightily on the road in Dallas and FC will bounce back from their 3 game losing streak in style. |
| Eric WalcottStaff Writer @ericwalcott |
FCD (3-1) |
The Dynamo had a good week last week and even have a sniff of a playoff chance, but they are a different team away from home and not in a good way. FCD’s attack will be just too much as they fight for a chance at the supporters’ shield. |
| Alec RiveraDepartment Head @LWOSAlec |
FCD (2-0) |
Houston this season is simply no match for a Dallas side full of maturing young talent. The likes of Fabian Castillo are captivating the league with their skill, and they will put on a display for their home crowd as the regular season draws to a close. Biggest question: can they upset LA/RBNY for the Supporter’s Shield? This game will give us our answer. |
| Jeff KrauseEditor @DFBJeff |
FCD (3-0) |
This may be the year Dallas shows what they’re really capable of, and Owen Coyle still hasn’t figured out the league. All Dallas in this one. |
| Russ McKenzieDepartment Head @Russ_McKenzie |
FCD (2-0) |
Owen Coyle’s boys haven’t been very good over the last stretch, and Dallas simply will outclass them in front of their home crowd. |
| John RichanStaff Writer @John_Richan |
DRAW (2-2) | Everything goes out the window on rivals clash. We have seen that on a number of occasions around MLS this season and we will see it again this weekend. Although Dallas is 6 points ahead in the standing this one will end in a draw. |
| Michael NortonEditor @MichaelNorton95 |
FCD (2-0) |
Erick Torres hasn’t proven to be the midseason savior, ala Drogba, I thought he would be. Dallas still have a hand in the Supporters Shield cookie jar, and with Mauro Diaz finally back they have to like their chances at the silver plate with a win here. |
| Ned JoyceContributor @nedjoyce |
DRAW (2-2) | Rivalries are such for a reason. Houston will step up and Dallas will play tough. Entertaining for the fans, disappointing for the teams |
