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Dallas returns home on Monday Night Football trying to stop a defensive collapse that’s derailed a top-tier offense. Arizona has lost five straight, but every game was decided in the final minutes and with Kyler Murray expected back, this is not a free square for the Cowboys. The betting angle: Can Dallas’ offense outpace their defensive breakdowns, or do the Cardinals stay inside the number again as underdogs? Dallas opened around -2.5 with a total of 54. The line has held early with slight lean toward Arizona due to Kyler Murray’s expected return and Dallas’ defensive problems. Totals are drawing interest to the over, supported by Dallas games going 5-0 to the over in their last five. Monitor live movement

The Vancouver Whitecaps head to Frisco looking to close out FC Dallas in Game 2 of their opening-round MLS Cup playoff series. After a dominant 3-0 win at BC Place, Vancouver can complete the sweep and advance to the conference semifinals with another victory on Saturday night. The Whitecaps completely controlled the opener, outshooting Dallas 22-0 — a first in the Texas club’s history. Daniel Rios opened the scoring just before halftime, followed by second-half goals from Thomas Muller (penalty) and Kenji Cabrera. It was one of the most complete team performances of the season for Vancouver, who maintained possession, pressed effectively, and limited Dallas to zero attempts. Coach Jesper Sorensen called the win “not normal,” acknowledging the near-perfect execution.

The Toronto Maple Leafs travel to face the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night in a matchup of two teams trending in opposite directions. Toronto, struggling with defensive lapses and inconsistency, looks to regain form after a 6-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Meanwhile, Philadelphia continues to impress behind breakout performances from Trevor Zegras and goaltender Dan Vladar. The Flyers have won three straight and are thriving under coach Rick Tocchet’s aggressive forechecking system. Zegras, acquired from Anaheim, leads the team with 12 points, while Vladar’s steady play (1.67 GAA) has provided stability in net amid injuries. Philadelphia’s 6-1-0 home record adds to its confidence entering this matchup. Toronto remains dangerous offensively, ranking seventh in goals and assists. However, discipline

The 2025 MLB season comes down to a single night at Rogers Centre as the Los Angeles Dodgers face the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of the World Series. Both teams have traded dramatic victories, including an 18-inning thriller in Los Angeles and a tense 3-1 Dodgers win in Game 6 that forced the decisive finale. It marks the first World Series Game 7 since 2019 and the seventh winner-take-all matchup of this postseason, matching an MLB record. The Dodgers aim to secure back-to-back championships, something not accomplished since the Yankees’ three-peat from 1998 to 2000. The Blue Jays, meanwhile, look to capture their first title since 1993 and complete one of the league’s most impressive postseason turnarounds. For