Arguably the two most dominant Week 1 performances came from the New Orleans Saints and Dallas Cowboys, and now those teams meet in Dallas in Week 2. 

The Cowboys’ defense put Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns in a tough spot in Week 1, sacking the quarterback six times in a 33-17 rout.

Meanwhile, the Saints hung 47 points on the Carolina Panthers, easily covering as short favorites. 

One of the toughest things to do in an NFL game is to predict a final score, but using the latest odds, I’m attempting to do so for this matchup on Sunday.

Let’s break down the odds for this matchup!

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

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Even though the Saints dominated the lowly Carolina Panthers in Week 1, oddsmakers are still setting them at 6.5-point underdogs in Week 2. 

Dallas also turned in a strong showing in Week 1, and it covered the spread on the road behind a dominant defensive performance. 

Oddsmakers are giving the Cowboys a rightful edge after they went 8-0 straight up and 6-2 against the spread at home in the regular season in 2023. 

There was a lot to like from the Saints’ win in Week 1, but can we trust them after they simply beat the Panthers?

I’m not completely sold. 

Over the last two seasons, the Cowboys have gone 16-1 straight up at home, including an impressive 11-5 against-the-spread record as home favorites. 

Even though Dallas’ offense wasn’t humming against Cleveland, the Browns are also one of the better units in the NFL. On the other side, Carolina may be the worst team in the league (again), so I don’t want to give the Saints too much credit. 

As a road underdog last season, New Orleans was a solid 2-1 against the spread, but I really like Dallas to win and cover – even if it’s only by a point or so. 

The Cowboys’ offense wasn’t asked to do much in Week 1 because of a dominant defensive performance and a return touchdown, but I think they show us why they were the highest-scoring unit in the NFL in 2023. 

Final Score Prediction: Cowboys 27, Saints 20

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No. 10 Miami hosts Ball State on Saturday, Sept. 14 starting at 3:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. CT) on the ACC Network. If you don’t have cable, here’s how you can watch the game.

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What TV channel is the Miami vs. Ball State game on? What time does it start?

Miami vs. Ball State kicks off at 3:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. CT) from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida on the ACC Network.

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The Atlanta Braves have been without second baseman Ozzie Albies since late July, when he went down with a fractured left wrist. While his return date is still up in the air, Albies is hopeful that it will be sometime this season.

While Albies eyes a return this season, Braves skipper Brian Snitker remains unsure. The two have not discussed it yet.

The Braves are currently fighting for a playoff spot, and the return of Ozzie Albies may be just what the team needs.

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In the latest Braves Dispatch, Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution discusses Brian Snitker’s case for NL Manager of the Year.

MLB News:

Cincinnati Reds infielder Matt McLain will not return this season after facing a setback during his rehabilitation from shoulder surgery.

New York Mets reliever Dedniel Nuñez is out for the remainder of the season due to a flexor injury. He received an injection Friday and will hopefully avoid surgery.

Jacob deGrom made his season debut with the Texas Rangers, reaching 98.7 mph in his first big league appearance since April 2023.

The New York Yankees have moved right-hander Marcus Stroman to the bullpen for the time being.

The Texas Rangers extended Chris Young and promoted the former general manager to president of baseball operations.

The New York Mets are calling up top prospect Luisangel Acuña, the younger brother of Ronald Acuña Jr.