Real Salt Lake vs. Sporting Kansas City

Real Salt Lake was the second-worst team in the West last season with a poor defense (35 goals allowed in 22 matches). They've split their last two games while giving up one goal each time. Real Salt Lake is home for this one, but they have a losing record in its last eight home games, surrendering 13 goals. Sporting Kansas City has a nice mixture of youth and veterans. They're off to an excellent start after winning the Western Conference in 2020 with 12 wins, the most in the West, while outscoring opponents 25-13. Sporting Kansas City came away with a 2-0 win when they last met to cement their first-place finish in the Western Conference, so back the talented visitors in this one. Play Sporting Kansas City on the moneyline.