Houston Dynamo vs. Sporting Kansas City

Two MLS teams going in opposite directions sqaure off in this one. Sporting Kansas City is in first place in the West but is on a 1-2-2 slump. The defense is the reason, surrendering 11 goals over the last five games, including a 5-2 loss to this Houston squad. Sporting Kansas City also has a losing road record in its last nine games away from home. Houston is home for the second straight game and is on a four-game unbeaten run. They come off a pair of victories over Sporting Kansas City and Minnesota (3-0), tallying eight goals. The Houston Dynamo are home and motivated, in a good position to clinch a playoff spot, so back home field. Back Houston Dynamo on the moneyline.