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October 29, 2026
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Eagles face 2-4 Cowboys without Hurts as Monday Night odds shift

Prediction markets price the underdog Dallas team as a favorite despite Philadelphia's recent offensive struggles.

By Harper Foster ·

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The Dallas Cowboys are projected to win Monday Night Football in 62% of SportsLine model simulations. This probability translates to a $0.66 price for a winning share on the Kalshi prediction market. The odds reflect the current state of both teams entering NFL Week 7, where the two NFC East rivals are tied for the division's worst record at 2-4.

The Philadelphia Eagles enter the matchup with a severe quarterback shortage. Jalen Hurts will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a blood clot in his calf. Tanner McKee has taken over at the position. In last week's 25-14 loss to the Carolina Panthers, McKee completed passes for 215 yards. The Eagles' ground game has also stalled, managing only 35 rushing yards in that contest.

Injuries have decimated the Philadelphia offensive line. Running back Saquon Barkley is expected to return from a hamstring injury after missing two games. His return is essential because Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley are currently on the injured reserve list. The Eagles have lost four consecutive games following their first two victories of the season. During this losing streak, the offense averaged just 14.5 points per game.

The Dallas offense remains productive despite defensive concerns. Dak Prescott ranks fourth in the league with 1,639 passing yards. He has thrown 10 touchdown passes and five interceptions. Two of those interceptions occurred in last week's 23-13 defeat by the Green Bay Packers. Receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens have combined for 81 receptions and 1,005 yards. The Cowboys average more than 25 points per contest.

Defensive performance is a factor for both teams. The Eagles rank 27th in the NFL, allowing 363.8 yards per game. The Cowboys allow the third-most yards in the league at 382.5 per game. The SportsLine model predicts the two teams will combine for fewer than 44.5 points in 54% of simulations. That under-44.5 total is priced at $0.51 on Kalshi. The over-45 total is priced at $0.50.

New users of the Kalshi platform can access a $55 bonus. The promotion requires a minimum trade of $25 after signing up with the code CBSSPORTS55. The platform provides risk management tools, including trading breaks and voluntary opt-out features. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulates these prediction markets as event contracts.

Source: CBS Sports

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