Week 5 of the XFL season features 2 Saturday games, the last of which has the Orlando Guardians (0-4) on the road to face the Vegas Vipers (0-4) in a battle of the winless. Kickoff is Saturday night at 10 p.m. ET at Cashman Field (FX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. Vipers odds, and make our expert XFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Guardians were 9-point underdogs at home last week against the Houston Roughnecks and lost 44-16 for their 4th loss in a row to start the season.
The Vipers are also winless. They were 6-point road dogs against the D.C. Defenders and lost 32-18, failing to cover the spread.
It is the first meeting between the two teams this season.
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Guardians at Vipers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Guardians +265 (bet $100 to win $265) | Vipers -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Guardians +7.5 (-110) | Vipers -7.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 41.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Guardians at Vipers key injuries
Guardans
- QB Deandre Francois (concussion) questionable
- OL Brett Boyko (ankle) questionable
Vipers
- DB Nihuel Harris (ankle)
- WR Martavis Bryant (knee) questionable
- OL Isaiah Williams (ankle) questionable
- TE Sean Price (abdomen) questionable
- DB Adam Sparks (neck) questionable
- DL Robert Windsor (shoulder) questionable
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Guardians at Vipers picks and predictions
Prediction
Guardians 24, Vipers 22
Moneyline
There isn’t much to like from either team so far this season.
Neither team has won a game. The Vipers have suffered 2 double-digit losses. The Guardians have 3.
What is odd is seeing the massive odds in favor of the Vipers.
Because both team have struggled and the outcome is a bit of a toss-up, this is the type of game where taking a swing with big positive odds is a good wager.
Why not the Guardians?
BET GUARDIANS (+265).
Against the spread
Two weeks ago, the Guardians lost a 1-point game to Arlington.
Vegas has a 2-point loss and a 4-point loss.
If you aren’t comfortable enough to bet big on the visiting Guardians, consider betting them on the spread, expecting at least a close game between 2 struggling teams.
BET GUARDIANS +7.5 (-110).
Over/Under
Three of the Guardians’ 4 games this season have had totals higher than tonight’s projection.
The same is the case for the Vipers.
The Guardians allow 29 points per game.
BET OVER 41.5 (-115).
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