The Birmingham Stallions (2-0) take on the New Orleans Breakers (2-0) Saturday at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Stallions vs. Breakers odds with USFL picks, predictions and bets.
After two weeks of USFL action, the Stallions and Breakers are the only undefeated teams in the 8-team league. They are tied atop the South Division.
The Stallions opened with a thrilling 28-24 victory over the New Jersey Generals before eking out a 33-28 win over the Houston Gamblers. QB J’Mar Smith threw for 229 yards and 2 scores, while RB C.J. Marable was good for 96 scrimmage yards and 2 TDs in the Houston win as Birmingham finished with 391 total yards.
The Breakers topped the Philadelphia Stars 23-17 in the opener before putting it on the Tampa Bay Bandits by a 34-3 in Week 2. QB Kyle Sloter threw for 266 yards with 2 TDs against the Bandits, while adding a rushing TD.
Stallions vs. Breakers odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:01 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Stallions +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Breakers -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Stallions +5.5 (-110) | Breakers -5.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Stallions vs. Breakers key injuries
Stallions
- LB Terrill Hanks (hamstring) out
- QB Alex McGough (ankle) probable
Breakers
- RB T.J. Logan Jr. (foot) out
- WR Shawn Poindexter (thigh) probable
- QB Kyle Sloter (hand) probable
Stallions vs. Breakers picks and predictions
Prediction
Stallions 23, Breakers 21
Money line
The STALLIONS (+180) represent a decent value in this battle of the unbeatens, and hey, they are on their home field, right?
Birmingham has played well this season, putting up points, while it has a nice one-two punch with Smith and Marable. Running the ball is key, and Marable looked good doing so last week.
With both starting quarterbacks listed as probable, go lightly.
Against the spread
The STALLIONS +5.5 (-110) are a fine play catching the points if you’re not feeling them straight up. Whether or not Smith can go for Birmingham, Marable looked good on the ground, and he catch it out of the backfield, too.
Over/Under
The lean is to the UNDER 44.5 (-110) in this showdown.
After both teams scored at least 33 points in Week 2, you might like the Over here, however, both starting signal callers are nursing injuries.
There isn’t as much depth in the USFL to make up for losses. If one or both quarterbacks are out or limited, the points will be seriously curtailed.
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