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Vegas Vipers at Houston Roughnecks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Vegas Vipers at Houston Roughnecks Week 9 odds and lines, with expert XFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Vegas Vipers (2-6) visit the Houston Roughnecks (5-3) in XFL Week 9 action Saturday. Kickoff from TDECU Stadium is at 12:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Vipers vs. Roughnecks odds, and make our expert XFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Vipers covered as 7.5-point underdogs in a 21-17 loss to the St. Louis Battlehawks in Week 8. Vegas has alternated wins and losses the last 4 weeks after starting the season 0-4.

The Roughnecks failed to cover as 5.5-point favorites but snapped a 3-game losing skid with a 17-15 win over the San Antonio Brahmas Sunday. Houston remains as the top seed in the XFL South despite the 3-game skid.

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Vipers at Roughnecks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:17 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Vipers +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Roughnecks -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Vipers +6.5 (-110) | Roughnecks -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Vipers at Roughnecks key injuries

Vipers

None

Roughnecks

OL Sage Doxtater (shoulder) out
LB Tim Ward (shoulder) out

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Vipers at Roughnecks picks and predictions

Prediction

Roughnecks 22, Vipers 17

Moneyline

The Roughnecks (-225) found their defense again and held the Brahmas to 15 points as they snapped their 3-game losing skid.

Vegas hasn’t yet won on the road this season, but risking more than 2 times your potential return on the home side is too pricy.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Roughnecks have not covered the spread in the least 4 weeks.

The Vipers are 3-1 ATS in their last 4 games.

BET VIPERS +6.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The Roughnecks have only had 3 games with totals higher than this week’s projection.

The Vipers have not had a game hit 40 in 3 weeks.

BET UNDER 43.5 (-110).

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Houston Roughnecks at San Antonio Brahmas odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Houston Roughnecks at San Antonio Brahmas odds and lines, with expert XFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The 1st of 2 XFL games on Sunday in Week 8 has the Houston Roughnecks (4-3) on the road against the San Antonio Brahmas (2-5). Kickoff at Alamodome is 3 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Roughneck vs. Brahma odds, and make our expert XFL picks, predictions and bets.

After a 4-0 start, Houston has lost 3 games in a row. They lost 24-15 last week at home to the St. Louis BattleHawks as 3-point favorites.

The Brahmas have lost 4 of their last 5 games. They lost last week 26-12 on the road to the Vegas Vipers as 3-point underdogs.

The teams met in Week 3 with the Roughnecks winning 22-13.

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Roughnecks at Brahmas odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:48 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Roughnecks -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Brahmas +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
Against the spread (ATS): Roughnecks -5.5 (-105) | Brahmas +5.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 40.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Roughnecks at Brahmas key injuries

Roughnecks

LB Tavante Beckett (quad) questionable
OL Sage Doxtater (shoulder) questionable
WR Ben Putnam (knee) questionable
QB Brandon Silver (elbow) questionable
LB Tim Ward (shoulder) questionable

Brahmas

OL Norman Price (knee) questionable
OL Maea Teuhema (ankle) questionable
DE Mike Tverdov (ankle) questionable

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Prediction

Roughnecks 23, Brahmas 13

Moneyline

Although Houston has lost 3 straight it should get back on track against a San Antonio team that hasn’t scored more than 15 points in any game. Plus, the Brahmas have not won a game at home this season yet.

But having to bet twice what you can win on the Roughnecks on the moneyline isn’t the best bet here. PASS and look to the spread.

Against the spread

Houston has scored 22 or more points in 5 of 7 games this season and the Roughnecks’ 4 wins have all been by at least 9 points.

Three of the Brahmas’ 5 losses have been by 9 or more points. San Antonio needs its defense to hold off the Roughnecks, because the offense has scored only 9 TDs and hasn’t topped 15 points in a game this season.

BET ROUGHNECKS -5.5 (-105).

Over/Under

Only 3 of Houston’s 7 games have had more than 40 points. Meanwhile, the Brahmas have only had 1 game all season go past 40 total points. Scoring 15 points or less in every game makes that hard to do.

BET UNDER 40.5 (-110).

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DC Defenders at Seattle Sea Dragons odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s DC Defenders at Seattle Sea Dragons odds and lines, with expert XFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The DC Defenders (6-1) visit the Seattle Sea Dragons (5-2) Sunday in Week 8 XFL action at Lumen Field in Seattle. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2/ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Defenders vs. Sea Dragons odds, and make our expert XFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Defenders suffered their 1st loss of the season in Week 7. It’s not so much that DC lost, but who it was against. The Orlando Guardians entered Week 7 winless, but posted a 37-36 win over the Defenders as a 9.5-point underdog.

The Sea Dragons have rattled off 5 straight wins after an 0-2 SU/ATS start, including a 22-18 setback in the nation’s capital in Week 1. The Over has cashed in 5 of the last 7 games overall for Seattle.

Seattle QB Ben DiNucci leads the XFL with 1,771 passing yards with 12 TD and 9 INT, completing 64.2% of his pass attempts. WR Jahcour Pearson is his favorite target, reeling in 45 receptions for 479 yards and 1 TD on 62 targets through 7 games. WR Josh Gordon has 23 grabs for 340 yards and 4 TD, too.

The Sea Dragons made headlines this week, adding former Denver Broncos Pro Bowl RB Phillip Lindsay, a 2-time 1,000-yard rusher in the NFL.

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Defenders at Sea Dragons odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:40 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Defenders +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Sea Dragons -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Against the spread: Defenders +1.5 (-110) | Sea Dragons -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Defenders at Sea Dragons key injuries

Defenders

TE Trae Berry (knee) probable
WR Jequez Ezzard (hamstring) probable
S Anthoula Kelly (hamstring) out
TE Ethan Wolf (ankle) probable

Sea Dragons

LB Jordan Evans (hamstring) out
LB Sharif Finch (hamstring) questionable
OL Liam Jimmons (knee) out
DE Daniel Joseph (groin) out
WR Jahcour Pearson (foot) probable
CB Bryce Thompson (hip) questionable

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Prediction

Sea Dragons 29, Defenders 25

Moneyline

The SEA DRAGONS (-125) roll in on a 5-game win streak, and can avenge a Week 1 loss over the Defenders (+105), making things quite interesting in the final 2 weekends of XFL play in the North Division.

Seattle has been getting tremendous play from DiNucci, the former Dallas Cowboys backup. Even if Pearson is out, or limited, he still has the likes of Gordon and WR Blake Jackson to more than make up for things.

Against the spread

The SEA DRAGONS -1.5 (-110) are a little cheaper, if you just want to lay the points. Seattle has covered 4 of the last 5 games overall, while DC saw its 6-0 ATS run snapped in the most unlikely of fashion last week, falling 37-36 at winless Orlando as a 9.5-point favorite.

Over/Under

The OVER 46.5 (-110) might be the best play on the board.

The pass-happy Sea Dragons have rolled up 23.7 points per game (PPG) across the last 3 outings. They also cashed the Over in Week 1 at DC, albeit in a lower-scoring game with 40 total points.

The Defenders have scored 28 or more points in 5 straight outings, cashing the Over in each. DC has also allowed 20 or more points in 3 in a row, and 4 of the last 5 overall. Look for a track meet at Lumen Field.

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Arlington Renegades at Orlando Guardians odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Arlington Renegades at Orlando Guardians Week 8 odds and lines, with expert XFL picks, predictions and best bets.

In the 2nd of 2 Saturday games in Week 8 of the XFL season, the Arlington Renegades (3-4) face the Orlando Guardians (1-6) for the 2nd time this season, this time on the road. Kickoff is Saturday at 4 p.m. ET at Camping World Stadium (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Renegades vs. Guardians odds, and make our expert XFL picks, predictions and bets.

These teams met in Arlington in Week 3. The Renegades came away with a 10-9 win.

The Renegades have lost 2 straight games. They lost 26-15 to the Seattle Sea Dragons last week as 4.5-point underdogs.

After losing 6 straight games to start the season, the Guardians picked up their 1st win of the season last week, defeating the D.C. Defenders 37-36 outright despite being 9.5-point underdogs.

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Renegades at Guardians odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Renegades +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Guardians -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Renegades +1.5 (-110) | Guardians -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 42.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Renegades at Guardians key injuries

Renegades

WR Victor Bolden (shoulder) questionable
OL Cameron Hunt (leg) questionable
LB Bunmi Rotimi (knee) out

Guardians

None to report

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Prediction

Guardians 27, Renegades 20

Moneyline

The Renegades have not scored more than 15 points since their opener and have lost 2 straight, while the Guardians put 37 on the board last week and picked up their 1st win.

We are backing the Guardians to win this game, but with a short spread and better value, PASS on the moneyline.

Against the spread

The Guardians have averaged 29.3 points in their last 3 games. QB Quinten Dormady has 5 touchdown passes in his last 3 games.

The Renegades released QB Kyle Sloter and placed QB Drew Plitt on the injured list, adding Kelly Bryant to the roster.

They have only averaged 11.8 points per game in their last 6.

BET GUARDIANS -1.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The Guardians have had each of their last 4 games finish with totals higher than this game’s projection.

They have allowed an average of 35.3 points per game over their last 4 contests, but the Renegades have just struggled on offense.

But with Orlando both scoring points and giving up points, BET OVER 42.5 (-110).

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Vegas Vipers at St. Louis Battlehawks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Vegas Vipers at St. Louis Battlehawks odds and lines, with expert XFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Vegas Vipers (2-5) visit the St. Louis Battlehawks (5-2) Saturday in Week 8 XFL action at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Vipers vs. Battlehawks odds, and make our expert XFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Vipers had their most impressive outing of the season in Week 7, dropping the San Antonio Brahmas 26-12 in their home finale as 3-point favorites. Vegas, which plays its final 3 games on the road, snapped an 0-5 against-the-spread (ATS) skid in the process, while cashing the Under for the first time in consecutive games.

The Battlehawks picked up a 24-15 win as 3-point road underdogs against the Houston Roughnecks, covering in back-to-back outings for the first time this season. The Under also cashed in consecutive games for the Battlehawks for the first time in 2023.

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Vipers at Battlehawks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 9:20 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Vipers +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Battlehawks -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread: Vipers +7.5 (-115) | Battlehawks -7.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Vipers at Battlehawks key injuries

Vipers

None

Battlehawks

None

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Prediction

Battlehawks 26, Vipers 15

Moneyline

The Battlehawks (-300) will cost 3 times your potential return, and that’s just too expensive against the visiting Vipers, who come in with a little momentum after dropping San Antonio last weekend.

PASS.

Against the spread

The BATTLEHAWKS -7.5 (-105) are worth a look laying the points, as they look for a 3rd straight cover.

The Dome at America’s Center is about as hostile an environment as you’ll see in the XFL, with a raucous crowd making it very uncomfortable for the visitors.

St. Louis has scored 20 or more points in 6 consecutive games, and QB A.J. McCarron is 2nd in the XFL with 1,544 passing yards and a 68.9% completion percentage, while leading the league with 17 passing TDs.

The Vipers topped the Brahmas last weekend for a nice win, but facing the pass-happy Battlehawks in a hostile environment will be too much to handle.

Over/Under

The UNDER 46.5 (-115) is the lean as the Vipers are likely to struggle to put up points.

The Under is 3-1 in the past 4 games for the Battlehawks, while cashing in each of the past 2 games for the Vipers. Vegas is averaging just 13.0 PPG of offense in 2 road games this season, too, while St. Louis is allowing 15.0 PPG across the previous 4 outings overall.

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St. Louis Battlehawks at Houston Roughnecks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s St. Louis Battlehawks at Houston Roughnecks Week 7 odds and lines, with expert XFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The St. Louis Battlehawks (4-2) visit the Houston Roughnecks (4-2) Sunday in Week 7 XFL action at TDECU Stadium in Houston. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET (ESPN/ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Battlehawks vs. Roughnecks odds, and make our expert XFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Battlehawks posted a 29-6 win at Vegas last week as a 3-point favorite, bouncing back from a loss at home to the undefeated DC Defenders in Week 5. St. Louis has alternated losses and wins against the spread (ATS) in each of the first 6 weeks.

QB A.J. McCarron has completed an XFL-best 67.5% of his pass attempts while posting 1,322 yards with a league-best 14 TD and 4 INT through 6 games. It isn’t all great for McCarron, though, as he has been sacked an XFL-most 20 times.

While the offense gets a lot of the headlines, the defense has allowed just 12.5 points per game (PPG) in its 4 games against all teams other than DC.

The Roughnecks started out 4-0 SU and ATS, but it has dropped the last 2 games at Seattle and DC, going 0-2 ATS while allowing 29.0 PPG. Houston made headlines signing former Los Angeles Chargers WR Michael Bandy this week, looking to boost the offense.

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Battlehawks at Roughnecks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:31 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Battlehawks +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Roughnecks -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Battlehawks +3 (-110) | Roughnecks -3 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Battlehawks at Roughnecks key injuries

Battlehawks

None

Roughnecks

S AJ Hendy (groin) questionable
CB Raleigh Texada (back) questionable
EDGE Tim Ward (shoulder) quetionable

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Prediction

Battlehawks 25, Roughnecks 22

Moneyline

The BATTLEHAWKS (+130) are a solid play on the road, as this offense is really humming. McCarron is solid, especially on the off chance he actually gets protection, and the defense is on a roll, too.

There have been some rumblings that the Roughnecks (-155) could potentially change up the QB position, even though Brandon Silvers has completed 61.8% of his passes for 1,300 yards, 11 TD and 5 INT. That’s because of the 2-game losing streak, and the fact QB Cole McDonald provided a spark last week in DC. Stay tuned.

Against the spread

The BATTLEHAWKS +3 (-110) are worth playing if you don’t trust them straight up. It will be especially solid if you can catch St. Louis with 3 and the hook at some point before kickoff.

The Roughnecks -3 (-110) opened 4-0 ATS, but they have failed to cover the last 2 games, yielding 29.0 PPG in the process. Facing the pass-happy Battlehawks will be bad news for the Houston defense.

Over/Under

The OVER 44.5 (-110) is quite a high number. In fact, it’s the 2nd-highest total this season in the XFL. Both of these teams are 3-3 on totals, so there isn’t much to glean there. But McCarron has had a great season, helping the team roll up 20 or more points in 5 straight games, and Houston has allowed 29.0 PPG in the last 2 outings.

We might not get into the 50’s in this Week 7 clash, but high 40’s is a very good possibility as the XFL wraps up the week with a good game on Sunday.

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D.C. Defenders at Orlando Guardians odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s D.C. Defenders at Orlando Guardians Week 7 odds and lines, with expert XFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The XFL’s Week 7 schedule continues Saturday with the D.C. Defenders (6-0) on the road against the Orlando Guardians (0-6) Kickoff is Saturday at 6 p.m. ET at Camping World Stadium (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Defenders vs. Guardians odds, and make our expert XFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Defenders are undefeated this season. They improved to 6-0 last week with a 37-26 win over the Houston Roughnecks. QB Jordan Ta’amu had 2 touchdown passes and 245 passing yards, while RB Abram Smith rushed for 95 yards and a score.

Orlando lost its 6th straight game with a 26-19 loss at home to the Seattle Sea Dragons, covering the 9.5-point spread as favorites. In a losing effort, RB Devin Darrington had 82 yards and 2 touchdowns on 7 rushing attempts.

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Defenders at Guardians odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:05 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Defenders -500 (bet $500 to win $100) | Guardians +375 (bet $100 to win $375)
Against the spread (ATS): Defenders -9.5 (-110) | Guardians +9.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Defenders at Guardians key injuries

Defenders

WR Jequez Ezzard (hamstring) out

Guardians

OL David Moore (knee) out
OL Fred Lauina (calf) questionable

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Prediction

Defenders 32, Guardians 19

Moneyline

PASS.

This is an undefeated team against a winless team. Nothing the Guardians have done this season suggests they can pull off an outright win over the undefeated Defenders.

Meanwhile, to bet the Defenders, you would have to wager 5 times what you can win.

Against the spread

Not only is D.C. undefeated, the Defenders are 5-1 ATS this season, having won by double digits 3 times this season

The Guardians are 3-3 ATS this season and allowed 30 or more points.

BET DEFENDERS -9.5 (-110),

Over/Under

The Guardians have allowed 26 or more points in 5 straight games.

The Defenders average 25.3 points per game. Three of their last 4 games have had totals of more than 45 points.

Two of the last 3 for the Guardians have had more than 45 total points.

BET OVER 45.5 (-110).

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San Antonio Brahmas at Vegas Vipers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s San Antonio Brahmas at Vegas Vipers Week 7 odds and lines, with expert XFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Antonio Brahmas (2-4) visit the Vegas Vipers (1-5) Saturday in Week 7 XFL action at Cashman Field in Las Vegas. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET (ESPN2/ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Brahmas vs. Vipers odds, and make our expert XFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Brahmas look to build on a 15-9 victory last week on the road against the Arlington Renegades. San Antonio’s defense has been solid over the past 3 weekends, allowing an average of just 12.0 points per game (PPG). The Brahmas has allowed 18 or fewer points 5 times in 6 games, cashing the Under at a 5-1 clip.

The Vipers covered the spread in Week 1, but are 0-5 against the spread (ATS) since. Vegas was blasted 29-6 by the visiting St. Louis Battlehawks in Week 6, easily its lowest offensive output of the season. The Under result snapped a 3-0 run to the Over for the Vipers, fuelled in part by their defense allowing 29 or more points in 4 consecutive outings.

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Brahmas at Vipers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:40 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Brahmas +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Vipers -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Brahmas +3 (-110) | Vipers -3 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 39.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Brahmas at Vipers key injuries

Brahmas

QB Jack Coan (ankle) questionable
OL Norman Price (knee) out
OL Maea Teuhema (ankle) out
WR Travis Toivonen (head) probable
RB/WR Calvin Turner (foot) out

Vipers

WR Geronimo Allison (undisclosed) questionable
WR Martavis Bryant (knee) questionable
WR Cinque Sweeting (undisclosed) questionable

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Brahmas at Vipers picks and predictions

Prediction

Brahmas 15, Vegas 11

Moneyline

The BRAHMAS (+130) might be forced to turn to recently acquired QB Kurt Benkert to start as Coan is questionable due to an ankle injury. That’s a concern, although Coan is only completing 56.7% of his passes for 667 yards, 5 TD and 4 INT through 5 games.

No matter who is under center for the visitors, the Brahmas rely heavily upon the defense. San Antonio has allowed just 12.0 PPG in the past 3 games and is facing a Vipers team that posted a season-low 6 points last week.

Against the spread

The BRAHMAS +3 (-110) are worth a look if you can’t pull the trigger on betting them straight up.

The Vipers are 0-2 ATS this season as a favorite, and Vegas is 0-5 ATS in the past 5 games overall. Its lone cover came in Week 1 at Arlington, so Vegas is 0-4 ATS in 4 home games, too.

Over/Under

The UNDER 39.5 (-110) is quite high for a game featuring the league’s No. 1 scoring defense. The number is likely a little high because Vegas has allowed 163 points, the 2nd-most in the XFL.

Still, Vegas has managed just 111 total points — the fewest in the North Division — and it will be hard-pressed to solve the San Antonio defense. Only Houston was able to go for more than 18 points against the Brahmas, posting 22 points in Week 3. Go low in this game, and be very confident about it, too.

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Seattle Sea Dragons at Arlington Renegades odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Seattle Sea Dragons at Arlington Renegades Week 7 odds and lines, with expert XFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The XFL kicks off Week 7 on Friday with the Seattle Sea Dragons (4-2) on the road against the Arlington Renegades (3-3). Kickoff is 7 p.m. ET at Choctaw Stadium (FX/ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Sea Dragons vs. Renegades odds, and make our expert XFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Sea Dragons have won 4 games in a row after an 0-2 start to the season. Last week, they beat the Orlando Guardians on the road 26-19, but failed to cover the 9.5-point spread as the favorites.

The Renegades have alternated wins and losses all 6 weeks. They played the San Antonio Brahmas for 2 consecutive games. They won 12-10 in San Antonio, but lost at home 15-9 last week despite being favored by 3 points.

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Sea Dragons at Renegades odds

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Moneyline (ML): Sea Dragons -205 (bet $205 to win $100) | Renegades +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
Against the spread (ATS): Sea Dragons -4.5 (-115) | Renegades +4.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 37.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Sea Dragons at Renegades key injuries

Sea Dragons

RB Morgan Ellison (knee) questionable
DE Niko Lalos (shoulder) queationable
LB Shareef Miller (knee) questionable
LB Tuzar Skipper (hamstring) questionable
S Bryce Thompson (shoulder) questionable

Renegades

DB Jordan Miller (quad) questionable

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Sea Dragons at Renegades picks and predictions

Prediction

Sea Dragons 20, Renegades 13

Moneyline

The Sea Dragons are streaking right now with 4 wins a row. The Renegades are the league’s lowest-scoring team and have scored only 6 total TDs.

The Sea Dragons are playing too well to think that the Renegades can pull off the upset, but the line is too pricey to bet on the Seattle.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Sea Dragons’ last 3 wins were all by at least 5 points while the Renegades’ 3 losses have all been by at least 6 points.

BET SEA DRAGONS -4.5 (-115).

Over/Under

Since scoring 22 points in Week 1, the Renegades have not had more than 14 in a game and have not had more than 12 in their last 4 games. They have not had a game with more than 37 total points since Week 1.

The Sea Dragons have had 4 of 6 games finish with 38 or more points, but 2 of the last 3 have not reached 38.

BET UNDER 37.5 (-110).

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Houston Roughnecks at D.C. Defenders odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Houston Roughnecks at D.C. Defenders Week 6 odds and lines, with expert XFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Houston Roughnecks (4-1) come to the nation’s capital to face the D.C. Defenders (5-0) on Monday at 7 p.m. ET at Audi Field (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Roughnecks vs. Defenders odds, and make our expert XFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Defenders are the last undefeated team in the XFL and they are taking on a Houston teams that’s best in the South Division.

The Roughnecks lost for the 1st time this season last week, 21-14 to the Seattle Sea Dragons. Houston forced 4 turnovers, but was held scoreless until the 4th quarter.

The Defenders beat the St. Louis Battlehawks 28-20 behind a solid run game. While QB Jordan Ta’amu did not throw a TD, RB Abram Smith ran for 3 scores.

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Roughnecks at Defenders odds

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Moneyline (ML): Roughnecks +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Defenders -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Roughnecks +2.5 (-110) | Defenders -2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 42.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Roughnecks vs. Defenders picks and predictions

Prediction

Roughnecks 18, Defenders 15

Moneyline

The Roughnecks are a TD machine, leading the league with 18 scores, 4 more than the Defenders. Where they really get you is from the deep ball. The Roughnecks have 7 passes of at least 40 yards, and no other team has more than 3; the Defenders have 1.

LEAN ROUGHNECKS +125.

Against the spread

Both of these teams not only win but cover as well. Last week’s loss was the only time Houston did not cover and D.C. is 5-0 ATS. Since I am riding Houston, you can bet BET ROUGHNECKS +2.5 (-110), although the moneyline is a better value.

Over/Under

The Roughnecks and Defenders are 1-2 in interceptions and 1-2 in the number of kickoff returns per game. I expect field goals, but not touchdowns.

LEAN UNDER 42.5 (-110).

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