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Sunday’s Week 9 UFL schedule features the DC Defenders (3-5) on the road against the Memphis Showboats (1-7). Kickoff is at 2:30 p.m. ET from Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium (FOX). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Defenders vs. Showboats odds and make our expert UFL picks and predictions.
The Defenders have lost 2 games in a row and 4 of their last 5. Last week, they fell on the road 26-21 to the St. Louis BattleHawks, but covered the 7.5-point spread as underdogs. The Over (43.5) cashed in.
The Showboats, after a season-opening win, have lost their last 7 games. Last week, they lost 24-18 to the Michigan Panthers, covering the 8.5-point spread as road dogs. The Under (47.5) cashed in.
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Defenders at Showboats odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 11:39 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Defenders -240 (bet $240 to win $100) | Showboats +200 (bet $100 to win $200)
- Against the spread (ATS): Defenders -5.5 (-110) | Showboats +5.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Defenders at Showboats key injuries
Defenders
- CB Michael Joseph (calf) out
- S Santos Rivera (concussion) out
Showboats
- QB Case Cookus (chest) probable
- DL Dillon Faamatau (personal) out
- S Jarey Elder (hamstring) probable
- LB Jordan Ferguson (shoulder) probable
- WR Lee Morris (shoulder) probable
- LB Malik Lawal (illness) out
- QB Troy Williams (finger) probable
- LB Vontae Diggs (hamstring) probable
Defenders at Showboats picks and predictions
Prediction
Showboats 21, Defenders 17
Moneyline
The Defenders struggle offensively. Their 142 points are the 2nd-fewest in the league. They have only surpassed 20 points twice this season and averaged 11 points per game over the 3 weeks prior to scoring 21 in their loss to St. Louis.
After allowing 32 or more points in 5 straight games, the Showboats limited Michigan to 24. They themselves have averaged 20 points per game over their last 4 contests.
The Defenders are 1-3 on the road and the Showboats are winless at home.
This is upset week.
BET SHOWBOATS (+200).
Against the spread
The Showboats covered the spread in their loss last week after 5 straight weeks losing to the spread. They are 3-5 ATS this season while the Defenders are 2-3-2 ATS.
But since we like the Showboats to win the game outright at +200, there is no need to bet the spread.
PASS.
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Over/Under
Both teams average under 19 points per game.
The Defenders’ last 3 games and 4 of their last 5 have not reached 46 total points.
And while the Showboats allowed over 30 points in 5 consecutive weeks, DC’s offense just isn’t capable of that.
BET UNDER 45.5 (-ufl110).
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