The struggling Houston Gamblers (1-7) take on the undefeated Birmingham Stallions (8-0) in Week 9 of the USFL season. Their game kicks off Saturday at 6 p.m. ET at Protective Stadium. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Gamblers vs. Stallions odds with USFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Gamblers won their season opener but have dropped their last 7 games in a row. Last week, they mustered only a field goal in a 13-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Bandits.
The Stallions are the only undefeated team in the league. They squeaked out a 10-9 win over the New Orleans Breakers last week.
Gamblers vs. Stallions 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 7:30 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Gamblers +470 (bet $100 to win $470) | Stallions -700 (bet $700 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Gamblers +12.5 (-110) | Stallions -12.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Gamblers vs. Stallions key injuries
Gamblers
- QB Clayton Thorson (elbow) out
- RB Mark Thompson (shoulder) probable
- RB Dalyn Dawkins (leg) out
- LB Ahmad Goodman (leg) probable
Stallions
- DL Chauncy Haney (leg) out
- QB Alex McGough (ankle) out
- OL Darius Harper (knee) probable
- LB Scooby Wright (pec, knee) probable
- OL O’Shea Dugas (shoulder) probable
Gamblers vs. Stallions picks and predictions
Prediction
Stallions 20, Gamblers 9
Money line
PASS on the money line. You have the league’s best and hottest team, which has not lost all season and is the only team with a real home-field advantage, going against a team that has lost 7 in a row and scored only 3 points in its last game.
You won’t make any money betting the Stallions, and betting the Gamblers is not a smart bet.
Against the spread
The Stallions have only won 2 games this season by double-digits.
The Gamblers have not lost any game this season by more than 11 points. They have lost 3 games by only 1 point.
This spread is just too much. Take the GAMBLERS +12.5 (-110).
Over/Under
The Stallions mustered only 10 points last week, and the Gamblers only scored 3.
However, the Stallions have had 4 games with totals over 42 and one at 42.
The Gamblers have twice been held to fewer than 10 points.
Take UNDER 42.5 (-108).
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