The Michigan Panthers (2-4) meet the New Jersey Generals (2-4) Sunday in a Week 7 USFL game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Panthers vs. Generals odds, and make our expert USFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Panthers won and covered the 1st 2 games, but they’re 0-4 straight-up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) since Week 3. Michigan suffered its 1st loss of the season in a 28-13 Week 3 loss to New Jersey at Ford Field.
The Generals were unable to follow up that victory with much success, going 0-3 SU/ATS in the last 3 outings. The offense has struggled, averaging just 16.0 PPG after posting a season-best 28 points against Michigan in Week 3.
New Jersey posted 377 total yards of offense in that Week 3 matchup in Michigan, while the Panthers managed just 265 yards. The Generals averaged 8.8 yards per play, too, while the Panthers were good for just 4.1 yards per play.
The Under has cashed in 5 consecutive games for the Panthers, while going 5-1 overall for the Generals.
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Panthers vs. Generals odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:25 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Panthers +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Generals -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Panthers +6.5 (-110) | Generals -6.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 39.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Panthers vs. Generals key injuries
(From official team Twitter pages)
Panthers
- OL Brodarious Hamm (knee) doubtful
Generals
- OL Isaiah Battle (calf) questionable
- S Shalom Luani (knee) doubtful
- WR J’Mon Moore (Achilles, toe) questionable
- DE Tyshun Render (toe) questionable
- DT Kalani Vakameilalo (ankle) questionable
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Panthers vs. Generals picks and predictions
Prediction
Generals 22, Panthers 13
Moneyline
New Jersey (-275) will cost you nearly 3 times your potential return. While the Generals topped Michigan (+220) on its home field back in Week 3, it’s still a rather risky bet. Jersey has dropped and failed to cover the last 3 games.
PASS.
Against the spread
NEW JERSEY -6.5 (-110) is worth playing lightly, as the wager comes with risk. The bad news is that the Generals have failed to cover the last 3 games. The good news is that the most recent cover came against Michigan +6.5 (-110) in Week 3, and that was at Ford Field.
The Generals should be able to run the ball well, whittling down the Panthers defense to a nub.
Over/Under
UNDER 39.5 (-110) is a bit risky, as this is a low, low number. In fact, it’s the first total in the USFL below 40 since Week 2.
However, the Generals offense has cobbled together just 16.0 PPG on offense in the last 3 weekends, while allowing 15.2 PPG across the previous 5 outings.
The Panthers have totaled just 43 points on offense in the 4-game freefall, or just 10.8 PPG. The defense has been fairly giving, yielding 23 or more points in each of the 4 outings. However, this game is unlikely to wander into the 40’s or higher.
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