The South Division champion Birmingham Stallions (9-1) face the New Orleans Breakers (6-4) Saturday in the second USFL semifinal of the day. Kickoff from Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, is set for 8 p.m. ET (NBC). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Breakers vs. Stallions odds with USFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Breakers finished the season 6-4 and allowed the fewest points (164) in the league. However, of the 4 playoff teams, they scored the fewest (196).
The Stallions finished 9-1, winning their first 8 before losing in Week 9 after they had clinched 1st place in the South. They scored the second-most points (234) in the league and allowed the 2nd-fewest (169).
The New Jersey Generals (9-1) and Philadelphia Stars (6-4) meet in the North Division semifinal earlier Saturday on this same field at 3 p.m. ET (FOX). The 2 semifinal winners will play the championship game Sunday, July 3 at 7:30 p.m. ET (FOX), also in Canton.
Also see: Stars vs. Generals odds, picks and predictions
Breakers 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 at 3:38 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Breakers +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Stallions -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Breakers +5 (-110) | Stallions -5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Breakers vs. Stallions key injuries
Breakers
- QB Kyle Sloter (knee) questionable
- WR Shawn Poindexter (ankle, hamstring) questionable
Stallions
- OL Darius Harper (knee) questionable
- QB Alex McGough (ankle) questionable
- WR Jeff Thomas (hamstring) questionable
Breakers vs. Stallions picks and predictions
Prediction
Stallions 21, Breakers 17
Money line
The Stallions beat the Breakers in both matchups in the regular season, 22-13 in Week 3 and 10-9 in Week 9.
The Breakers lost 2 of their final 3 games.
From start to finish this season, the Stallions have been the best team in the league. They were the only team to beat the North champion Generals (9-1).
However, this is a PASS because the -210 price is too expensive.
Against the spread
Two of the Breakers’ 4 losses were by more than 5 points. They lost their 1st game against the Stallions by 9 points.
Five of the Stallions’ 9 victories were by more than 5 points. Their final 3 games were decided by 1, 2 and 3 points.
Look for a lower-scoring, tight game to determine the winner here.
Take the BREAKERS +5 (-110).
Over/Under
Six of the Stallions’ games and each of their last 4 had fewer than 45 total points.
The 2 games between the Stallions and Breakers had totals of 35 and 19.
Nine of the Breakers’ 10 games had totals of fewer than 45 points this season.
Take UNDER 44.5 (-112).
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