The final game of Week 2 of the USFL season has the New Orleans Breakers (1-0) facing the Tampa Bay Bandits (1-0) Sunday. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET (NBC) at Protective Stadium in Birmingham where all games for the USFL season will be played. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Breakers vs. Bandits odds with USFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Breakers picked up a season-opening 23-17 victory over the Philadelphia Stars behind a strong running attack. RB Jordan Ellis rushed for 89 yards and the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter, while RB T.J. Logan added 56 yards and a touchdown on the ground.
Tampa Bay saw its season opener delayed a day because of weather before defeating the Pittsburgh Maulers 17-3 Monday. The Bandits scored on their opening drive and never gave up the lead.
Breakers vs. Bandits 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 2:36 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Breakers +122 (bet $100 to win $122) | Bandits -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Breakers +2.5 (-110) | Bandits -2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 39.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Breakers vs. Bandits key injuries
Breakers
- RB Jordan Ellis (foot) probable
- DT Shakir Soto (thigh) questionable
Bandits
- CB Rannell Hall (thigh) out
- DT Daylon Mack (thigh) out
Breakers vs. Bandits picks and predictions
Prediction
Breakers 24, Bandits 20
Money line
The Breakers’ ability to run the ball was the difference in their opening win over Philadelphia. They rushed for 171 yards.
The Bandits won in Week 1 despite QB Jordan Ta’amu’s 2 interceptions.
Expect New Orleans to rely on the ground game again.
TAKE THE BREAKERS (+122).
Against the spread
The Bandits covered the spread as 5.5-point favorites in their 17-3 win over Pittsburgh in Week 1. The 14 points was the biggest margin of victory among all 4 USFL games opening week.
In Week 2, favorites are 1-1-1 ATS out of the first 3 games.
While the money line offers a better payout (1.22 to 1), if you prefer the spread, TAKE THE BREAKERS +2.5 (-110).
Over/Under
Three of the 4 games cashed Under tickets in Week 1. Only one game had more than 40 points.
After Friday’s 10-6 game kicked off Week 2 for another Under winner, both Saturday contests hit the Over with 53 and 61 respective points.
It would appear that teams are beginning to get some offensive rhythm after a slow opening week.
If both New Orleans (23 points last week) and Tampa Bay (17) score what they did in Week 1, this game hits the Over.
TAKE VER 39.5 (-110).
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