The Philadelphia Stars (6-3) and the New Jersey Generals (8-1) face off Saturday in Week 10 for their final regular-season game before the two teams meet in the first round of the playoffs next week. Kickoff is at noon ET at Legion Field in Birmingham. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Stars vs. Generals odds with USFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Stars have won 4 games in a row to clinch a postseason berth. They snuck by the 1-8 Pittsburgh Maulers 17-16 last week.
The Generals are the hottest team in the league. After losing their season opener 28-24 to the Birmingham Stallions, they rattled off 8 consecutive wins, including a 24-16 win over the Stars in Week 3.
Stars vs. Generals 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 5:32 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Stars +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Generals -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Stars +2.5 (-110) | Generals -2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 41.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Stars vs. Generals key injuries
Stars
- OL Sean Brown (hip) questionable
- LB Te’Von Coney (ankle) questionable
- OL Jahair Jones (ankle) out
- OL Paul Nosworthy (ankle) out
- OL Gunnar Vogel (knee) out
Generals
- OL Calvin Ashley (foot) probable
- DB Dravon Askew-Henry (hamstring) questionable
- OL Brandon Haskin (knee) probable
- QB De’Andre Johnson (ankle) probable
- DB Shalom Luani (shoulder) probable
- WR Alonzo Moore (hip, lower back) probable
- OL Robert Myers (knee) probable
- DB DeJuan Neal (hamstring) doubtful
- DL Deyon Sizer (ankle) questionable
Stars vs. Generals picks and predictions
Prediction
Generals 20, Stars 17
Money line
As the top 2 teams in the North Division, New Jersey and Philadelphia will meet again next week in the semifinal round of the playoffs on a neutral field in Canton, Ohio.
So, there’s not much to play for in Week 10 and both teams will likely rest starters by the time this game gets to the 2nd half.
The Generals have the USFL’s top rushing attack, averaging 158.7 yards per game, while the Stars are the worst team in the league in rush defense, giving up 148.2 yards per game.
In a game where the rushing attack will likely be leaned upon by New Jersey, I LEAN GENERALS (-140).
Against the spread
Only 2 of the Generals’ 8 wins were not by more than 2 points. They beat the Stars in Week 3 by 8.
The Stars have won 4 games in a row, but all 3 of their losses were by at least a touchdown.
Again, this comes down to the run game of the Generals. Because we could see a lot of backups and both teams playing this game more like an NFL preseason contest, it is tough to strongly feel one way or another.
I LEAN GENERALS -2.5 (-110).
Over/Under
This is the bet I feel most confident about. With the possibility of starters resting and the Generals having a strong rushing attack, this game will get the clock moving.
Their Week 3 matchup had 40 points. I doubt they make it to 40.
Take UNDER 41.5 (-110).
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