Pittsburgh Maulers at Michigan Panthers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Pittsburgh Maulers at Michigan Panthers odds and lines, with expert USFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Maulers (1-3) and Michigan Panthers (2-2) meet Saturday for a Week 5 USFL game at Ford Field in Detroit. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET (USA Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Maulers vs. Panthers odds, and make our expert USFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Maulers put up a tremendous effort in a 24-20 loss last week against the Birmingham Stallions in a neutral-field game in Canton. Pittsburgh was able to cover as an 8.5-point underdog and is 2-0 against the spread (ATS) in 2 games as an underdog of 6.5 or more points. The Over cashed for the 1st time in 4 outings last week.

The Panthers suffered a 29-10 loss at home against the Memphis Showboats in Week 4. Michigan is 2-0 straight-up (SU) and ATS in 2 games as an underdog, and 0-2 SU/ATS in 2 games when favored. The Under has cashed in 3 consecutive outings for the Panthers and the offense has posted just 11.5 points per game (PPG) over the past 2 contests.

[gambcom-standard rankid=”3011″ ]

[gambcom-standard rankid=”3012″ ]

Maulers at Panthers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:43 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Maulers +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Panthers -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Maulers +3.5 (-110) | Panthers -3.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 42 (O: -110 | U: -110)

FOOTBALL NEVER STOPS
Live games, analysis and more 7 days a week: Get ESPN+

Maulers at Panthers key injuries

Maulers

  • LB Reuben Foster (knee) out

Panthers

  • LB Noah Dawkins (shoulder) doubtful
  • DB Kiante Hardin (hamstring) doubtful
  • WR Marcus Simms (hamstring) doubtful

Play our free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!

Maulers at Panthers picks and predictions

Prediction

Maulers 22, Panthers 18

Moneyline

The MAULERS (+145) are worth a roll of the dice as a moderate underdog.

The Panthers started out as a ball of fire, taking care of the Houston Gamblers and Philadelphia Stars to go 2-0 SU/ATS. However, they’ve picked up losses the last 2 weeks and their point totals have decreased in every game since Week 1, bottoming out at just 10 points last week against Memphis.

Against the spread

The MAULERS +3.5 (-110) are a solid value catching 3 and a hook. Pittsburgh has covered 2 straight outings after opening with a pair of losses and non-covers.

The Panthers have failed to cover each of the past 2 when favored, and they’re unlikely to cash again Saturday afternoon.

Over/Under

UNDER 42 (-110) is worth a look.

The Panthers have cashed the Under in 3 straight games after cashing the Over back in Week 1. The Maulers have hit the Under at a 3-1 clip this season, although they cashed the Over (43.5) last weekend. However, Pittsburgh’s Over was by a half-point against Birmingham in Week 4.

The Maulers have scored 19.7 PPG through 4 games, while the Panthers’ offense is good for just 11.5 PPG in the past 2 outings on offense.

[gambcom-standard rankid=”5″ ]

For more sports betting picks and tips, check out SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW.

Follow Kevin J. Erickson on Twitter. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and us on Facebook.

Access NFL coverage:

SportsbookWire | BetFTW | TheHuddle Fantasy Football | BearsWire | BengalsWire | BillsWire | BroncosWire | BrownsWire | BucsWire | CardsWire | ChargersWire | ChiefsWire | ColtsWire | CommandersWire | CowboysWire | DolphinsWire | EaglesWire | FalconsWire | GiantsWire | JaguarsWire | JetsWire | LionsWire | NinersWire | PackersWire | PanthersWire | PatriotsWire | RaidersWire | RamsWire | RavensWire | SaintsWire | SeahawksWire | SteelersWire | TexansWireTitansWire | VikingsWire | DraftWire | TouchdownWire | ListWire

[lawrence-newsletter]

[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=48550]