The final week of the USFL regular season begins Saturday with the Pittsburgh Maulers (3-6) taking on the New Jersey Generals (3-6). Kickoff from Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, is set for 1 p.m. ET (USA Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Maulers vs. Generals odds, and make our expert USFL picks and predictions.
According to the USFL website, the winner of this game will make the playoffs. If the 1st-place Philadelphia Stars (4-5) lose to the Michigan Panthers (3-6) Sunday, the winner of the Pittsburgh-New Jersey game will be crowned North Division champions and will play the winner of the Philly-Michigan game in the playoffs.
The Maulers snapped a 3-game losing streak last week with a 19-7 win over the Michigan Panthers. They covered the spread as 1.5-point underdogs and the Under (41.5) hit in the victory.
The Generals snapped a 5-game skid with a 37-33 upset win over the Philadelphia Stars. They were 2.5-point underdogs and the total blew past the 43.5-point Over line.
Pittsburgh and New Jersey met in Week 2 with the Generals picking up a 20-3 win.
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Maulers 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 5:53 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Maulers +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Generals -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Maulers +3.5 (-110) | Generals -3.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 40.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Maulers vs. Generals key injuries
(From official team Twitter accounts)
Maulers
- None
Generals
- DL Tyshun Render (toe) out
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Maulers vs. Generals picks and predictions
Prediction
Generals 21, Maulers 17
Moneyline
The Maulers have the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the league, averaging only 16.8 points per game. They have failed to score 21 points or more 6 times, including a shutout in Week 6 and the 3-point showing against the Generals in Week 2.
The Generals averaged 17.2 points per game during their 5-game losing streak.
The Maulers have picked off 11 passes, but the Generals have only thrown 4.
The Maulers have not won consecutive games yet this season, while the Generals did in Weeks 2-3.
I lean Generals here but prefer the spread for the wager.
PASS.
Against the spread
All 3 of the Generals’ wins this season have been by at least 4 points.
Five of the Maulers’ 6 losses have been by at least 4 points.
BET GENERALS -3.5 (-110).
Over/Under
Seven of the Maulers’ 9 games this season have not reached 40 total points.
The Generals’ last 3 games have had at least 41 total points, but when these two met in Week 2, they combined for only 23 points.
Pittsburgh is 2-7 O/U on the season, while New Jersey is 3-6 O/U.
BET UNDER 40.5 (-110).
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