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The San Antonio Brahmas (4-1) take on the DC Defenders (2-3) Sunday at Audi Field at 4 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN+). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Brahmas vs. Defenders odds and make our expert UFL football picks and predictions.
The Brahmas have won 2 straight after a 25-15 road win against the Arlington Renegades last week. QB Quinten Dormady went 19-for-30 for 164 yards, 1 score and 3 INTs. While undefeated since QB Chase Garbers was lost for the season with a wrist injury, the offense clearly misses him. RB John Lovett paced the offense with 13 rushes for 95 yards and 2 TDs.
The Defenders are coming off a 45-12 massacre in their building by the St. Louis Battlehawks. They have lost 2 straight and are behind the 8-ball in terms of their playoff hopes. QB Jordan Ta’amu went 12-for-23 for 101 yards, 1 TD and 3 INTs. They rushed 30 times for 84 yards and a score in the setback. The Defenders lost to the Brahmas in a 27-12 Week 1 affair on the road as 6-point favorites.
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Brahmas at Defenders odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:55 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Brahmas -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Defenders +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
- Against the spread (ATS): Brahmas -1.5 (-110) | Defenders +1.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 42.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Brahmas at Defenders key injuries
Brahmas
- QB Chase Garbers (wrist) out
- RB Anthony McFarland Jr. (shoulder) out
- CB Darius Phillips (groin) out
- LB Delontae Scott (shoulder) doubtful
- LB Tim Ward (knee) out
Defenders
- CB Gareon Conley (groin) out
- LB Francis Bernard (hamstring) out
Brahmas at Defenders picks and predictions
Prediction
Defenders 21, Brahmas 18
Moneyline
The Brahmas are operating without their top QB and RB, and they have gotten by on Fool’s Gold the last couple of weeks. DC’s season is going in the tank, and the veteran leadership of Ta’amu will help right the ship. Plus, they remember the Week 1 beatdown and will exact revenge.
Take the DEFENDERS +105.
Against the spread
There is little reason to take the spread here. Just stick with the value on the ML.
PASS.
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Over/Under
Three of 5 games have gone Under this total for DC, and the Defenders are 1-4 O/U overall. The Brahmas are 4-1 O/U, but they have not cashed this total in their last 2 without Garbers.
Take the UNDER 42.5 (-110).
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