St. Louis Battlehawks at Birmingham Stallions odds, picks and predictions

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The St. Louis Battlehawks (5-1) hit the road for a Week 7 battle with the Birmingham Stallions (6-0) Saturday at Protective Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Battlehawks vs. Stallions odds and make our expert UFL picks and predictions.

The 1st-place Battlehawks lead the XFL Conference, 1 game clear of the San Antonio Brahmas for the top spot. St. Louis also sports a plus-70 point differential while posting 5 consecutive victories.

The Battlehawks have cashed against the spread (ATS) in 5 straight outings, too, while the Over has hit in 4 of the previous 5. St. Louis is averaging 38 points per game (PPG) in the past 2 road games while allowing just 18.

The Stallions have not only won all 6 games to date, leading the USFL Conference, but they’re 5-1 ATS. The offense has posted 32 or more points in 3 of the past 4 games while cashing the Over in 4 of 6. At home, Birmingham is averaging 26.5 PPG while allowing just 16.

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Battlehawks at Stallions odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Battlehawks +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Stallions -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Against the spread: Battlehawks +4.5 (-115) | Stallions -4.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Battlehawks at Stallions key injuries

Battlehawks

WR Ja’Marcus Bradley (undisclosed) out
RB Mataeo Durant (toe) out
WR Kevon Latulas (undisclosed) out
QB Brandon Silvers (undisclosed) out

Stallions

QB Amari Rodgers (undisclosed) out
RB Larry Rountree III (undisclosed) out
QB J’Mar Smith (undisclosed) out

Battlehawks at Stallions picks and predictions

Prediction

Stallions 29, Battlehawks 23

Moneyline

The Stallions (-200) will cost you 2 times your potential return, and that’s too much risk for not enough reward in this battle of 1st-place teams.

Birmingham welcomed back RB CJ Marable last week in Memphis after sitting in Week 5 against the skidding Houston Roughnecks due to an undisclosed injury. Marable returned with 31 rushing yards on 5 attempts while posting 4 receptions for 12 yards and a score. The rich get richer, and that’s not good for the rest of the UFL.

PASS.

Against the spread

The STALLIONS -4.5 (-105) are a strong play in this clash of the UFL titans.

Birmingham has cashed in 5 of the past 6 games, although it does come with some risk. The Stallions are just 1-1 ATS in 2 home games.

The Battlehawks +4.5 (-115) have won and covered 5 in a row since a loss at Michigan in Week 1. If this game were inside the raucous dome of St. Louis, the ‘Hawks would be the play. But in Birmingham, side with the defending USFL champs.

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Over/Under

OVER 47.5 (-105) is a solid play in this Week 7 battle.

Birmingham has a suffocating defense, but St. Louis has a strong passing game, and it should be able to move the ball on the Stallions. Birmingham was dinged for 21 points last week in Memphis, which is a good sign for St. Louis. The Showboats scored a season-high in points against the unbeaten Stallions, so imagine what the Battlehawks can do.

St. Louis also has a pretty strong D, allowing just 10 PPG in the past 2 outings. But the offense is on point, averaging 31.4 PPG in the past 5. This game has the potential to be a track meet. Enjoy.

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