The Birmingham Stallions (8-1) face the Tampa Bay Bandits (4-5) Saturday in Week 10 to wrap up their regular season. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET at Legion Field in Birmingham. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Stallions vs. Bandits odds with USFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Stallions won the South Division and will play the 2nd-place New Orleans Breakers in next week’s semifinals on a neutral field in Canton, Ohio.
They suffered their 1st loss of the season in Week 9, falling 17-15 to the Houston Gamblers. Even with the loss, they claimed the South Division title. They beat the Bandits 16-10 in Week 4
The Bandits were eliminated from playoff contention in Week 9 following a 17-6 loss to the Breakers. Tampa Bay has only 1 win its last 4 games.
Stallions vs. Bandits 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 6:07 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Stallions -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Bandits +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
- Against the spread (ATS): Stallions -3.5 (-110) | Bandits +3.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 40.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Stallions vs. Bandits key injuries
Stallions
- DL Chauncy Haney (leg) out
Bandits
- DB Christian Campbell (thigh) doubtful
- DB Stephen Griffin (foot) questionable
- OL Jarron Jones (lower leg) out
- DB Jermaine Kelly (thigh) probable
- DB Quenton Meeks (head) out
- DB Obi Melifonwu (shoulder) out
Stallions vs. Bandits picks and predictions
Prediction
Bandits 20, Stallions 17
Money line
Expect most of Birmingham starters to sit most of Saturday’s game.
The Stallions are locked into the South’s No. 1 seed and already know they will face the Breakers in next week’s semifinals. With that already locked up last week, they stumbled and lost to then 1-7 Gamblers.
The Bandits will look to end the season on a high note and avenge their Week 4 loss to the Stallions.
While Tampa Bay’s season will conclude, its players should be motivated to play well and give NFL teams one more look at them for the upcoming season.
Take the BANDITS (+140).
Against the spread
The last 2 games for the Stallions have been a 2-point loss and a 1-point win. They are 6-3 ATS this season, while the Bandits are 3-6 ATS.
Again, Saturday’s contest is more about the Stallions just trying to stay healthy for the playoffs.
The money line is the better bet here because of the value, but I also like BANDITS +3.5 (-110).
Over/Under
Their matchup in Week 4 had only 26 points.
The Stallions’ last 2 games had 19 and 32 points.
The last 3 games for the Bandits have had totals of 33, 16 and 23 points.
Take UNDER 40.5 (-108).
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