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St. Louis Battlehawks vs. D.C. Defenders odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s St. Louis Battlehawks vs. D.C Defenders Week 3 odds and lines, with expert XFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The St. Louis Battlehawks (2-0) take on the D.C. Defenders (2-0) in Audi Field on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET (FX/ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Battlehawks vs. Defenders odds, and make our expert XFL picks, predictions and bets.

The comeback kids square off against each other in Week 3. Both teams have trailed in the 4th quarter in both of their games so far, but are still undefeated.

In Week 2 the Battlehawks needed a 44-yard field goal as time expired to beat the Seattle Sea Dragons 20-18. The Defenders faced the Las Vegas Vipers last week and entered the 4th quarter down 6-3 before 15 unanswered points gave them the 18-6 win.

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Battlehawks at Defenders odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 11:34 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Battlehawks +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Defenders -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Battlehawks +2.5 (-108) | Defenders -2.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 36.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Battlehawks vs. Defenders key injuries

Battlehawks

Not yet submitted

Defenders

CB Anthoula Kelly (pec) questionable
C Mike Maietti (leg) out
OL Cody Conway (knee) out
OL Ty Clary (knee) out
DL Caraun Reid (hamstring) out

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Battlehawks vs. Defenders picks and predictions

Prediction

Defenders 22, Battlehawks 16

Moneyline

The DC’s defense has been impressive so far this season. The Defenders are 2nd in the XFL with 2 INTs and are 1 of 2 teams with a pick-6.

I like the Defenders at home, but -160 is a bit much and you will be sweating it when the Battlehawks move the ball in the 4th quarter, like they have done is their 2 games this season. It’s best to PASS.

Against the spread

Battlehawks QB A.J. McCarron has been great in the 4th quarter, the crunch time for backdoor covers. The Defenders don’t have a single receiving TD and are last in receptions (20). There should be plenty of opportunities for the Battlehawks to keep the game close.

BET BATTLEHAWKS +2.5 (-108).

Over/Under

Washington’s offense is pure ground and pound. Their top receiver, Lucky Jackson, has 42 yards in 2 games combined. But 2 of the top 3 players in the XFL by rush attempts are Defenders.

BET UNDER 36.5 (-105).

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D.C. Defenders at Vegas Vipers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s D.C. Defenders at Vegas Vipers Week 2 odds and lines, with expert XFL picks, predictions and best bets.

Week 2 of the 2023 season continues Saturday as the D.C. Defenders (1-0) are on the road for the first time this season to face the Vegas Vipers (0-1). Kickoff is Saturday at 7 p.m. ET at Cashman Field (ESPN, FX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Defenders vs. Vipers odds, and make our expert XFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Defenders picked up a 22-18 Week 1 home win over the the Seattle Sea Dragons as 2.5-point underdogs. They forced 4 turnovers in the win.

The Vipers lost their opener 22-20 to the Arlington Renegades despite having a 14-3 lead in the first half. They were 3.5-point underdogs. They threw 2 pick-6es in the game.

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Defenders at Vipers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Defenders +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Vipers -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Defenders +3.5 (-115) | Vipers -3.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 34.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Defenders at Vipers key injuries

Defenders

DE Fadol Brown (hamstring) out
C Mike Maietti (leg) out

Vipers

DE Vic Beasley (concussion) questionable

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Defenders at Vipers picks and predictions

Prediction

Defenders 23, Vipers 19

Money line

After forcing 4 turnovers in the season opener, I like them to pick up an upset win. The Vipers had the Renegades score 2 defensive touchdowns against them. Vegas could also be without arguably its best player in pass-rusher Vic Beasley (concussion).

BET DEFENDERS (+145).

Against the spread

Both teams are 1-0 ATS after one week of play.

This is the bet to take if you like the Vipers to win and cover. However, believing in Gregg Williams’ defensive scheme and seeing that they took the ball away so many times in the opener, it is better to go with the moneyline for the positive odds.

PASS.

Over/Under

Both teams had their opener go Over the projected total last week.

In fact, 3 of the 4 games in the league in Week 1 had at least 40 points.

BET OVER 34.5 (-115).

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Seattle Sea Dragons at D.C. Defenders odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Seattle Sea Dragons at D.C. Defenders Week 1 odds and lines, with expert XFL picks, predictions and best bets.

Week 1 of the 2023 XFL season wraps up Sunday night with the Seattle Sea Dragons visiting the D.C. Defenders. Kickoff at Audi Field in Washington is 8 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Sea Dragons vs. Defenders odds, and make our expert XFL picks, predictions and bets.

Seattle is led by coach Jim Haslett, who has a wealth of NFL experience as a leader and coaching defenses. Offensive coordinator June Jones will craft his high-powered offense for the XFL. QB Ben DiNucci has 3 games of NFL experience with the Dallas Cowboys and QB Steven Montez played collegiately at Colorado.

The Defenders’ coach is Reggie Barlow, former Alabama State and Virginia State head coach and they former NFL coach Gregg Williams as defensive coordinator. Their QB is former Ole Miss star Jordan Ta’amu, who had 5 TDs in 5 XFL games for St. Louis in 2020.

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Sea Dragons at Defenders odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:49 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Sea Dragons -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Defenders +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
Against the spread (ATS): Sea Dragons -2.5 (-105) | Defenders +2.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 37.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Sea Dragons at Defenders picks and predictions

Prediction

Defenders 17, Sea Dragons 13

Money line

The Sea Dragons have a more experienced coach and a very good offensive scheme, but the Defenders have a solid defensive coordinator and a quarterback who thrived in the XFL in 2020. They also have the league’s No. 1 pick in RB Abram Smith and are playing at home.

It is interesting that despite all that, the Defenders are underdogs. Without any previous games to watch or trends to follow, I love this underdog bet.

BET DEFENDERS (+115).

Against the spread

With such a small spread, if you like the Defenders to cover (meaning they would lose by no more than 1), you might as well go for the positive odds on the moneyline.

D.C. has the better QB, a top RB and a defensive scheme that promises physicality. I like D.C. to win, but PASS on the spread and go for the positive odds on the moneyline.

Over/Under

It is the 1st week of a rebooted league and teams have not been together long. Defenses should be ahead of offenses and the Defenders have the better defensive leader. Expect low-scoring games across the board in Week 1 as teams define their identities.

BET UNDER 37.5 (-110).

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