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New Orleans Breakers vs. Houston Gamblers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s New Orleans Breakers vs. Houston Gamblers Week 10 odds and lines, with expert USFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The final regular-season game of the 2022 USFL season has the playoff-bound New Orleans Breakers (6-3) facing the last-place Houston Gamblers (2-7) Sunday. Kickoff is 8:30 p.m. ET (Fs1) at Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Breakers vs. Gamblers odds with USFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Breakers clinched a playoff spot last week with their 17-6 win over the Tampa Bay Bandits. They are 3-2 in divisional games this season and beat the Gamblers 23-16 in Week 4.

The Gamblers opened the season with a win and then dropped 7 games in a row before a 17-15 win over the Birmingham last week, giving the Stallions their first loss of the year.

Breakers vs. Gamblers odds and lines

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Money line: Breakers -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Gamblers +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
Against the spread (ATS): Breakers -3 (-108) | Gamblers +3 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 40.5 (O: -120 | U: -105)

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Breakers vs. Gamblers key injuries

Breakers

QB Kyle Sloter (knee) out
WR Shawn Poindexter (ankle, hamstring) questionable
DB Keith Washington (shoulder) questionable
QB Zach Smith (shoulder) probable
LS Turner Bernard (calf) probable
OL Marquis Lucas (shoulder, knee) probable
DB Nevelle Clarke (hamstring, groin) probable
WR Marquis McClain (hamstring) probable
DB Ike Brown (hamstring, knee) probable
DB Manny Patterson (quad) probable
DB Jarey Elder (hamstring) probable
K Taylor Bertolet (calf) probable

Gamblers

DB Jerry Cantave (Personal) doubtful

Breakers vs. Gamblers picks and predictions

Prediction

Gamblers 21, Breakers 19

Money line

The Breakers will be without Sloter, their starting quarterback who led the league in passing for most of the season.

The Gamblers, after handing the Stallions their first loss of the season last week, have allowed a combined 28 points in their last 2 games.

The Breakers have only scored 23 combined points in the last 2 weeks.

Without Sloter and with a playoff game next week, expect many starters to come out at some point in the game.

I’m eyeing an upset. Take the GAMBLERS (+125).

Against the spread

While the Gamblers do have 7 losses, 3 have been by only 1 point.

The Breakers’ 6 wins were all by 4 points or more, but Sloter started every game for them until this week.

New Orleans is 6-3 ATS, matching their win-loss record, while the Gamblers are 4-5 ATS.

Expecting the upset, the money line is the better bet, but take the GAMBLERS +3 (-112).

Over/Under

The first game between the 2 teams finished with 39 points.

The Breakers had 6 games with totals of 40 or fewer points, including their last 2.

The Gamblers had 4 games with 40 or fewer points, including their last 2 games.

Take UNDER 40.5 (-105).

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Houston Gamblers vs. Birmingham Stallions odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Houston Gamblers vs. Birmingham Stallions Week 9 odds and lines, with expert USFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The struggling Houston Gamblers (1-7) take on the undefeated Birmingham Stallions (8-0) in Week 9 of the USFL season. Their game kicks off Saturday at 6 p.m. ET at Protective Stadium. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Gamblers vs. Stallions odds with USFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Gamblers won their season opener but have dropped their last 7 games in a row. Last week, they mustered only a field goal in a 13-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Bandits.

The Stallions are the only undefeated team in the league. They squeaked out a 10-9 win over the New Orleans Breakers last week.

Gamblers vs. Stallions odds and lines

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Money line: Gamblers +470 (bet $100 to win $470) | Stallions -700 (bet $700 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Gamblers +12.5 (-110) | Stallions -12.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Gamblers vs. Stallions key injuries

Gamblers

QB Clayton Thorson (elbow) out
RB Mark Thompson (shoulder) probable
RB Dalyn Dawkins (leg) out
LB Ahmad Goodman (leg) probable

Stallions

DL Chauncy Haney (leg) out
QB Alex McGough (ankle) out
OL Darius Harper (knee) probable
LB Scooby Wright (pec, knee) probable
OL O’Shea Dugas (shoulder) probable

Gamblers vs. Stallions picks and predictions

Prediction

Stallions 20, Gamblers 9

Money line

PASS on the money line. You have the league’s best and hottest team, which has not lost all season and is the only team with a real home-field advantage, going against a team that has lost 7 in a row and scored only 3 points in its last game.

You won’t make any money betting the Stallions, and betting the Gamblers is not a smart bet.

Against the spread

The Stallions have only won 2 games this season by double-digits.

The Gamblers have not lost any game this season by more than 11 points. They have lost 3 games by only 1 point.

This spread is just too much. Take the GAMBLERS +12.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The Stallions mustered only 10 points last week, and the Gamblers only scored 3.

However, the Stallions have had 4 games with totals over 42 and one at 42.

The Gamblers have twice been held to fewer than 10 points.

Take UNDER 42.5 (-108).

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Houston Gamblers vs. Tampa Bay Bandits odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Houston Gamblers vs. Tampa Bay Bandits Week 8 odds and lines, with expert USFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The final game of Week 8 of the USFL season is between the Houston Gamblers (1-6) and the Tampa Bay Bandits (3-4) Sunday. Kickoff is 4 p.m. ET at Legion Field in Birmingham. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Gamblers vs. Bandits odds with USFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Gamblers have lost 6 straight games since their season-opening win. Their most recent defeat was 35-24 to the Philadelphia Stars.

The Bandits have lost 2 games in a row. They fell 20-13 to the streaking New Jersey Generals last week.

Gamblers vs. Bandits odds and lines

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Money line: Gamblers +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | Bandits -220 (bet $220 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Gamblers +5 (-110) | Bandits -5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

Gamblers vs. Bandits key injuries

Gamblers

DB Jerry Cantave (illness) questionable
RB Mark Thompson (shoulder) questionable
QB Clayton Thorson (elbow) out

Bandits

OL Matt Burrell (head) out
DB Christian Campbell (thigh) questionable
DB Jermaine Kelly (thigh) questionable
OL Fred Lauina (knee) questionable
DB Obi Melifonwu (shoulder) doubtful
DL Austrian Robinson (foot) questionable
LB Christian Sam (back) questionable

Gamblers vs. Bandits picks and predictions

Prediction

Bandits 27, Gamblers 24

Money line

The Gamblers have not won since Week 1 and have lost once already to the Bandits. Tampa Bay won the first matchup 27-26 in Week 3.

All 3 of the Bandits’ wins this season have been against teams with losing records, but at -220, it isn’t worth the action as a single bet.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Gamblers lost only by 1 point to the Bandits and 3 of their 6 losses have been by only 1 point. Another loss was by 5 points.

Two of the Bandits’ 3 wins have been by at least 7 points, but the Gamblers seem to be the experts of losing close games.

Take the GAMBLERS +5 (-110).

Over/Under

Only 3 of the Bandits’ games this season have had more than 44 points, but one was against the Gamblers.

Four of the Gamblers’ games have had more than 44 points. They have scored 24 or more in 4 games this season.

Take OVER 44.5 (-115).

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Pittsburgh Maulers vs. Houston Gamblers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Pittsburgh Maulers vs. Houston Gamblers Week 5 odds and lines, with expert USFL picks, predictions and best bets.

Week 5 of the USFL season continues with the winless Pittsburgh Maulers (0-4) taking on the Houston Gamblers (1-3). Kickoff is Sunday at 4 p.m. ET (Fox) at Protective Stadium in Birmingham where all games for the season will be played. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Maulers vs. Gamblers odds with USFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Maulers are the league’s only winless team and have scored just 39 points all season. They lost last week 21-13 to the New Jersey Generals.

The Gamblers have not won since their season-opening 17-12 win over the Michigan Panthers. They lost last week 23-16 to the New Orleans Breakers.

Maulers vs. Gamblers odds and lines

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Money line: Maulers +190 (bet $100 to win $190) |Gamblers -240 (bet $240 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Maulers +5.5 (-110) | Gamblers -5.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 33.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

Maulers vs. Gamblers key injuries

Maulers

DB Jaylon McClain-Sapp (hamstring) out
OL Jon Dietzen (ankle) out

Gamblers

OL Tyler Higby (arm) probable

Maulers vs. Gamblers picks and predictions

Prediction

Gamblers 17, Maulers 10

Money line

PASS on the money line. Both teams are struggling, but we have actually seen the Gamblers win a game this season.

The Maulers have the league’s worst offense and only 1 team in theNorth Divison has allowed more than the 92 points they have.

However, the price to bet the Gamblers makes it not worth a wager. PASS.

Against the spread

The Maulers have not lost by fewer than 8 points this season.

The Gamblers have won once.

The Maulers average less than 10 points per game, while the Gamblers have averaged 21.8 points per game.

Take the GAMBLERS -5.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The projected total is quite low, but that is understandable with how few points the Maulers have scored this season.

Two of their games have had at least 34 points.

Three of the Gamblers’ 4 games have had at least 34 points, but in this game, I don’t expect either team to score much.

Take UNDER 33.5 (-107).

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Houston Gamblers vs. New Orleans Breakers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Houston Gamblers vs. New Orleans Breakers Week 4 odds and lines, with expert USFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Houston Gamblers (1-2) hope to snap a 2-game losing streak Sunday as they face the New Orleans Breakers (2-1). Kickoff for the USFL Week 4 matchup is Sunday 3 p.m. ET at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, where all the league’s games are being played this season. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Gamblers vs. Breakers odds with USFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Gamblers, after a season-opening 17-12 win, have dropped their last 2 games. They lost 33-28 to the undefeated Birmingham Stallions and then suffered a 27-26 loss to the Tampa Bay Bandits.

The Breakers suffered their first loss of the season last week, a 22-13 defeat to the Stallions. New Orleans had the league’s season-best scoring output 2 games ago with a 34-3 over Tampa Bay.

Gamblers vs. Breakers odds and lines

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Money line: Ganblers +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Breakers -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Gamblers +4.5 (-110) | Breakers -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 38.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

Gamblers vs. Breakers key injuries

Gamblers

QB Kenji Bahar (hand) questionable

Breakers

TE EJ Bibbs (back) probable

Gamblers vs. Breakers picks and predictions

Prediction

Breakers 30, Gamblers 24

Money line

PASS. The Breakers struggled to move the ball against Birmingham, but have been good offensively with QB Kyle Sloter leading the way. Sloter leads the league in passing yards, the only player averaging more than 200 passing yards per game (219.0).

The Gamblers have actually scored 1 more point than the Breakers this season, but allowed 33 and 27 points in the last two weeks. New Orleans will be able to move the ball against them.

The price to bet the Breakers is just too high to be worth it, though. PASS.

Against the spread

The Breakers’ 2 wins have been by at least 6 points while the Gamblers’ 2 losses have been by a combined 6 points.

The question will be whether the Gamblers can keep up with the Breakers’ offense.

Even in the game the Gamblers won and only allowed 12 points, they gave up 2 long drives in the first quarter that had possessions end in the red zone.

Take the BREAKERS -4.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The projected total is low, but only 1 of the Breakers’ games has gone over that total.

The Gamblers also have only 1 game to go over Sunday’s projected total.

These are the 2 teams averaging the most points in the league entering Week 4 and I anticipate some points in this game.

Take OVER 38 (-107).

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Tampa Bay Bandits vs. Houston Gamblers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Tampa Bay Bandits vs. Houston Gamblers Week 3 odds and lines, with expert USFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Tampa Bay Bandits (1-1) square off against the Houston Gamblers (1-1) Saturday at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET )FOX). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Bandits vs. Gamblers odds with USFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Bandits earned a win and cover in the opener against the Pittsburgh Maulers, but were smacked back to Earth last week in a 34-3 beatdown by Gulf Coast rival New Orleans Breakers.

The Gamblers scratched out an ugly 17-12 victory over the Michigan Panthers in Week 1 before suffering a 33-28 setback against the Birmingham Stallions last weekend in an entertaining affair.

Bandits vs. Gamblers odds and lines

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Money line: Bandits -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Gamblers +122 (bet $100 to win $122)
Against the spread (ATS): Bandits -3 (-110) | Gamblers +3 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 38.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

Bandits vs. Gamblers key injuries

Bandits

None

Gamblers

QB Kenji Bahar (hand) out
LB Drew Lewis (arm) out
CB Jamar Summers (leg) out

Bandits vs. Gamblers picks and predictions

Prediction

Gamblers 23, Bandits 19

Money line

BET 0.3 UNITS ON THE GAMBLERS (+122).

They have been much more prolific on offense so far than the Bandits. That’s why Houston is the lean here. Tampa looked atrocious last week against New Orleans, getting outgained 374 to 194 in total yards with a minus-3 turnover ratio and just 3.1 yards per play to 5.2 per play for the opposition.

Against the spread

BACK THE GAMBLERS +3 (-110) TO WIN 0.7 UNITS. However, you can divvy up a full unit between this play and the money line wager however you desire.

Over/Under

By USFL standards so far, this game will be a shootout so lean to the OVER 38.5 (-112).

Tampa Bay allowed 374 total yards and 34 points last week, while the Houston defense was trampled for 33 points and 391 total yards. Both offenses should be able to generate plenty Saturday.

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Birmingham Stallions vs. Houston Gamblers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Birmingham Stallions vs. Houston Gamblers Week 2 odds and lines, with expert USFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Birmingham Stallions (1-0) face the Houston Gamblers (1-0) Saturday for a Week 2 USFL matchup. Kickoff is 7 p.m. ET at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Stallions vs. Gamblers odds with USFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Stallions won the league’s first game of the season, picking up a 28-24 victory over the New Jersey Generals. The Stallions were underdogs in the game but, after allowing a go-ahead field goal with under two minutes left, quarterback J’Mar Smith led a 50-yard drive that ended with him rushing for the game-winning touchdown from 2 yards out with 29 seconds left in the game.

The Gamblers scored 17 first-half points against the Michigan Panthers, including a defensive touchdown, and held on for a 17-12 victory in their season-opening affair.

Stallions vs. cdGamblers odds and lines

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Money line: Stallions -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Gamblers +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
Against the spread (ATS): Stallions -3 (-110) | Gamblers +3 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 41 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Stallions vs. Gamblers key injuries

Stallions

RB Jordan Chunn (hamstring) out
OL O’Shea Dugas (back) probable
QB Alex McGough (ankle) out
DB Josh Shaw (quad) questionable

Gamblers

OL Avery Gennesy (knee) probable
RB Mark Thompson (thigh) probable
DB Ryan White (ankle) questionable

Stallions vs. Gamblers picks and predictions

Prediction

Stallions 20, Gamblers 13

Money line

The Stallions are the only team to have a true home-field advantage, as all games are played in Birmingham. They also scored the most points of the week in their season opener.

The Gamblers relied on their defense making plays but allowed two very long drives to the Panthers in the first quarter before getting a takeaway and a red-zone stop.

Considering the offense the Stallions put up and the yards the Gamblers allowed early last week, take STALLIONS (-155).

Against the spread

The Stallions won their opener as the underdog, as only one favorite won in Week 1. Including Friday’s Week 2 game, the underdog has won in four of five games this season.

That said, I’m looking at the Stallions to pick up the win. The Gamblers only scored 6 points after the first quarter in their season opener.

Take STALLIONS -3 (-110).

Over/Under

The Stallions’ opener is the only game to go Over the projected total this season. Points have decreased in each game since, and Week 2’s opening game finished with a total of only 16 points.

Besides the Stallions’ 28-24 win last week, the highest total leading into their Saturday game is 40.

Take UNDER 41 (-110).

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Houston Gamblers vs. Michigan Panthers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Houston Gamblers vs. Michigan Panthers Week 1 odds and lines, with expert USFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The inaugural weekend of the USFL continues Sunday with three games. The first has the Houston Gamblers taking on the Michigan Panthers. Kickoff is set for noon ET (NBC) at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Gamblers vs. Panthers odds with USFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Gamblers have former NFL fifth-round pick Clayton Thorson at QB and are coached by Kevin Sumlin, who comes from the college ranks, most recently in a highly unsuccessful stint at Arizona. The Gamblers are tied with the second-longest odds in the league to win the title.

The Panthers have some NFL names. They are coached by Jeff Fisher and have former NFL first-round pick Paxton Lynch and former Michigan Wolverines standout Shea Patterson at quarterback.

All of the USFL’s regular-season games will be played in Birmingham, with most of them at Protective Stadium and about eight to 11 games at Legion Field. No team other than the Birmingham Stallions will have a real home-field advantage.

Gamblers vs. Panthers odds and lines

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Money line: Gamblers +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Panthers -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Gamblers +2.5 (-105) | Panthers -2.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 42.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

Gamblers vs. Panthers key injuries

Gamblers

RB Dalyn Dawkins (hamstring) questionable
DB Jamar Summers (calf) probable

Panthers

WR Ray Bolden (Achilles) questionable
RB Reggie Corbin (hamstring) questionable
TE Joey Magnifico (hamstring) probable

Gamblers vs. Panthers picks and predictions

Prediction

Gamblers 27, Panthers 24

Money line

Bet the GAMBLERS (+125).

Looking at the head coaches, one would think that Fisher has the advantage with plenty of NFL experience. But Sumlin has had success with the more modern college offenses, at least prior to his stint in Tucson.

Thorson is a threat to throw and run and he has some speedy playmakers like WR JoJo Ward to get free down the field.

Lynch can move a little bit, but Patterson is a traditional pocket passer, so if Thorson is making plays with his legs, I like Houston to pick up an upset win.

Against the spread

The Panthers are given a basic 2.5-points “home-team” advantage. They are, presumably for having Fisher as coach, one of the favorites to win the USFL title.

But the Gamblers likely will have a more modern offense.

In the league’s season opener Saturday, the “home” team won but that was the Birmingham Stallions, who actually are playing in front of local fans.

For everyone else, there is no home-field advantage. Expecting the Gamblers to pick up the upset, the money line is the better value, but if you want a little room to play, take GAMBLERS +2.5 (-105).

Over/Under

Saturday’s season opening game – Birmingham 28, New Jersey Generals 24 – cashed Over tickets as the two combined for 52 points when the O/U line was 42.5.

If the league is going to catch on to casual fans, the games need to have points.

So far, we only have one league game to go on. The hope is this will be a high-scoring league. The O/U for Houston-Michigan is nice and low, so I like OVER 42.5 (-115).

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