The Los Angeles Wildcats (1-2) will travel to MetLife Stadium to take on the New York Guardians (1-2) Saturday of Week 4 in the XFL. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. ET. (on FS1). Below, we break down the Guardians-Defenders Week 4 matchup, with XFL betting picks and tips.
Wildcats at Guardians: Week 4 preview, betting trends and notes
- The Wildcats had an offensive explosion in Week 3, scoring 39 points in a home win over the DC Defenders. It was the most points scored this season in the XFL.
- Wildcats QB Josh Johnson had a monster performance in Week 3, throwing for 278 yards and three touchdowns. He finished the game with a passer rating of 148.
- For the third straight week, the Guardians struggled on offense as they had three different quarterbacks attempt at least five passes in a 29-9 loss to the St. Louis Battlehawks.
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Wildcats at Guardians: Key injuries
Wildcats
- RB Martez Carter (hip) doubtful
- WR Nelson Spruce (knee) out
- DB Mike Stevens (thigh) questionable
- TE Brandon Barnes (knee) probable
- DE Latarius Brady (knee) questionable
- QB Josh Johnson (thigh) questionable
- QB Chad Kanoff (shoulder) questionable
- DB Harlan Miller (thigh) questionable
- RB Larry Rose (foot) probable
- DB Jaylen Dunlap (ankle) probable
- WR Tre McBride (thigh) probable
Guardians
- QB Matt McGloin (thorax) out
- OL Avery Young (shoulder) probable
- LB Garret Dooley (ankle) probable
- LB Jawuan Johnson (head) probable
- OL John Kling (shoulder) probable
- RB Darius Victor (ankle) probable
Wildcats at Guardians: Odds, betting lines and prediction
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated 12 p.m. ET.
Prediction
Wildcats 26, Guardians 16
Moneyline (?)
Both of these teams are looking to win their second game of the season and get back to .500. The Wildcats (-333) are big moneyline favorites despite being on the road. This actually says more about the Guardians (+260), who have been pathetic on offense all season long. PASS on a moneyline bet and look to the spread for proper value on the Wildcats.
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Against the Spread (?)
The WILDCATS (-7, -125) open this game as more than a touchdown favorite over the Guardians (+7, +105). After a dominant Week 3 game against the DC Defenders, the Wildcats offense looks like it’s back on track after two subpar games to start the season. Meanwhile, the Guardians have scored just nine total points over their last two games as they have struggled to find any consistancy at quarterback. Trust the Wildcats offense to continue to put up points and to cover the 7-point spread Saturday.
Over/Under (?)
The total for this Week 4 XFL matchup is set at 39 points, which feels about right given how bad the Guardians offense has been this season. For the Over to hit in this game, the Wildcats will need to do most of the heavy lifting, but they have proven that’s not a problem as long as Johnson is healthy. Don’t expect this to be a high-scoring contest, but for the OVER 39 (-115) to hit in MetLife Stadium.
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