Pittsburgh Maulers vs. New Jersey Generals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Pittsburgh Maulers vs. New Jersey Generals Week 10 odds and lines, with expert USFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The final week of the USFL regular season begins Saturday with the Pittsburgh Maulers (3-6) taking on the New Jersey Generals (3-6). Kickoff from Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, is set for 1 p.m. ET (USA Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Maulers vs. Generals odds, and make our expert USFL picks and predictions.

According to the USFL website, the winner of this game will make the playoffs. If the 1st-place Philadelphia Stars (4-5) lose to the Michigan Panthers (3-6) Sunday, the winner of the Pittsburgh-New Jersey game will be crowned North Division champions and will play the winner of the Philly-Michigan game in the playoffs.

The Maulers snapped a 3-game losing streak last week with a 19-7 win over the Michigan Panthers. They covered the spread as 1.5-point underdogs and the Under (41.5) hit in the victory.

The Generals snapped a 5-game skid with a 37-33 upset win over the Philadelphia Stars. They were 2.5-point underdogs and the total blew past the 43.5-point Over line.

Pittsburgh and New Jersey met in Week 2 with the Generals picking up a 20-3 win.

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Maulers vs. Generals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:53 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Maulers +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Generals -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Maulers +3.5 (-110) | Generals -3.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 40.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Maulers vs. Generals key injuries

(From official team Twitter accounts)

Maulers

  • None

Generals

  • DL Tyshun Render (toe) out

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Maulers vs. Generals picks and predictions

Prediction

Generals 21, Maulers 17

Moneyline

The Maulers have the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the league, averaging only 16.8 points per game. They have failed to score 21 points or more 6 times, including a shutout in Week 6 and the 3-point showing against the Generals in Week 2.

The Generals averaged 17.2 points per game during their 5-game losing streak.

The Maulers have picked off 11 passes, but the Generals have only thrown 4.

The Maulers have not won consecutive games yet this season, while the Generals did in Weeks 2-3.

I lean Generals here but prefer the spread for the wager.

PASS.

Against the spread

All 3 of the Generals’ wins this season have been by at least 4 points.

Five of the Maulers’ 6 losses have been by at least 4 points.

BET GENERALS -3.5 (-110).

Over/Under

Seven of the Maulers’ 9 games this season have not reached 40 total points.

The Generals’ last 3 games have had at least 41 total points, but when these two met in Week 2, they combined for only 23 points.

Pittsburgh is 2-7 O/U on the season, while New Jersey is 3-6 O/U.

BET UNDER 40.5 (-110).

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Pittsburgh Maulers vs. New Jersey Generals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Pittsburgh Maulers vs. New Jersey Generals Week 8 odds and lines, with expert USFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Maulers (1-6) battle the New Jersey Generals (6-1) Friday at Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (USA). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Maulers vs. Generals odds with USFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Maulers are averaging just 13.1 points per game this season, while allowing 23.4 PPG. That’s a huge reason why Pittsburgh has won just once  in 7 games. In a 26-16 loss to the playoff-bound Birmingham Stallions last week, the Maulers did pick up the cover to improve to 3-4 ATS.

The Generals have won 6 games in a row since a 28-24 Week 1 setback to the Stallions. New Jersey has also covered 4 of the first 7 games while scoring 20 or more points in 5 consecutive outings.

The Generals beat the Maulers 21-13 in Week 4.

Maulers vs. Generals 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 Thursday at 8:04 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Maulers +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Generals -380 (bet $380 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Maulers +8.5 (-110) | Generals -8.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 41.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Maulers vs. Generals key injuries

Maulers

  • RB James Gilbert (undisclosed) out
  • WR Tre Walker (undisclosed) out

Generals

  • RB Kingston Davis (not injury related) out
  • QB De’Andre Johnson (ankle) out
  • WR Landon Lenoir (not injury related) out
  • WR Darrius Shepherd (hamstring) out
  • TE Mason Sikes (not injury related) out

Maulers vs. Generals picks and predictions

Prediction

Generals 24, Maulers 12

Money line

The Generals (-380) should be able to run their winning streak to 7 consecutive games, but you can’t risk nearly 4 times your potential return on New Jersey.

PASS, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

The GENERALS -8.5 (-110) are worth playing against the lowly Maulers  +8.5 (-110) despite the fact Pittsburgh covered last weekend against the high-flying Stallions. New Jersey is a good play because it has plenty of offense, scoring 20 or more points in 5 straight games. Pittsburgh just doesn’t have the horses to keep up.

Over/Under

The UNDER 41.5 (-110) is the lean in this one, as the Generals can score, but the Maulers will have difficulty moving the ball against New Jersey. The Maulers have scored a league-low 92 points while the next lowest team has managed 125 points. On the flip side, the Generals have allowed 118 points, fewest in the league. This won’t end well for Pittsburgh, and it will be a low-scoring affair.

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