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Week 7 in the UFL continues with 2 Sunday games. The 1st of them has the Michigan Panthers (4-2) on the road taking on the DC Defenders (3-3). Kickoff is at noon ET at Audi Field (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Panthers vs. Defenders odds and make our expert UFL picks and predictions.
The Panthers have won 2 straight games and 3 of their last 4 overall. They beat the Arlington Renegades last week 28-27 at home, but failed to cover the 5.5-point spread as favorites, with the Over (45) cashing in.
The Defenders snapped a 2-game losing streak last week, beating San Antonio 18-12 at home, covering the 1.5-point spread as favorites and the Under (42.5) cashing in.
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Panthers at Defenders odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:18 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Panthers +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Defenders -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Panthers +1.5 (-110) | Defenders -1.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 43 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Panthers at Defenders key injuries
Panthers
- WR John Hightower (ankle) out
Defenders
- T Jarrid Williams (pec) out
- DE Derick Roberson (chest) out
- CB Gareon Conley (groin) out
Panthers at Defenders picks and predictions
Prediction
Panthers 27, Defenders 20
Moneyline
The Panthers have scored 28 or more in 3 of their last 4 games, all wins.
The Defenders have not scored more than 18 in their last 3 games. They are 2-1 at home.
The Panthers are 1-1 on the road.
BET PANTHERS (+100).
Against the spread
Both teams are even ATS this season. The Panthers are 3-3 ATS while DC is 2-2-2 ATS.
Since we have the underdog Panthers winning outright, the better play is the even-money bet on the moneyline, while leaving the spread alone.
PASS.
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Over/Under
Three of the Panthers’ last 4 games have had totals in the 50s. Despite a 9-point game 3 weeks ago, they have averaged 26.5 points per game over their last 4.
Two of the last 4 for the Defenders have finished in the 50s.
BET OVER 43 (-115).
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