New Jersey Generals vs. Philadelphia Stars odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s New Jersey Generals vs. Philadelphia Stars Week 5 odds and lines, with expert USFL picks, predictions and best bets.

Week 5 of the USFL season continues on Sunday with the New Jersey Generals (2-2) taking on the Philadelphia Stars (1-3). Kickoff at Ford Field in Detroit is at  noon ET (NBC). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Generals vs. Stars odds, and make our expert USFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Generals, after winning 2 games in a row, lost 20-17 to the New Orleans Breakers last week, failing to cover the 2.5-point spread as underdogs. The Under cashed with projected total of 44.5 points.

The Stars, who opened the season with a 27-23 win, have dropped their last 3 games. Last week, they were blown out 41-16 by the Houston Gamblers despite entering the game as 2.5-point favorites.

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Generals vs. Stars odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:05 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Generals -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Stars +200 (bet $100 to win $200)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Generals -6.5 (-110) | Stars +6.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Generals vs. Stars key injuries

Generals

  • DB Mike Bell (shoulder) questionable

Stars

  • DE Ali Fayad (knee) out
  • OL Tristen Taylor (knee) out

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Generals vs. Stars picks and predictions

Prediction

Generals 24, Stars 17

Moneyline

After scoring 27 points in their opener, the Stars have not scored more than 16 points. They have allowed 21 or more points in every game.

The 20-point mark has been the difference for the Generals. They have won the 2 games they reached 20 points.

But with the Generals favored by so much on the moneyline, -250 is not worth any action.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Generals’ 2 wins this season have been by 15 points while the Stars’ 3 losses have all been by at least 14 points.

BET GENERALS -6.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The Stars have had 2 games get into the 50s for the total. The Generals have not had a game reach the projected total for this game.

BET UNDER 46.5 (-110).

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New Jersey Generals vs. Philadelphia Stars odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s New Jersey Generals vs. Philadelphia Stars Week 3 odds and lines, with expert USFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The New Jersey Generals (1-1) face the Philadelphia Stars (1-1) Sunday at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Generals vs. Stars odds with USFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Generals beat the Michigan Panthers 10-6 in Week 2, following a 28-24 loss to the Birmingham Stallions in their opener.

The Generals are led by QB De’Andre Johnson, who is averaging a team-best 62.5 yards per game on the ground. He’s completed 8 of 14 pass attempts for 107 yards with no touchdowns, while QB Luis Perez is 26 of 37 for 240 yards and 2 TDs.

Philadelphia also struggled out of the gate, losing its opener to the New Orleans Breakers 23-17. But the Stars rebounds with a 30-23 victory against the Pittsburgh Maulers.

The Stars are led by QB Bryan Scott, who owns a league-best 237.0 passing yards per game. He’s thrown 4 touchdowns and 2 interceptions so far.

Generals vs. Stars 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 at 3:26 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Generals +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Stars -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Generals +2.5 (-110) | Stars -2.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 42 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Generals vs. Stars key injuries

Generals

  • S Mike Bell Jr. (chest) out
  • LB Shalom Luani (leg) out
  • WR J’Mon Moore (hamstring) out
  • WR Randy Satterfield (hamstring) probable
  • DE Devon Sizer (chest) questionable
  • DB Christian Tutt (ankle) questionable
  • DL Destiny Vaeao (thigh) out

Stars

  • WR Brennan Eagles (ankle) out
  • CB Bradley Sylve (Achilles) out

Generals vs. Stars picks and predictions

Prediction

Stars 24, Generals 17

Money line

PASS.

Through the first two weeks, there hasn’t been a single USFL game decided by 3 points or less. I’ll prefer the Stars -2.5 spread over their -130 money line here.

Against the spread

BET STARS -2.5 (-110).

This line opened at -1.5, which leads me to indicate there could be some sharp money hitting it and/or some reverse-line movement.

Either way, it’s the better side, and Scott is why. He’s been the most efficient quarterback in the USFL this season.

The Generals will struggle to keep up with Stars QB Scott, who should be able to feast Sunday. New Jersey’s defense ranks third in opponents’ yards per game — thanks in part to facing a horrible Michigan offense in Week 2.

Also, the Generals don’t have much of an offensive identity. They aren’t great at throwing the ball or running it, and their two-quarterback system hasn’t brought much success.

I’ll bank on the STARS -2.5 (-110), who seem to be among the better teams in the league.

Over/Under

LEAN to the UNDER 42 (-110).

This has shot up from 40.5, and it’s confusing as the Generals put up just 10 points last week, struggling to move the ball against a below-average Panthers squad.

I like Scott’s potential, and the Philadelphia defensive line isn’t among the league’s best. Given both teams are 1-1 O/U, this is more of a play against the drastic line movement.

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