New Orleans Breakers vs. Birmingham Stallions odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Memphis Showboats vs. Birmingham Stallions odds and lines, with expert USFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The New Orleans Breakers (2-0) and the Birmingham Stallions (2-0) meet Saturday for a Week 3 USFL game at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET (USA Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Breakers vs. Stallions odds, and make our expert USFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Breakers opened the season with a 22-15 win in Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Maulers as 4-point favorites and narrowly covered in a 38-31 win over the Houston Gamblers as 6.5-point favorites in Week 2. The Breakers are 2nd in the USFL with 30.0 points per game (PPG), behind the Stallions, with 34.5 PPG. The Over/Under has split in 2 games for New Orleans.

The Stallions won 27-10 against the New Jersey Generals in their opener and topped the Memphis Showboats 42-2 as 7-point favorites in Week 2, improving to 2-0 straight up and against the spread (ATS). The Under cashed in each outing for the Stallions.

The Stallions lead the all-time series 7-1, including a 31-17 win in the USFL semifinals playoff game last season. QB Kyle Sloter threw for 328 yards in that victory, the most passing yards in the series. He is now on the Stallions roster.

Birmingham also won 22-13 on May 1 and 18-9 on June 4 in regular-season action last season.

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Breakers vs. Stallions odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:23 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Breakers +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Stallions -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Breakers +6 (-110) | Stallions -6 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 48.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Breakers vs. Stallions key injuries

Breakers

  • WR Jay Adams (hip) probable
  • DT Connor Christian (oblique) probable
  • S Jarey Elder (shoulder) probable
  • OG Marquis Lucas (leg) probable
  • WR Lee Morris (ankle) probable
  • DT Keonte Schad (back) questionable

Stallions

  • DE Joe Jackson (ankle) out
  • OT Matt Kaskey (hand) probable
  • DB JoJo Tillery (foot) out
  • LB Scooby Wright (calf) questionable

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Breakers vs. Stallions picks and predictions

Prediction

Stallions 25, Breakers 22

Moneyline

The Stallions (-250) will cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return, and there is just no value playing such a heavy favorite straight up.

Birmingham is again expected to start QB Alex McGough, with QB Kyle Sloter, a former Breaker, perhaps making his debut as the backup.

While Birmingham has won 7 of the 8 all-time meetings, including all 3 meetings last season, PASS, and look to the spread in what should be a close game.

Against the spread

Back the BREAKERS +6 (-110) to cover the number, although I’d obviously be a lot more comfortable if it were a flat 7 or 7 and a hook.

The Stallions have been stout on defense, allowing just 12 total points through 2 games, and the Breakers have been a little more giving. That will be the difference in this game.

Over/Under

UNDER 48.5 (-110) is the best play on the board in Week 3.

This total is way too high with how Birmingham’s defense has been playing. This team has allowed just 6.0 PPG, although New Orleans should be able to do much better than that. The Breakers posted 38 points last week against a bad Houston team, although they also allowed 31 points which is slightly concerning with an Under play. Still, going low is the way to go.

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New Orleans Breakers vs. Birmingham Stallions USFL semifinal odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s New Orleans Breakers vs. Birmingham Stallions semifinal odds and lines, with expert USFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The South Division champion Birmingham Stallions (9-1) face the New Orleans Breakers (6-4) Saturday in the second USFL semifinal of the day. Kickoff from Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, is set for 8 p.m. ET (NBC). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Breakers vs. Stallions odds with USFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Breakers finished the season 6-4 and allowed the fewest points (164) in the league. However, of the 4 playoff teams, they scored the fewest (196).

The Stallions finished 9-1, winning their first 8 before losing in Week 9 after they had clinched 1st place in the South. They scored the second-most points (234) in the league and allowed the 2nd-fewest (169).

The New Jersey Generals (9-1) and Philadelphia Stars (6-4) meet in the North Division semifinal earlier Saturday on this same field at 3 p.m. ET (FOX). The 2 semifinal winners will play the championship game Sunday, July 3 at 7:30 p.m. ET (FOX), also in Canton.

Also see: Stars vs. Generals odds, picks and predictions

Breakers vs. Stallions 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 3:38 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Breakers +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Stallions -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Breakers +5 (-110) | Stallions -5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Breakers vs. Stallions key injuries

Breakers

  • QB Kyle Sloter (knee) questionable
  • WR Shawn Poindexter (ankle, hamstring) questionable

Stallions

  • OL Darius Harper (knee) questionable
  • QB Alex McGough (ankle) questionable
  • WR Jeff Thomas (hamstring) questionable

Breakers vs. Stallions picks and predictions

Prediction

Stallions 21, Breakers 17

Money line

The Stallions beat the Breakers in both matchups in the regular season, 22-13 in Week 3 and 10-9 in Week 9.

The Breakers lost 2 of their final 3 games.

From start to finish this season, the Stallions have been the best team in the league. They were the only team to beat the North champion Generals (9-1).

However, this is a PASS because the -210 price is too expensive.

Against the spread

Two of the Breakers’ 4 losses were by more than 5 points. They lost their 1st game against the Stallions by 9 points.

Five of the Stallions’ 9 victories were by more than 5 points. Their final 3 games were decided by 1, 2 and 3 points.

Look for a lower-scoring, tight game to determine the winner here.

Take the BREAKERS +5 (-110).

Over/Under

Six of the Stallions’ games and each of their last 4 had fewer than 45 total points.

The 2 games between the Stallions and Breakers had totals of 35 and 19.

Nine of the Breakers’ 10 games had totals of fewer than 45 points this season.

Take UNDER 44.5 (-112).

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New Orleans Breakers vs. Birmingham Stallions odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s New Orleans Breakers vs. Birmingham Stallions Week 8 odds and lines, with expert USFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The New Orleans Breakers (5-2) battle the Birmingham Stallions (7-0) Saturday at Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Breakers vs. Stallions odds with USFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Breakers are looking to clinch a playoff spot, but it will be a tall order trying to hand the Stallions their first loss of the season. New Orleans also needs Tampa Bay to fall to Houston Sunday.

The Stallions are already one of two teams to clinch a playoff spot. Birmingham is averaging 26.9 PPG while riding an impressive rushing attack with 145.4 yards per game.

The Stallions topped the Breakers 22-13 back in Week 3 at Protective Stadium in Birmingham.

Breakers vs. Stallions 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 6:45 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Breakers +133 (bet $100 to win $133) | Stallions -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Breakers +3 (-110) | Stallions -3 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Breakers vs. Stallions key injuries

Breakers

  • TE E.J. Bibbs (head) probable
  • WR Johnnie Dixon (illness) probable
  • RB Ezra Gray (illness) probable
  • WR Marquis McClain (hamstring) probable
  • QB Shea Patterson (not injury related) out
  • WR Shawn Poindexter (ankle) questionable
  • RB Larry Rose (not injury related) out

Stallions

  • TE Cary Angeline (not injury related) out
  • WR Victor Bolden (hamstring) out
  • QB Montell Cozart (not injury related) out
  • WR Jeffrey Thomas (not injury related) out
  • WR Marlon Williams (knee) probable

Breakers vs. Stallions picks and predictions

Prediction

Breakers 26, Stallions 23

Money line

The BREAKERS (+133) are looking to clinch a spot in the postseason, while the Stallions (-165) are already in and might not be quite as hungry. In addition, the loss of WR Victor Bolden is a big one for this offense. Although, it’s nice that the team can afford to let him slowly recover and get ready for the playoffs.

Against the spread

The BREAKERS +3 (-110) are worth playing with the points if you don’t trust them straight up, although obviously playing NOLA on the money line is a much better value.

Over/Under

The OVER 44.5 (-108) is the play here as both of these teams have explosive playmakers on offense. While Bolden’s absence hurts, RBs C.J. Marable and Bo Scarbrough are studs. Former Louisiana Tech standout QB J’Mar Smith has been very capable, too.

For the Breakers, QB Kyle Sloter leads the league with 1,499 passing yards and 214.1 yards per game. WRs Jonathan Adams and Johnnie Dixon have been the beneficiaries of Sloter’s strong play, and NOLA can score rather quickly via the air.

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