The Philadelphia Stars (4-5) meet the Michigan Panthers (3-6) Sunday in a key Week 10 USFL North Division game at Ford Field in Detroit. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Stars vs. Panthers odds, and make our expert USFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Stars can wrap up the North Division title with a victory over the Panthers.
Philadelphia suffered a 24-10 setback against Michigan back in Week 2 as a 3-point favorite as the Under (46.5) connected. The game was played at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, the site of next weekend’s North Division championship playoff game.
The Stars saw a 4-0 against the spread (ATS) run end last week in Canton against the New Jersey Generals in a 37-33 loss. The Stars have dropped back-to-back games after a 3-game win streak.
The Panthers were humbled 19-7 by the Pittsburgh Maulers, who clinched a playoff spot with a victory on Saturday. Michigan has dropped 6 of the past 7 games, while also going 1-6 ATS, after opening 2-0 SU/ATS.
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Stars at Panthers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:10 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Stars -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Panthers -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Stars PK (-110) | Panthers PK (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 42.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Stars at Panthers key injuries
(From official team Twitter pages)
Stars
- TE Ryan Izzo (hamstring) out
Panthers
- DB Corrion Ballard (hamstring) doubtful
- LB Noah Dawkins (foot) questionable
- TE Cole Hikutini (quadriceps) questionable
- OL Sean Pollard (illness) questionable
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Stars at Panthers picks and predictions
Prediction
Stars 26, Panthers 22
Moneyline
PHILADELPHIA PK (-110) is worth a look straight up in Week 10, as it has been the most powerful offense in the North Division. It is the highest-scoring team with 200 points. Unfortunately, it’s the defensive troubles which have held it back, allowing 235 points, most in the USFL.
The Stars piled up 333 total yards of offense, but they allowed 365 yards to the Generals, a team out of the playoff hunt. That’s concerning. In fact, New Jersey rolled up 7.0 yards per offensive play, while cashing in for 3 red-zone TDs. And while Philly was impressive on offense, as per usual, it put the ball on the ground 3 times for a minus-3 turnover differential. That can’t happen in a key game with its playoff lives at stake.
Michigan PK (-110) just doesn’t have the offensive horses to hang with the Stars in a track meet, as the Panthers have a USFL-low 148 points. The D has allowed 195 points, which ranks 5th overall in the league.
Against the spread
There is no difference playing the moneyline or the spread at the time of publishing.
Over/Under
OVER 42.5 (-110) is a super low total with the way the Stars have moved the ball up and down the field, and with the way its defense leaks oil.
While, yes, we saw just a total of 34 points in the Week 2 meeting, a lot has changed since then. Philadelphia can score with the best of them, and it cannot stop anyone. Even the Michigan offense should be able to move the ball at will.
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