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

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

The Philadelphia Stars (4-4) meet the New Jersey Generals (2-6) Sunday in a Week 9 USFL game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Stars vs. Generals odds, and make our expert USFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Stars suffered a 27-24 setback in Birmingham last week against the Stallions, halting a 3-game straight up (SU) win streak. However, the Stars have posted an impressive 4-0 against the spread (ATS) run, the 2nd-best active streak in the USFL after the Memphis Showboats saw a 6-0 ATS run end Saturday.

The Generals started off at 2-1 SU/ATS this season, but New Jersey is in freefall since Week 4, going 0-5 SU/ATS. The defense was a strength early on, but the Gens have allowed 24 or more points in 3 of the last 5 games.

These teams met in Detroit in Week 5, and the Stars picked up a 24-21 victory, winning outright as a 6.5-point underdog to kick off their current 4-0 ATS run. The Over (43.5) narrowly came through in that game, too, kicking off a 4-1 streak.

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Stars 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 1:25 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Stars -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Generals +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
  • Against the spread: Stars -2.5 (-105) | Generals +2.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Stars vs. Generals key injuries

(From official team Twitter pages)

Stars

  • LB BJ Bello (groin) out
  • OL Tristen Taylor (ankle) out

Generals

  • DL Tyshun Render (toe) out

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Stars vs. Generals picks and predictions

Prediction

Stars 27, Generals 19

Moneyline

PHILADELPHIA (-135) is an amazing value at this price point, especially if you don’t want to fiddle around with the points.

The Stars are the best of the lot in the North Division, and Philly disposed of New Jersey (+115) in the first meeting in Detroit by a 24-21 score. That loss really seemed to kick the Gens into a tailspin. New Jersey has lost 5 straight overall, including 2 of 3 games by 6 or more points since Philadelphia took the wind out of its sails.

Against the spread

PHILADELPHIA -2.5 (-105) is a strong value in this rematch. It won by 3 points in the 1st meeting, and Philly has won 2 of the last 3 games by 6 or more points, covering 4 straight outings. The Stars have the longest current cover streak in the USFL, and it isn’t ending in Canton on Sunday night.

Over/Under

OVER 43.5 (-110) is the lean, but go lightly. This is a big number with the Generals struggling on offense lately.

The Generals have managed just 16.0 PPG in the last 3 outings, which should give Over bettors pause. However, Jersey has also allowed 24 or more points in 3 of the last 5 outings, including 25.0 PPG in the last 2 contests.

The Stars defense has coughed up 29.0 PPG in the last 2 games, so we should see some decent fireworks in the USFL Week 9 finale.

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

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

The USFL playoffs begin with the 2 semifinal games Saturday. The 1st matchup features the top 2 North Division teams: the New Jersey Generals (9-1) and the Philadelphia Stars (6-4). Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET (FOX) from Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Stars vs. Generals playoff odds with USFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Stars basically clinched a playoff spot behind a 4-game win streak between Weeks 6 to 9. They were under .500 after 5 weeks at 2-3, which included a 24-16 loss to the Generals in Week 3.

The Generals actually swept the 2-game regular-season series vs. the Stars, also prevailing 26-23 in Week 10. But with both teams already locked into their playoff spots, there wasn’t much to play for.

New Jersey enters the postseason on a 9-game win streak. Yep, the Generals lost their season opener and then won 9 in a row.

The Birmingham Stallions (9-1) and New Orleans Breakers (6-4) will meet in the South Division semifinal on this same field at 8 p.m. ET (NBC). The 2 semifinal winners will face off in the championship game Sunday, July 3 at 7:30 p.m. ET (FOX), also in Canton.

Stars 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 at 3:30 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Stars +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Generals -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Stars +4.5 (-110) | Generals -4.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -105 | U: -120)

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Stars vs. Generals key injuries

Stars

  • LB Te’Von Coney (ankle) questionable
  • WR Brennan Eagles (knee) out
  • OL Jahair Jones (ankle) out
  • LB Avery Roberts (leg) out
  • OL Gunnar Vogel (knee) out
  • DB Evan Worthington (shoulder) out

Generals

  • OL Garrett McGhin (ankle) probable
  • OL Robert Myers (knee) probable
  • DB DeJuan Neal (hamstring) doubtful
  • DL Deyon Sizer (ankle) questionable

Stars vs. Generals picks and predictions

Prediction

Generals 34, Stars 24

Money line

As mentioned, the Generals have won 9 in a row and beat the Stars in both regular-season matchups.

They allowed the 3rd-fewest points in the USFL this season, yielding 18.2 points per game.

The Stars won 4 of their final 5 games and scored the most points (262) in the league. However, all 6 of their wins came against teams that finished with losing records, while they went 0-4 against the other 3 playoff teams.

The Generals (-200) will win this game, but it’s a PASS as there’s no value in a -200 money line.

Against the spread

Three of the Stars’ 4 losses were by 6 or more points.

Five of the 9 Generals’ victories were by 5 or more points.

The Stars were tied for last in the league in points allowed (243) and face the league’s No. 3-scoring offense.

Take the GENERALS -4.5 (-110).

Over/Under

In their 2 regular-season matchups, the totals were 40 and 49 points.

After their Week 3 game, 5 of the Stars’ final 7 games had more than 47 points with another at exactly 47.

The Generals are more than capable of putting up points but also have one of the stingiest defense in points allowed. They had 4 games of more than 47 total points.

Take OVER 47.5 (-105).

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Philadelphia Stars at New Jersey Generals odds, picks and predictions

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

The Philadelphia Stars (6-3) and the New Jersey Generals (8-1) face off Saturday in Week 10 for their final regular-season game before the two teams meet in the first round of the playoffs next week. Kickoff is at noon ET at Legion Field in Birmingham. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Stars vs. Generals odds with USFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Stars have won 4 games in a row to clinch a postseason berth. They snuck by the 1-8 Pittsburgh Maulers 17-16 last week.

The Generals are the hottest team in the league. After losing their season opener 28-24 to the Birmingham Stallions, they rattled off 8 consecutive wins, including a 24-16 win over the Stars in Week 3.

Stars 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 at 5:32 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Stars +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Generals -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Stars +2.5 (-110) | Generals -2.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 41.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Stars vs. Generals key injuries

Stars

  • OL Sean Brown (hip) questionable
  • LB Te’Von Coney (ankle) questionable
  • OL Jahair Jones (ankle) out
  • OL Paul Nosworthy (ankle) out
  • OL Gunnar Vogel (knee) out

Generals

  • OL Calvin Ashley (foot) probable
  • DB Dravon Askew-Henry (hamstring) questionable
  • OL Brandon Haskin (knee) probable
  • QB De’Andre Johnson (ankle) probable
  • DB Shalom Luani (shoulder) probable
  • WR Alonzo Moore (hip, lower back) probable
  • OL Robert Myers (knee) probable
  • DB DeJuan Neal (hamstring) doubtful
  • DL Deyon Sizer (ankle) questionable

Stars vs. Generals picks and predictions

Prediction

Generals 20, Stars 17

Money line

As the top 2 teams in the North Division, New Jersey and Philadelphia will meet again next week in the semifinal round of the playoffs on a neutral field in Canton, Ohio.

So, there’s not much to play for in Week 10 and both teams will likely rest starters by the time this game gets to the 2nd half.

The Generals have the USFL’s top rushing attack, averaging 158.7 yards per game, while the Stars are the worst team in the league in rush defense, giving up 148.2 yards per game.

In a game where the rushing attack will likely be leaned upon by New Jersey, I LEAN GENERALS (-140).

Against the spread

Only 2 of the Generals’ 8 wins were not by more than 2 points. They beat the Stars in Week 3 by 8.

The Stars have won 4 games in a row, but all 3 of their losses were by at least a touchdown.

Again, this comes down to the run game of the Generals. Because we could see a lot of backups and both teams playing this game more like an NFL preseason contest, it is tough to strongly feel one way or another.

I LEAN GENERALS -2.5 (-110).

Over/Under

This is the bet I feel most confident about. With the possibility of starters resting and the Generals having a strong rushing attack, this game will get the clock moving.

Their Week 3 matchup had 40 points. I doubt they make it to 40.

Take UNDER 41.5 (-110).

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