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New Jersey Generals vs. Pittsburgh Maulers odds, picks and predictions

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

The New Jersey Generals (0-1) and the Pittsburgh Maulers (0-1) meet Sunday for a Week 2 USFL game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET (NBC/Peacock). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Generals vs. Maulers odds, and make our expert USFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Generals opened the season with a disappointing 27-10 road loss against the Birmingham Stallions, as they didn’t come close to covering a 5-point number as the Under (39.5) cashed.

New Jersey did some good things, though, as the Generals actually outgained the Stallions in total yards of offense 361-310, while posting a respectable 5.8 yards per play. Jersey also racked up 197 rushing yards, and 6.6 yards per rush, but it did lose 2 fumbles, and were minus-1 in turnover differential.

The Maulers were on the short end of a 22-15 setback against the New Orleans Breakers in Birmingham. While the score appears to indicate it was a close game, Pittsburgh had just 156 total yards of offense, while allowing New Orleans to post 332 total yards. The Maulers cobbled together just 72 yards through the air, too, while allowing 270 passing yards.

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Generals vs. Maulers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:06 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Generals -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Maulers +200 (bet $100 to win $200)
Against the spread (ATS): Generals -5.5 (-110) | Maulers +5.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 36.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Generals vs. Maulers key injuries

Generals

CB Blake Countess (Achilles) out
DB Meiko Dotson (hamstring) questionable
WR Warren Newman (hamstring, toe) doubtful
WR Randy Satterfield (hip) doubtful
OL Saige Young (back) questionable

Maulers

RB Garrett Groshek (foot) questionable

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Generals vs. Maulers picks and predictions

Prediction

Generals 22, Maulers 15

Moneyline

The Generals (-250) will cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s just a little too expensive for a standalone play.

PASS, and look to the spread for this game instead.

Against the spread

The GENERALS -5.5 (-110) are worth backing in this Week 2 matchup, as New Jersey has RB Darius Victor, who can score any time he touches the football. The USFL’s leading rusher last season started hot in Week 1, posting 84 yards on just 8 totes, and QB De’Andre Johnson can also tuck it and go. He had 45 yards on 7 attempts last weekend.

The Maulers +5.5 (-110) will have their hands full trying to corral the Generals on the ground.

Over/Under

OVER 36.5 (-110) is the lean, ever so slightly, but go rather lightly.

The Maulers allowed 22 points last week against New Orleans, while the Generals allowed 27 points against Birmingham. Both offenses struggled, but should fine a little more success this weekend against more giving defensive units.

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Pittsburgh Maulers vs. New Orleans Breakers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Pittsburgh Maulers vs. New Orleans Breakers odds and lines, with expert USFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Maulers and the New Orleans Breakers meet Sunday in the Week 1 opener at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET (FOX Sports 1). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Maulers vs. Breakers odds, and make our expert USFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Maulers posted the worst record in the USFL in 2022, winning just once in 10 tries. Pittsburgh also had a dismal minus-96 point differential, which was easily the worst in the league.

The Breakers qualified for the playoffs after going 6-4, but they lost in the division finals 31-17 to the eventual champion Birmingham Stallion. QB Kyle Sloter was on the All-USFL team, while TE Sal Cannella and C Jared Thomas also made the team on offense. TEs EJ Bibbs and Sage Surratt look to replace Cannella, who has moved on.

Sloter is gone, however, although QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson heads from the CFL to USFL trying to make noise. He’ll have playmaker WRs Jonathan Adams and Johnnie Dixon to help ease the transition.

Defensively, the Breakers had DE Davin Bellamy and DT Reggie Howard Jr. on the All-USFL team, too, while LB Jerod Fernandez joined them. Bellamy has moved on, but Fernandez and Howard are back to anchor the D.

New Orleans topped Pittsburgh by a 26-16 score in Week 6 last season, covering as the Over just came in.

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Maulers vs. Breakers odds

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Moneyline (ML): Maulers +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Breakers -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Maulers +4 (-110) | Breakers -4 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 37.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Maulers vs. Breakers key injuries

Maulers

LB Tyson Graham (undisclosed) out

Breakers

None

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Prediction

Breakers 26, Maulers 13

Moneyline

The BREAKERS (-165) aren’t priced out of line if you just want to pick a straight-up winner, and you would rather not fool around with laying the points.

New Orleans says good-bye to Sloter, but Bethel-Thompson and newcomer QB Ageel Glass both have an array of solid downfield threats to pick up right where NOLA left off last season. MBT won the Grey Cup in Canada, and has the tools to be even better than Sloter was in 2022.

Against the spread

Backing the BREAKERS -4 (-110) is a tremendous play. The Maulers +4 (-110) were awful in 2022, and there doesn’t appear to be as many impact players on the Pittsburgh roster. Former NFL LB Reuben Foster tries to resurrect his career in the Steel City, but he hasn’t played since 2018, and it’s uncertain how much he has left in the tank.

Over/Under

OVER 37.5 (-110) is the lean, but go lightly with a half-unit play at most.

This is an awfully low number, and New Orleans should manage its fair share of points. The concern is whether or not Pittsburgh can move the ball on what was one of the better defensive units in the USFL in 2022.

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Michigan Panthers vs. Pittsburgh Maulers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Michigan Panthers vs. Pittsburgh Maulers Week 10 odds and lines, with expert USFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Michigan Panthers (1-8) face the Pittsburgh Maulers (1-8) in the final game of their seasons Sunday. Kickoff is noon ET at Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Panthers vs. Maulers odds with USFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Panthers enter the season finale having lost 6 games in a row. They lost 25-23 to the North Division champion New Jersey Generals in Week 9.

The Maulers enter the final game of the season on a 4-game losing skid. They lost 17-16 to the playoff-bound Philadelphia Stars last Sunday.

Panthers vs. Maulers odds and lines

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Money line: Panthers -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Maulers +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
Against the spread (ATS): Panthers -3 (-110) | Maulers +3 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 42.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Panthers vs. Maulers key injuries

Panthers

RB Reggie Corbin (lower arm) questionable
QB Josh Love (lower leg) questionable
TE LaMichael Pettway (lower leg) questionable
OL Sean Pollard (lower leg) out
WR Devin Ross (lower leg) out
DL Kyshonn Tyson (personal) out
DB Kieron Williams (shoulder) out
DB Sean Williams (lower leg) questionable
DE Tre Williams (neck) questionable

Maulers

DB Shakur Brown (knee) probable
OL Jon Dietzen (ankle) doubtful
TE Artayvious Lynn (abdominal) probable
TE Hunter Thedford (back) out
LB Dale Warren (illness) out

Panthers vs. Maulers picks and predictions

Prediction

Panthers 21, Maulers 13

Money line

The Panthers shut out the Maulers 24-0 in Week 3 for their only win of the season.

The Maulers’ only win was a 21-20 win over the 2-win Houston Gamblers in Week 5.

The Maulers average the fewest points in the league, 14.0 points per game, while the Panthers average 19.7 points per contest.

Take the PANTHERS (-160).

Against the spread

The Panthers’ lone victory was a 24-point shutout over the Maulers.

Seven of the Maulers’ 8 losses were by at least a touchdown.

The Maulers have the better ATS record at 4-5 ATS, compared to the Panthers’ 3-6 ATS mark, but considering the previous game between the two teams and the small spread, take the PANTHERS -3 (-110).

Over/Under

The Maulers have scored 16 points or fewer 6 times this season. The total points scored have been 42 or fewer in 7 of their 9 games.

However, the Panthers’ last 6 games all have had more than 42 points.

The first game between the two teams had only 24 points and the Maulers have the league’s worst offense.

Take UNDER 42.5 (-112).

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Philadelphia Stars vs. Pittsburgh Maulers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Philadelphia Stars vs. Pittsburgh Maulers odds and lines, with expert USFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Maulers (1-7) play the Philadelphia Stars (5-3) at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, AL. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (FS1). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Stars vs. Maulers odds with USFL picks, predictions and bets.

With just a couple of weeks until the USFL playoffs, fans will get treated with somewhat of an inner-state battle. While it’s still in Alabama, this will have that rivalry feel. The Stars beat the Maulers 30-23 in Week 1.

Philadelphia has been among the best teams in the USFL, having the best offense in the league. They’ve scored 222 points, but have allowed 201. They’re 3-1 in their division, but will be without QB Bryan Scott for Sunday’s game.

As for Pittsburgh, the Maulers have scored just 110 points in 8 games while allowing 193. This will be the most lethal offense against the league’s worst attack.

Stars vs. Maulers odds and lines

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Money line: Stars -360 (bet $360 to win $100) | Maulers +270 (bet $100 to win $270)
Against the spread (ATS): Stars -8.5 (-110) | Maulers +8.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Stars vs. Maulers key injuries

Stars

QB Bryan Scott (knee) out

Maulers

None

Stars vs. Maulers picks and predictions

Prediction

Stars 30, Maulers 17

Money line

PASS.

Philadelphia is the far-better team, but betting on them at -360 doesn’t make much sense given the potential return.

Against the spread

BET STARS -8.5 (-110).

The Stars were without Scott last week against the Panthers, but it didn’t matter much as backup QB Case Cookus played a nearly flawless game with 4 touchdowns. Cookus and the Stars beat the 1-7 Panthers 46-24.

Philadelphia should see similiar success against Pittsburgh.

The Maulers run defense is also a key issue, allowing over 140 rushing yards per game. The Stars abuse teams on the ground and are averaging over 105 yards per game.

Pittsburgh has lost 3 straight games by double figures as well. I’d back the Stars here as more of a fade against the Maulers who has struggled heavily as of late.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 47.5 (-110).

This is a lofty total, and I wouldn’t be willing to bet that Cookus repeats his dominant performance. The only time Pittsburgh hit this total was their 30-23 loss to the Maulers.

While it is the same matchup, the Maulers average just 13.8 points per game.

They just don’t have an overly productive attack, and with this projecting to be a run-heavy game as both teams combine to average just over 200 yards per game on the ground, the Under should be the better play.

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Pittsburgh Maulers vs. New Jersey Generals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Pittsburgh Maulers vs. New Jersey Generals Week 8 odds and lines, with expert USFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Maulers (1-6) battle the New Jersey Generals (6-1) Friday at Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (USA). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Maulers vs. Generals odds with USFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Maulers are averaging just 13.1 points per game this season, while allowing 23.4 PPG. That’s a huge reason why Pittsburgh has won just once in 7 games. In a 26-16 loss to the playoff-bound Birmingham Stallions last week, the Maulers did pick up the cover to improve to 3-4 ATS.

The Generals have won 6 games in a row since a 28-24 Week 1 setback to the Stallions. New Jersey has also covered 4 of the first 7 games while scoring 20 or more points in 5 consecutive outings.

The Generals beat the Maulers 21-13 in Week 4.

Maulers vs. Generals odds and lines

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Money line: Maulers +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Generals -380 (bet $380 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Maulers +8.5 (-110) | Generals -8.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 41.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

Maulers vs. Generals key injuries

Maulers

RB James Gilbert (undisclosed) out
WR Tre Walker (undisclosed) out

Generals

RB Kingston Davis (not injury related) out
QB De’Andre Johnson (ankle) out
WR Landon Lenoir (not injury related) out
WR Darrius Shepherd (hamstring) out
TE Mason Sikes (not injury related) out

Maulers vs. Generals picks and predictions

Prediction

Generals 24, Maulers 12

Money line

The Generals (-380) should be able to run their winning streak to 7 consecutive games, but you can’t risk nearly 4 times your potential return on New Jersey.

PASS, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

The GENERALS -8.5 (-110) are worth playing against the lowly Maulers +8.5 (-110) despite the fact Pittsburgh covered last weekend against the high-flying Stallions. New Jersey is a good play because it has plenty of offense, scoring 20 or more points in 5 straight games. Pittsburgh just doesn’t have the horses to keep up.

Over/Under

The UNDER 41.5 (-110) is the lean in this one, as the Generals can score, but the Maulers will have difficulty moving the ball against New Jersey. The Maulers have scored a league-low 92 points while the next lowest team has managed 125 points. On the flip side, the Generals have allowed 118 points, fewest in the league. This won’t end well for Pittsburgh, and it will be a low-scoring affair.

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Birmingham Stallions vs. Pittsburgh Maulers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Birmingham Stallions vs. Pittsburgh Maulers Week 7 odds and lines, with expert USFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Birmingham Stallions (6-0) look to extend their winning streak to 7 as they take on the Pittsburgh Maulers (1-5) Sunday afternoon. Kickoff is 2 p.m. ET (Fox) at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, where all games for the season will be played. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Stallions vs. Maulers odds with USFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Stallions have gone unbeaten so far this season. Their most recent victory was 33-17 win over the Michigan Panthers. QB J’Mar Smith passed for 143 yards and 2 TDs, while RB Bo Scarbrough rushed 16 times for 104 yards and a score.

The Maulers picked up their 1st win of the season 2 weeks ago, a 21-20 victory over the Houston Gamblers, by scoring on a TD pass with 4 seconds left. However, they followed that up last week with a 26-16 loss to the New Orleans Breakers.

Stallions vs. Maulers odds and lines

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Money line: Stallions -800 (bet $800 to win $100) | Maulers +520 (bet $100 to win $520)
Against the spread (ATS): Stallions -12.5 (-110) | Maulers +12.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 42.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

Stallions vs. Maulers key injuries

Stallions

S Nate Holley (leg) out
DE Aaron Adeoye (chest) out
LB Brody Brock (knee) out
OL Darius Harper (knee) out
LB Scooby Wright (pec, knee) out
RB CJ Marable (knee) probable
S Christian McFarland (hamstring) probable
WR Marlon Williams (knee) out

Maulers

OL Jon Dietzen (ankle) out
OL Charles Baldwin (knee) out
OL Xavier Dampeer (ankle) probable
OL Nico Falah (Achilles) probable

Stallions vs. Maulers picks and predictions

Prediction

Stallions 31, Maulers 17

Money line

PASS on the money line. The Stallions are undefeated and have the league’s top-scoring offense. The Maulers have scored the fewest points in the league and have scored 3 or fewer points twice this season.

This is the best team against arguably the worst team in the USFL. There isn’t enough money to be won in a money line bet backing the Stallions. Consider it if you are putting together a parlay bet, but PASS on a single ML bet.

Against the spread

The Stallions have won only 1 game by more than 12 points. It was last week’s 33-17 win over the 1-win Panthers.

Two of the Maulers’ 5 losses have been by more than 12 points.

Entering Week 7, the Stallions had scored the most points and allowed the fewest.

Take the STALLIONS -12.5 (-110).

Over/Under

Four of the Stallions’ 6 games this season have had totals of more than 42 points, including last week’s win over the Michigan Panthers.

One of the Maulers’ 6 games this season has finished with a higher total than Sunday’s projected total.

Take OVER 42.5 (-108).

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Pittsburgh Maulers vs. Houston Gamblers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Pittsburgh Maulers vs. Houston Gamblers Week 5 odds and lines, with expert USFL picks, predictions and best bets.

Week 5 of the USFL season continues with the winless Pittsburgh Maulers (0-4) taking on the Houston Gamblers (1-3). Kickoff is Sunday at 4 p.m. ET (Fox) at Protective Stadium in Birmingham where all games for the season will be played. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Maulers vs. Gamblers odds with USFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Maulers are the league’s only winless team and have scored just 39 points all season. They lost last week 21-13 to the New Jersey Generals.

The Gamblers have not won since their season-opening 17-12 win over the Michigan Panthers. They lost last week 23-16 to the New Orleans Breakers.

Maulers vs. Gamblers odds and lines

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Money line: Maulers +190 (bet $100 to win $190) |Gamblers -240 (bet $240 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Maulers +5.5 (-110) | Gamblers -5.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 33.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

Maulers vs. Gamblers key injuries

Maulers

DB Jaylon McClain-Sapp (hamstring) out
OL Jon Dietzen (ankle) out

Gamblers

OL Tyler Higby (arm) probable

Maulers vs. Gamblers picks and predictions

Prediction

Gamblers 17, Maulers 10

Money line

PASS on the money line. Both teams are struggling, but we have actually seen the Gamblers win a game this season.

The Maulers have the league’s worst offense and only 1 team in theNorth Divison has allowed more than the 92 points they have.

However, the price to bet the Gamblers makes it not worth a wager. PASS.

Against the spread

The Maulers have not lost by fewer than 8 points this season.

The Gamblers have won once.

The Maulers average less than 10 points per game, while the Gamblers have averaged 21.8 points per game.

Take the GAMBLERS -5.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The projected total is quite low, but that is understandable with how few points the Maulers have scored this season.

Two of their games have had at least 34 points.

Three of the Gamblers’ 4 games have had at least 34 points, but in this game, I don’t expect either team to score much.

Take UNDER 33.5 (-107).

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Pittsburgh Maulers vs. Philadelphia Stars odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Pittsburgh Maulers vs. Philadelphia Stars Week 2 odds and lines, with expert USFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Philadelphia Stars (0-1) and the Pittsburgh Maulers (0-1) hook up for a Week 2 noon ET kickoff at Protective Stadium Saturday in Birmingham, Ala. The game will be on FOX. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Maulers vs. Stars odds with USFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Maulers are coming into this game as Pro Football Focus’ lowest-ranked USFL team. The reasoning for their struggles is based on a low-pass rate coupled with a lacking run game.

The Maulers were shut down by the Tampa Bay Bandits in Week 1, falling 17-3.

Philadelphia lost its opener to the New Orleans Breakers 23-17. The sportsbooks strongly favor the Stars’ quarterback Bryan Scott (1 passing TD in Week 1) over the Maulers’ struggling aerial attack.

Maulers vs. Stars odds and lines

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Money line: Maulers +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Stars -333 (bet $333 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Maulers +6.5 (-120) | Stars -6.5 (-111)
Over/Under (O/U): 34.5 (O: -120 | U: -111)

Maulers vs. Stars key injuries

Maulers

DB Tyson Graham (Achilles) out
DL Ethan Westbrooks (quadriceps) out
WR Jeffrey Thomas (groin) out

Stars

RB Matt Colburn (knee) probable
WR Devin Gray (ankle) out
QB Case Cookus (ankle) probable
WR Christian Rowland (shoulder) out

Maulers vs. Stars picks and predictions

Prediction

Stars 21, Maulers 10

Money line

PASS.

A -333 money line for a team that’s also 0-1 is a PASS. However, betting on a team considered the worst in the league, despite a +220 price point, is a PASS as well.

Against the spread

LEAN STARS -6.5 (-111).

The Maulers didn’t get a touchdown last week and really had little production. They totaled under 150 yards through the air, and didn’t have a rusher go for over 60 either.

Add in the fact that their leading receiver, Thomas, is likely sidelined, and things are not looking pretty for Pittsburgh.

Meanwhile, Philadelphia’s Scott, RB Darnell Holland and WR Chris Rowland are all rising stars in the league. They should be able to pressure a Maulers defense that struggled heavily in the first half of their Week 1 defeat.

I’d take the Stars to win with ease in this battle.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 34.5 (-111).

How can one possibly consider not betting the Under when the Maulers put up 3 points last week and could be down their most dynamic offensive threat? Their offense showed no traction.

Former Kennesaw State standout Holland does offer some playmaking (totaling 115 all-purpose yards in Week 1 for the Stars), but the Maulers also did limit the Bandits to zero second-half points.

I expect a defensive-heavy battle in this one.

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Tampa Bay Bandits at at Pittsburgh Maulers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Tampa Bay Bandits at Pittsburgh Maulers Week 1 odds and lines, with expert USFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Tampa Bay Bandits face the Pittsburgh Maulers to wrap up Week 1 of USFL action. The Maulers are listed as the home team even though most of the USFL games this season will be played on one of two fields in Birmingham, Ala. Kickoff is 8 p.m. ET at Protective Stadium. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Bandits vs. Maulers odds with USFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Bandits are an exciting team coached by former Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley with former XFL standout QB Jordan Ta’amu under center.

Kirby Wilson, a longtime NFL running backs coach, is the Maulers’ head coach. Former New York Giants fourth-round pick Kyle Lauletta will start at quarterback.

Bandits at Maulers odds and lines

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Money line: Bandits -205 (bet $205 to win $100) | Maulers +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
Against the spread (ATS): Bandits -5.5 (-110) | Maulers +5.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 40.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

Bandits at Maulerskey injuries

Bandits

DB Rannell Hall (thigh) out
WR Keith Mumphrey (thigh) questionable
DL Austrian Robinson (eye) doubtful
OL Fred Lauina (foot) probable

Maulers

None

Bandits at Maulers picks and predictions

Prediction

Bandits 27, Maulers 24

Money line

PASS on the money line.

The Bandits appear to have the advantage at head coach and at quarterback, and that is all we have to go on without any games played by either team.

I expect the Bandits to pick up a win but the price to bet Tampa Bay just doesn’t make it worth the wager.

Against the spread

While the Bandits are expected to be better than the Maulers, are they better enough to be sure they can win an opener in a new league by at least 6 points before teams have really found their rhythm? I’m not so sure.

I LEAN MAULERS +5.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The Generals-Stallions game on Saturday hit the Over with 52 points. It was what the league hopes the games will be — competitive and high-scoring.

Haley coached some good offenses in the NFL and has a talented quarterback.

This game has the lowest projected total of the week, and this game should surpass it.

Take OVER 40.5 (-115).

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