The Pittsburgh Maulers (0-2) and the Philadelphia Stars (1-1) meet Sunday for a Week 3 USFL game at Ford Field in Detroit. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET (NBC/Peacock). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Maulers vs. Stars odds, and make our expert USFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Maulers suffered a 22-15 setback in Week 1 against the New Orleans Breakers in Birmingham, and it was on the short end of a 20-3 setback against the New Jersey Devils in Week 2. Pittsburgh has failed to cover in each outing, while the Under has cashed in both games.
The Stars picked up a 27-23 win as a 2.5-point favorite in Week 1 at Memphis as the Over (38.5) connected. However, last week in Canton, Philly was on the short end of a 24-10 setback as 3-point favorites as the Under (46.5) cashed.
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Maulers vs. Stars odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 11:20 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Maulers +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Stars -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Maulers +6.5 (-110) | Stars -6.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 42.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Maulers vs. Stars key injuries
Maulers
- OL Tre’Quan Dorsey (knee) out
Stars
- S Joshua Moon (hamstring) out
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Maulers vs. Stars picks and predictions
Prediction
Stars 23, Maulers 15
Moneyline
The Stars (-275) will cost you over 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s too much risk and not enough value, especially for a Philly side, which is coming off a 14-point loss last time out against Michigan on a neutral field.
PASS.
Against the spread
The STARS -6.5 (-110) are worth playing lightly laying the points, especially if this line never gets to a flat 7 or 7.5.
Philadelphia’s offense looked functional in Week 1 in Memphis, while Pittsburgh’s offense hasn’t been able to get on track in the first 2 games. The Maulers are averaging just 9.0 PPG, going 0-2 ATS to date.
Over/Under
UNDER 42.5 (-110) is worth a look.
The Stars cashed the Under last weekend against the Panthers, while the Maulers have cashed the Under in each of the 2 games. Pittsburgh has totaled just 18 points on offense in 2 outings, while the defense has been solid with just 21.0 PPG allowed.
This game might get into the 30’s, but it won’t go above 40 total points.
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