In Week 2 of the 2020 XFL season, the Dallas Renegades (0-1) will travel west to take on the Los Angeles Wildcats (0-1). Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET Sunday at Dignity Health Sports Park. Below, we breakdown the Renegades vs. Wildcats Week 2 matchup, with XFL betting picks and tips.
Renegades vs. Wildcats – Week 2 preview, betting trends and notes
- Without starting QB Landry Jones, the Dallas Renegades managed just 267 total yards on offense in Week 1. They were only 1-for-10 on third downs and failed to get into the end zone.
- Los Angeles allowed 265 passing yards to Houston in the opening game of the season, along with four passing touchdowns.
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Renegades vs. Wildcats: Key injuries
Renegades:
- QB Landry Jones (knee) probable
- DL Winston Craig (thing) doubtful
- DB Treston DeCoud (illness) questionable
Wildcats:
- WR Saeed Blacknall (thigh) doubtful
- RB Dujuan Harris (ankle) out
- QB Chad Kanoff (shoulder) out
- QB Josh Johnson (thigh) questionable
- WR Tre McBride (thigh) questionable
- C Kahlil McKenzie (ankle) doubtful
- CB Harlan Miller (ankle) doubtful
Renegades vs. Wildcats: Odds, betting lines and prediction
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 1 p.m. ET.
Prediction
Renegades 30, Wildcats 21
Moneyline (?)
The RENEGADES (-189) are slight road favorites in Week 2 over the Wildcats. While both teams looked sloppy in Week 1, Dallas’ defense did its job for the most part, and the Renegades should be getting their starting quarterback on the field. It also doesn’t help that the Wildcats have several significant injuries on the offensive side of the ball. Look for the Renegades to bounce back in Week 2 and get the win.
Against the Spread (?)
The RENEGADES (-4.5, -106) are more than a field-goal favorite over the Wildcats in Los Angeles, and that shouldn’t be a surprise. Oddsmakers believe the Renegades are one of the favorites to win the first XFL championship in the league’s relaunch. Meanwhile, the Wildcats just don’t have the same firepower on offense, and their defense was shredded in Week 1. Expect Los Angeles to be more competitive this week, but for Dallas to nonetheless cover the spread.
Over/Under (?)
The total for this Week 2 XFL matchup is set for 48.5 points, which feels about right considering how poorly these two teams performed in Week 1. Together, they scored just 26 points as both offenses looked rusty. However, with Landry Jones expected to start for the Renegades, that should produce more scoring, which should allow the OVER to hit in Los Angeles.
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