The Houston Roughnecks (3-0) visit the Orlando Guardians (0-3) in Week 4 on Saturday. Kick from Camping World Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (FX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Roughnecks vs. Guardians odds, and make our expert XFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Roughnecks have had an impressive start to their season with a 3-0 record thus far. In Week 1, they toppled Orlando 33-12 and followed that up with a 23-14 home win in Week 2 and a 22-13 home victory in Week 3. This week will be their first road game of the season.
Orlando has struggled mightily this season. It is 0-3 and before last week had not kept a game within 18 points, opening up the season with a 33-12 loss followed by a Week 2 30-12 loss. Last week, the Guardians fell 10-9 in yet another rough offensive showing.
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Roughnecks at Guardians odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:44 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Roughnecks -400 (bet $400 to win $100) | Guardians +300 (bet $100 to win $300)
- Against the spread (ATS): Roughnecks -9 (-110) | Guardians +9 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 37.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Roughnecks at Guardians key injuries
Roughnecks
- RB Max Borghi (knee) questionable
Guardians
- None
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Roughnecks at Guardians picks and predictions
Prediction
Roughnecks 24, Guardians 9
Moneyline
PASS.
At 4 times the risk as the potential return, the moneyline is not playable in this matchup.
Against the spread
BET ROUGHNECKS -9 (-110).
In their 3 wins this year, the Roughnecks have averaged a winning margin of 13 points. In the Guardians’ 3 losses this year, they have averaged a losing margin of 13.33 points. Expect the Roughnecks to roll through the Guardians and cover this spread.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 37.5 (-108).
The Guardians have struggled offensively this season, scoring 12 or fewer points in each of their 3 games. Houston started the season hot scoring 34 points but has scored 23 and 22 points, respectively, in Weeks 2 and 3.
While Houston toppled Orlando 33-12 at home in Week 1, it is yet to be seen how they will perform on the road. While another blowout is likely, its offense has slowed in the weeks following.
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