The San Antonio Brahmas (1-1) are on the road in Week 3 of the XFL season to take on the unbeaten Houston Roughnecks (2-0). Kickoff is 8 p.m. ET at TDECU Stadium (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Brahmas vs. Roughnecks odds, and make our expert XFL picks, predictions and bets.
After a season-opening loss, the Brahmas blew out the Orlando Guardians 30-12, covering the 3.5-point spread as favorites. They opened the season with an 18-15 loss to the St. Louis BattleHawks in the final minute, allowing 12 points in the final 1:25.
The Roughnecks beat the Arlington Renegades 23-14 at home, covering the 4.5-point spread as favorites. They opened the season with a 33-12 win over the Orlando Guardians.
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Brahmas at Roughnecks odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:43 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Brahmas +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Roughnecks -205 (bet $205 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Brahmas +3.5 (-115) | Roughnecks -3.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 36.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Brahmas at Roughnecks key injuries
Brahmas
- DE Mike Scott (hamstring)
- LB Jordan Williams (knee)
- OL Norman Price (knee)
- OL Derrick Kelly (leg)
- DT Kobe Smith (elbow)
- CB Ryan Lewis (hip)
- WR Jalen Tolliver (groin)
Roughnecks
- None
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Brahmas at Roughnecks picks and predictions
Prediction
Roughnecks 26, Brahmas 20
Moneyline
The Brahmas’ lone win is on the road, but was over the lowly Guardians who have not scored more than 12 points in a game.
The Roughnecks have not allowed more than 14 points in a game thus far. They should win the game at home, but the line is too costly to be worth any action.
PASS.
Against the spread
The Roughnecks have won both games this season by at least 9 points.
The Brahmas were in position to have covered the spread in both games this season, but they allowed the BattleHawks to score 12 points in the final 1:25 to go from winning by 9 to losing by 3.
Houston’s defense has dominated thus far this season and we expect it to continue.
BET ROUGHNECKS -3.5 (-105).
Over/Under
Both of Houston’s games this season have had 37 or more points. The Brahmas’ 1st game of the year had 33 total points and the 2nd had 42 points, including 30 of their own points.
Houston has scored no fewer than 23 points this season.
BET OVER 36.5 (-105).
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