Week 3 of the 2023 XFL season begins with the Seattle Sea Dragons (0-2) on the road to take on the Vegas Vipers (0-2). Both teams are seeking their 1st win of the season. Kickoff is Saturday at 7 p.m. ET at Cashman Field (FX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Sea Dragons vs. Vipers odds, and make our expert XFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Sea Dragons were 3.5-point favorites last week at home and lost 20-18 to the St. Louis BattleHawks on a last-second field goal. Seattle started the game with a 12-0 lead, fell behind 17-12 and got a go-ahead touchdown in the final 2 minutes only to lose on the final field goal.
The Vipers were 3.5-point home favorites last week but lost 18-6 to the D.C. Defenders The game featured 320 rushing yards, 4 fumbles and 2 missed field goals.
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Sea Dragons at Vipers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:50 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Sea Dragons -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Vipers +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
- Against the spread (ATS): Sea Dragons -3.5 (-105) | Vipers +3.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 38.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Sea Dragons at Vipers key injuries
Sea Dragons
- LB Jordan Evans (hip) doubtful
- DT Austin Faoilu (knees) questionable
- S Roe Farris (back) doubtful
- RB Branden Knox (foot) out
Vipers
- DB Marwin Evans (concussion) out
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Sea Dragons at Vipers picks and predictions
Prediction
Sea Dragons 20, Vipers 13
Moneyline
The Sea Dragons could have won both of their first 2 games. They lost one in overtime and the other in the final seconds of the 4th quarter.
The Vipers have lost both their games after having early leads.
Seattle will find a way to hold on to the win this week, but the moneyline is not enough of a value for any action.
PASS.
Against the spread
The Sea Dragons have not covered the spread yet this season and have been favored in each game.
The Vipers have scored only 12 points since the first half of their season opener.
BET SEA DRAGONS -3.5 (-105).
Over/Under
The Sea Dragons have not scored more than 18 points in a game this season.
The Vipers have only scored 12 points in their last 6 quarters.
BET UNDER 38.5 (-115).
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