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Houston Roughnecks at St. Louis Battlehawks odds, picks and predictions

Beat the sportsbook: Analyzing Saturday’s Houston Roughnecks at St. Louis Battlehawks odds and lines, with expert UFL picks and predictions.

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The Houston Roughnecks (1-4) travel to meet the St. Louis Battlehawks (4-1) Saturday at the Dome at America’s Center. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Roughnecks vs. Battlehawks odds and make our expert UFL picks and predictions.

The Roughnecks have had a rough season, winning just a single game in 5 tries, and that came against a winless Arlington team in Week 4 at Rice Stadium. Houston was pounded 32-9 against Birmingham last week, failing to cover as an 8.5-point underdog at home.

The Roughnecks are just 1-3-1 against the spread (ATS) through 5 games, while the Under holds a slight 3-2 edge.

St. Louis picked up a 4th straight win in Week 5, routing the D.C. Defenders on the road at Audi Field, 45-12. The Battlehawks easily cashed as 3-point favorites, and they’re now 4-0 ATS in the past 4 games since losing as a favorite in Week 1 at Michigan. The Over has cashed in 4 in a row, too, with St. Louis going for 31 or more points in 3 straight games.

These teams met in Houston in Week 7 of the XFL season in 2023, with the Battlehawks coming away with a 24-15 win as a 3-point underdog as the Under (44.5) connected.

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Roughnecks at Battlehawks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:35 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Roughnecks +525 (bet $100 to win $525) | Battlehawks -750 (bet $750 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Roughnecks +11.5 (-110) | Battlehawks -11.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Roughnecks at Battlehawks key injuries

Roughnecks

QB Kenji Behar (undisclosed) out
TE Woody Brandom (leg) injured reserve
RB Tiyon Evans (undisclosed) out
QB Nolan Henderson (undisclosed) out
WR Isiah Hennie (undisclosed) out
TE A.J. Lewis (undisclosed) out
RB Kirk Merritt (wrist) injured reserve

Battlehawks

WR Ja’Marcus Bradley (undisclosed) out
RB Mataeo Durant (toe) out
WR Kevon Latulas (undisclosed) out
QB Brandon Silvers (undisclosed) out

Roughnecks at Battlehawks picks and predictions

Prediction

Battlehawks 33, Roughnecks 16

Moneyline

The Battlehawks (-750) will set you back 7½ times your potential return, which is crazy risk for not nearly enough reward.

While it’s unlikely the Roughnecks (+525) will be able to pull off the road upset, St. Louis just doesn’t provide enough of a return.

PASS.

Against the spread

The BATTLEHAWKS -11.5 (-110) are just the 2nd double-digit favorite this season, with Birmingham also favored by double digits in its game in Memphis in Week 6.

The Battlehawks are on a roll with QB A.J. McCarron completing 68.5% of his pass attempts for 1,051 yards, a league-high 10 TD and just 1 INT. St. Louis would be even more effective if it could protect the signal caller, as the Battlehawks have allowed 11 sacks, 1 of just 3 UFL teams to allow double-digit sacks to the QB. As long as St. Louis can contain Ethan Westbrooks, who has racked up 3.5 sacks for Houston, the Battlehawks pass attack should roll.

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Over/Under

OVER 47.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

The Battlehawks rolled up 45 points at D.C. last weekend, and the offense is averaging 33.8 points per game (PPG) in the current 4-0 run to the Over. The defense has allowed 17 or more points in 4 of 5 games, so the Roughnecks should be able to help Over bettors somewhat.

Houston has scored 17 or more points in 3 of the past 4 games, although Birmingham stymied the Roughnecks offense last weekend, holding them to just 9 points.

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St. Louis Battlehawks at DC Defenders odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s St. Louis Battlehawks at DC Defenders odds and lines, with expert UFL picks and predictions.

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The St. Louis Battlehawks (3-1) take on the DC Defenders (2-2) Sunday at Audi Field at noon ET (ABC/ESPN+). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Battlehawks vs. Defenders odds and make our expert UFL football picks and predictions.

This is a rivalry game as the Battlehawks lost both games to the Defenders in the XFL last season. St. Louis packed the Battle Dome and dismantled the Memphis Showboats 32-17 in Week 4. Their offense is proving to be lethal after putting up 31 and 32 points over the past 2 weeks. QB A.J. McCarron was 35-for-45 for 222 yards, 3 TDs and 1 INT. RB Jacob Saylors also posted 100 yards on the ground.

The Defenders fell 20-18 on the road against the Birmingham Stallions in Week 4. QB Jordan Ta’amu was 12-for-22 for 160 yards and 2 TDs, but the ground game was pretty lackluster. The Defenders ran 26 times for 91 yards and didn’t reach the end zone. The Stallions dominated the ball with 35 minutes of possession and just 25 minutes for DC.

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Battlehawks at Defenders odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:01 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Battlehawks -180 (bet $180 to win $100) | Defenders +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
Against the spread (ATS): Battlehawks -3 (-120) | Defenders +3 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Battlehawks at Defenders key injuries

Battlehawks

RB Mataeo Durant (toe) out
CB Tim Harris (ankle) out
LB Callahan O’Reilly (toe) out
WR Darrius Shepherd (hamstring) out
LB Pita Taumoepenu (ankle) probable

Defenders

LB Francis Bernard (hamstring) out
WR Brandon Smith (groin) out

Battlehawks at Defenders picks and predictions

Prediction

Battlehawks 27, Defenders 21

Moneyline

The Battlehawks will be without Sheppard, who leads the league with 724 all-purpose yards. They still have a lot of firepower with WR Hakeem Butler, WR Jahcour Pearson, McCarron and Saylors. The Defenders aren’t as potent on offense and will struggle to keep up.

That said, you can’t drop -180 on the Battlehawks on the road.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Battlehawks have covered in each of their 3 wins and have topped 30 points in 2 straight. Meanwhile, the Defenders have been inconsistent with 12, 23, 29 and 18 points in their 4 games.

Take the BATTLEHAWKS -3 (-120).

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Over/Under

The Battlehawks have been crushing some Overs thanks to their dynamite offense. This one will be close, and St. Louis will probably need all 27 to cash the Over here. I think it squeaks by, though.

LEAN OVER 46.5 (-110).

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Memphis Showboats at St. Louis Battlehawks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Memphis Showboats at St. Louis Battlehawks odds and lines, with expert UFL picks and predictions.

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The Memphis Showboats (1-2) take on the St. Louis Battlehawks (2-1) Saturday at The Dome at America’s Center at 12:30 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN+). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Showboats vs. Battlehawks odds and make our expert UFL football picks and predictions.

The Showboats were smoked by the Birmingham Stallions 33-14 in Week 3, failing to cover as 7-point dogs. QBs Case Cookus and Troy Williams combined to go 26-for-41 for 191 yards, 1 TD and 1 INT. They rushed 12 times for just 20 yards as a team. WR Jonathan Adams is 5th in the league with 174 receiving yards.

The Battlehawks covered as 2-point favorites with a 31-24 road victory over the previously undefeated San Antonio Brahmas last week. QB AJ McCarron went 19-for-27 for 152 yards, 1 TD and no INTs. He also added a 10-yard rushing score. RB Jacob Saylors broke out for 7 rushes for 62 yards and a score. The Battlehawks have struggled on the ground, and if Saylors can continue that momentum, he will make this offense even more dangerous.

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Showboats at Battlehawks odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 11:40 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Showboats +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Battlehawks -340 (bet $340 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Showboats +7 (-110) | Battlehawks -7 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Showboats at Battlehawks key injuries

Showboats

QB Josh Love (undisclosed) out
TE Wes Saxton (ankle) out

Battlehawks

WR Ja’Marcus Bradley (undisclosed) out
RB Wayne Gallman (undisclosed) out
WR Jahcour Pearson (knee) questionable
QB Brandon Silvers (undisclosed) out

Showboats at Battlehawks picks and predictions

Prediction

Battlehawks 28, Showboats 17

Moneyline

“The Battledome,” as it’s affectionately called in St. Louis, is the most hostile atmosphere in the league. STL broke a modern spring football record with 40,317 in the stands for its home opener, and another jam-packed crowd is expected.

There’s just no play here with St. Louis such heavy favorites and the Showboats having yet to show much on offense.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Battlehawks are 2-1 ATS after they dropped their season opener on the road to Michigan. The Showboats have scored 18, 19 and 14 in their 3 games.

It’s a little risky laying this many points, but BATTLEHAWKS -7 (-110) makes sense against this inferior opponent.

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Over/Under

The Showboats are 1-2 O/U with the Over cashing in the last game as they allowed 33 points. The Battlehawks have been a little anemic on offense early in games, but they’re still 2-1 O/U. This is a massive total when you consider Memphis is averaging 17 points per game.

LEAN UNDER 45.5 (-110).

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Arlington Renegades at St. Louis Battlehawks odds, picks and predictions

Beat the sportsbook: Analyzing Saturday’s Arlington Renegades at St. Louis Battlehawks odds and lines, with expert UFL picks and predictions.

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The Arlington Renegades (0-1) and St. Louis Battlehawks (0-1) meet Saturday at The Dome at America’s Center. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ABC). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Renegades vs. Battlehawks odds and make our expert football picks and predictions.

The Renegades were on the short end of a 27-14 score at home against the Birmingham Stallions last Saturday. Arlington led 3-0 after the 1st quarter, and it was tied 11-11 at half. However, Birmingham outscored Arlington 16-3 in the final 30 minutes.

QB Luis Perez was sharp at times, connecting on 19 of 28 passes for 214 yards, 1 TD and 1 INT. The ground game struggled to get going, though, averaging just 3.3 yards per carry while totaling 59 yards. Arlington also put the ball on the ground once, although it was even in the turnover battle.

The Battlehawks suffered an 18-16 loss on the road against the Michigan Panthers last Saturday. It was a low-scoring 1st half, with St. Louis holding a 3-0 lead at the break. Michigan led 7-3 after 3 quarters before a flurry of points on both sides in the final stanza.

QB A.J. McCarron was solid, completing 24 of 37 passes for 216 yards, 2 TD and 0 INT, while WR Marcell Ateman collected 6 receptions for 60 yards and a TD. Like Arlington, though, St. Louis struggled in the run game, totaling 62 yards with just 3.1 yards per tote. The Battlehawks were able to make a game of it thanks to a plus-2 turnover margin.

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Renegades at Battlehawks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:10 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Renegades +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Battlehawks -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Renegades +5 (-110) | Battlehawks -5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 41.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Renegades at Battlehawks key injuries

Renegades

QB Holton Ahlers (undisclosed) out
WR LuJuan Winningham (undisclosed) out

Battlehawks

WR Jahcour Pearson (knee) out
RB Jacob Saylors (undisclosed) out
QB Brandon Silvers (undisclosed) out
WR Jeffrey Thomas (undisclosed) out

Renegades at Battlehawks picks and predictions

Prediction

Battlehawks 23, Renegades 16

Moneyline

The Battlehawks (-200) will cost you 2 times your potential return, and that’s way too expensive. While St. Louis played well at times last week, and it is going to be home inside the raucous dome with 1 of the best home crowds in the UFL, it’s too much risk for not enough reward.

AVOID.

Against the spread

The BATTLEHAWKS -5 (-110) are worth a look, but go lightly. The Renegades +5 (-110) were paddled last week by the Stallions, while St. Louis nearly got the job done on the road. And the Battlehawks showed an ability to take the ball away, and that should serve them well in the home opener.

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Over/Under

UNDER 41.5 (-110) is the lean, but go lightly.

We saw the total go low for each of these teams last weekend, and neither had a whole lot of success running the ball. While McCarron and the Battlehawks should be able to move the chains with some downfield action, don’t discount the absence of Pearson throwing things off a little. The offense certainly didn’t look good for most of the Week 1 game.

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St. Louis Battlehawks at Michigan Panthers odds, picks and predictions

Beat the sportsbook: Analyzing Saturday’s St. Louis Battlehawks at Michigan Panthers odds and lines, with expert UFL picks and predictions.

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The St. Louis Battlehawks and Michigan Panthers open their UFL seasons Saturday afternoon at Ford Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Battlehawks vs. Panthers odds and make our expert football picks and predictions.

The Battlehawks won 7 of 10 games last season, posting a solid plus-47 scoring differential, but they lost out on a North Division tiebreaker to the Seattle Sea Dragons for the final playoff spot. QB A.J. McCarron is back under center, with coach Anthony Becht leading the squad for the 2nd consecutive year. Former Clemson and New York Giants RB Wayne Gallman joins the mix to diversify the offense, with a cadre of solid receivers.

The Panthers are led by QB EJ Perry, who developed a solid rapport with TE Cole Hikutini and WR Trey Quinn. Michigan added RB Wes Hills from the New Orleans Breakers, while Matt Colburn II and Nate McCrary provide depth. LB Frank Ginda, who posted 104 total stops with three INTs was the USFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2023.

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Battlehawks at Panthers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:13 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Battlehawks -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Panthers +220 (bet $100 to win $220)
Against the spread (ATS): Battlehawks -6.5 (-110) | Panthers +6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 41.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Battlehawks at Panthers key injuries

Battlehawks

WR Jahcour Pearson (knee) out

Panthers

DE T.J. Carter (undisclosed) out
LB De’Gabriel Floyd (undisclosed) out

Battlehawks at Panthers picks and predictions

Prediction

Battlehawks 22, Panthers 17

Moneyline

The Battlehawks (-275) will cost you nearly 3 times your potential return, and that’s a little too risky on a normal basis. But we have a merged league, with a lot of new faces on both side. The Panthers (+220) retooled offense doesn’t look half bad, on paper at least, while St. Louis will be missing 1 of its biggest weapons in Pearson.

AVOID.

Against the spread

The PANTHERS +6.5 (-110) are a better play catching nearly a touchdown at home. The Battlehawks -6.5 (-110) won 7 games last season while posting an impressive point differential, but on the road it could have some issues against Michigan, especially with Pearson sidelined, and McCarron and the secondary receivers working to develop a rapport.

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Over/Under

UNDER 41.5 (-110) is worth a look in this game, as the offenses could be a little behind. Ginda is the defending USFL Player of the Year, and former NFL player and USFL sack leader Breeland Speaks lines up for the home side. The Panthers defense could be difficult to negotiate for the Battlehawks, especially down its top weapon.

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Orlando Guardians at St. Louis Battlehawks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Orlando Guardians at St. Louis Battlehawks odds and lines, with expert XFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Orlando Guardians (1-8) and the St. Louis Battlehawks (6-3) meet Saturday in a regular-season finale in Week 10. Kickoff from The Dome at America’s Center is scheduled for noon ET (ESPN/ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. Battlehawks odds, and make our expert XFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Guardians suffered a disappointing 25-23 setback at the San Antonio Brahmas in Week 9. Orlando pushed as a 2-point underdog and is 3-1-1 against the spread (ATS) in its past 5 games. The Guardians are on a 5-1 Over run in their last 6 contests — their Week 9 O/U line was 38.5.

The Battlehawks were bounced at home 30-12 last week by the Seattle Sea Dragons in a very disappointing result. The 12 points were a season low for St. Louis, while the 30 points were the 2nd-most it allowed this year. The Under is on a 4-0 run for the Battlehawks.

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Guardians at Battlehawks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:29 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Guardians +300 (bet $100 to win $300) | Battlehawks -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
Against the spread: Guardians +9 (-110) | Battlehawks -9 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 48 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Guardians at Battlehawks key injuries

Guardians

TE Logan Carter (quadriceps) out

Battlehawks

S Jonathan Alexander (shoulder) questionable
DB Chris Cooper (hamstring) questionable
RB Mataeo Durant (concussion) questionable
DB Tim Harris (groin) questionable
LB Silas Kelly (concussion) out
DB Nate Meadors (ankle) out
LB Mike Rose (ankle) out

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Guardians at Battlehawks picks and predictions

Prediction

Battlehawks 30, Guardians 19

Moneyline

The Battlehawks (-400) are fighting for a playoff position, while the Guardians (+300) are eliminated from the postseason chase. Still, while St. Louis is expected to win, you cannot risk 4 times your potential return.

Remember, this is an Orlando side with just 1 win, but it came against the North Division champ DC Defenders in Week 7.

AVOID.

Against the spread

ST. LOUIS -9 (-110) will be going all out as it is fighting with Seattle for the 2nd playoff spot in the North Division. The two are tied at 6-3 and they split their 2 regular-season contests.

If both lose this weekend, St. Louis wins the tiebreaker based on a better division record.

If they both win, it’s a little more complicated and will likely come down to the 3rd tiebreaker (strength of victory in all games – combined record of opponents in win) or the 4th tiebreaker (best combined ranking among division teams in points scored and points allowed in all games).

Both are playing eliminated teams in this final week. Seattle hosts the Vegas Vipers (2-7) Sunday at 7 p.m. ET.

The Battlehawks won’t want to take any chances and likely will be pass-happy right out of the chute against a Guardians defense that has allowed 25 or more points in 7 of its 9 games

St. Louis has failed to cover each of the past 2 outings, and it is just 1-3 ATS in 4 home games this season. However, with a playoff spot on the line, look for the Battlehawks to take care of business.

Over/Under

OVER 48 (-110) is the lean.

There is very little concern that the Battlehawks will be able to score. The question is: Will the Guardians be able to hang?

St. Louis was toasted for 30 points last week by a solid Seattle offense, but prior to that, the Battlehawks had allowed just 12.7 points per game in the previous 3 contests. The Under is on a 4-0 run for St. Louis, too, so be careful.

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Seattle Sea Dragons at St. Louis Battlehawks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Seattle Sea Dragons at St. Louis Battlehawks odds and lines, with expert XFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Seattle Sea Dragons (5-3) and the St. Louis Battlehawks (6-2) meet Sunday in a Week 9 matchup. Kickoff from The Dome at America’s Center is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET (ESPN2/ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Sea Dragons vs. Battlehawks odds, and make our expert XFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Sea Dragons were on the rise, winning 5 straight games heading into Week 8 against the DC Defenders. Seattle was nipped 34-33 at home, splashing cold water on the Sea Dragons. It is still 4-2 ATS in the last 6 games, while hitting the Over in 3 in a row, and 6 of 8 this season.

The Battlehawks won for the 3rd consecutive time last week at home against the Vegas Vipers, although they failed to cover in the 21-17 win as 7.5-point favorites. The Under cashed for the 3rd straight game, too, as the defense has allowed just 12.7 points per game (PPG) during the win streak.

These teams met in Seattle back in Week 2, with the Battlehawks scratching out a 20-18 road win as 3.5-point underdogs as the Over (36.5) connected.

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Sea Dragons at Battlehawks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 11:02 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Sea Dragons -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Battlehawks -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Sea Dragons +1 (-110) | Battlehawks -1 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 46 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Sea Dragons at Battlehawks key injuries

Sea Dragons

LB Jordan Evans (hamstring) out – moved to IR
DT Antwuan Jackson (knee) questionable
DE Daniel Joseph (groin) questionable
DE Chris Smith (illness) questionable

Battlehawks

S Jon Alexander (shoulder) questionable
RB Mataeo Durant (concussion) out
DB Tim Harris (groin) out
QB AJ McCarron (shoulder) questionable
LB Mike Rose (ankle) out
QB Nick Tiano (foot) out – moved to IR

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Sea Dragons at Battlehawks picks and predictions

Prediction

Sea Dragons 25, Battlehawks 19

Moneyline

The SEA DRAGONS (-105) are the play, as McCarron is banged up for the Battlehawks (-115), and a question mark to play. With his backup, Tiano, hitting IR this week, the team could be forced to start former Arizona State standout QB Manny Wilkins, with Vincent Testaverde Jr. serving as backup. That’s not ideal.

QB Ben DiNucci has been a stud for the Sea Dragons, rolling up 2,072 passing yards with 15 TD, leading the XFL in yardage. Of course, DiNucci also leads the league with 10 INT, too.

Still, if McCarron is officially ruled out, or limited in any way, that seriously decreases the chances of St. Louis winning.

Against the spread

Betting the Sea Dragons +1 (-110) makes no sense. If you like Seattle, just bet it straight up on the moneyline for a better price.

AVOID.

Over/Under

UNDER 46 (-110) is the lean. This game should be a shootout between DiNucci and McCarron, and that’s what the people want to see. But if McCarron is limited or sidelined, that will limit the offensive potential.

Seattle has cashed the Under just twice this season. Of course, the Under is 2-2 in the 4 games prior to Week 8, and the defense has allowed 19 or fewer points in 4 straight from Weeks 4-7.

St. Louis has cashed the Under in 3 in a row, allowing just 12.7 PPG in the past 3 outings. Even if McCarron plays, we could see a little more defense than anticipated.

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Vegas Vipers at St. Louis Battlehawks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Vegas Vipers at St. Louis Battlehawks odds and lines, with expert XFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Vegas Vipers (2-5) visit the St. Louis Battlehawks (5-2) Saturday in Week 8 XFL action at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Vipers vs. Battlehawks odds, and make our expert XFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Vipers had their most impressive outing of the season in Week 7, dropping the San Antonio Brahmas 26-12 in their home finale as 3-point favorites. Vegas, which plays its final 3 games on the road, snapped an 0-5 against-the-spread (ATS) skid in the process, while cashing the Under for the first time in consecutive games.

The Battlehawks picked up a 24-15 win as 3-point road underdogs against the Houston Roughnecks, covering in back-to-back outings for the first time this season. The Under also cashed in consecutive games for the Battlehawks for the first time in 2023.

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Vipers at Battlehawks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 9:20 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Vipers +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Battlehawks -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread: Vipers +7.5 (-115) | Battlehawks -7.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Vipers at Battlehawks key injuries

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Vipers at Battlehawks picks and predictions

Prediction

Battlehawks 26, Vipers 15

Moneyline

The Battlehawks (-300) will cost 3 times your potential return, and that’s just too expensive against the visiting Vipers, who come in with a little momentum after dropping San Antonio last weekend.

PASS.

Against the spread

The BATTLEHAWKS -7.5 (-105) are worth a look laying the points, as they look for a 3rd straight cover.

The Dome at America’s Center is about as hostile an environment as you’ll see in the XFL, with a raucous crowd making it very uncomfortable for the visitors.

St. Louis has scored 20 or more points in 6 consecutive games, and QB A.J. McCarron is 2nd in the XFL with 1,544 passing yards and a 68.9% completion percentage, while leading the league with 17 passing TDs.

The Vipers topped the Brahmas last weekend for a nice win, but facing the pass-happy Battlehawks in a hostile environment will be too much to handle.

Over/Under

The UNDER 46.5 (-115) is the lean as the Vipers are likely to struggle to put up points.

The Under is 3-1 in the past 4 games for the Battlehawks, while cashing in each of the past 2 games for the Vipers. Vegas is averaging just 13.0 PPG of offense in 2 road games this season, too, while St. Louis is allowing 15.0 PPG across the previous 4 outings overall.

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St. Louis Battlehawks at Houston Roughnecks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s St. Louis Battlehawks at Houston Roughnecks Week 7 odds and lines, with expert XFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The St. Louis Battlehawks (4-2) visit the Houston Roughnecks (4-2) Sunday in Week 7 XFL action at TDECU Stadium in Houston. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET (ESPN/ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Battlehawks vs. Roughnecks odds, and make our expert XFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Battlehawks posted a 29-6 win at Vegas last week as a 3-point favorite, bouncing back from a loss at home to the undefeated DC Defenders in Week 5. St. Louis has alternated losses and wins against the spread (ATS) in each of the first 6 weeks.

QB A.J. McCarron has completed an XFL-best 67.5% of his pass attempts while posting 1,322 yards with a league-best 14 TD and 4 INT through 6 games. It isn’t all great for McCarron, though, as he has been sacked an XFL-most 20 times.

While the offense gets a lot of the headlines, the defense has allowed just 12.5 points per game (PPG) in its 4 games against all teams other than DC.

The Roughnecks started out 4-0 SU and ATS, but it has dropped the last 2 games at Seattle and DC, going 0-2 ATS while allowing 29.0 PPG. Houston made headlines signing former Los Angeles Chargers WR Michael Bandy this week, looking to boost the offense.

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Battlehawks at Roughnecks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:31 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Battlehawks +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Roughnecks -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Battlehawks +3 (-110) | Roughnecks -3 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Battlehawks at Roughnecks key injuries

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Roughnecks

S AJ Hendy (groin) questionable
CB Raleigh Texada (back) questionable
EDGE Tim Ward (shoulder) quetionable

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Battlehawks at Roughnecks picks and predictions

Prediction

Battlehawks 25, Roughnecks 22

Moneyline

The BATTLEHAWKS (+130) are a solid play on the road, as this offense is really humming. McCarron is solid, especially on the off chance he actually gets protection, and the defense is on a roll, too.

There have been some rumblings that the Roughnecks (-155) could potentially change up the QB position, even though Brandon Silvers has completed 61.8% of his passes for 1,300 yards, 11 TD and 5 INT. That’s because of the 2-game losing streak, and the fact QB Cole McDonald provided a spark last week in DC. Stay tuned.

Against the spread

The BATTLEHAWKS +3 (-110) are worth playing if you don’t trust them straight up. It will be especially solid if you can catch St. Louis with 3 and the hook at some point before kickoff.

The Roughnecks -3 (-110) opened 4-0 ATS, but they have failed to cover the last 2 games, yielding 29.0 PPG in the process. Facing the pass-happy Battlehawks will be bad news for the Houston defense.

Over/Under

The OVER 44.5 (-110) is quite a high number. In fact, it’s the 2nd-highest total this season in the XFL. Both of these teams are 3-3 on totals, so there isn’t much to glean there. But McCarron has had a great season, helping the team roll up 20 or more points in 5 straight games, and Houston has allowed 29.0 PPG in the last 2 outings.

We might not get into the 50’s in this Week 7 clash, but high 40’s is a very good possibility as the XFL wraps up the week with a good game on Sunday.

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St. Louis Battlehawks at Vegas Vipers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s St. Louis Battlehawks at Vegas Vipers Week 6 odds and lines, with expert XFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The St. Louis Battlehawks (3-2) visit the Vegas Vipers (1-4) Saturday in Week 6 XFL action at Cashman Field in Las Vegas. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (FX/ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Battlehawks vs. Vipers odds, and make our expert XFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Battlehawks were on the short end of a 28-20 loss at home against the unbeaten DC Defenders in Week 5. St. Louis is 0-2 straight up (SU) against DC, and 3-0 SU against everybody else.

The Vipers picked up a 35-32 win over the Orlando Guardians last weekend, earning their 1st victory of the season. QB Luis Perez threw for 269 yards and 3 TDs, while RB Rod Smith rushed for 62 yards and 2 TDs.

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Battlehawks 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 7:40 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Battlehawks -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Vipers +133 (bet $100 to win $133)
Against the spread (ATS): Battlehawks -3 (-110) | Vipers +3 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Battlehawks at Vipers key injuries

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Vipers

WR Martavis Bryant (knee) out

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Battlehawks at Vipers picks and predictions

Prediction

Battlehawks 27, Vipers 19

Moneyline

The BATTLEHAWKS (-165) look to pick themselves up and dust themselves off after suffering another setback against the Defenders in Week 5. There’s no shame in losing to DC, as it is the XFL’s only unbeaten team, and St. Louis will get well against a 1-win Vipers team that scored 35 points last week but also allowed 32 to the winless Guardians.

QB AJ McCarron and the St. Louis pass attack will have their way with Vegas, and the Vipers’ offense won’t be nearly as effective against the visitors.

Against the spread

The BATTLEHAWKS -3 (-110) are a decent play against the leaky defense of the Vipers. This is a team with a lot of holes, the Battlehawks have been strong against all teams not named the Defenders.

Over/Under

The OVER 44.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

The Vipers have allowed 30 or more points in each of the past 3 games, cashing the Over in each of the outings, while cashing the Over at a 4-1 clip to date. The Battlehawks will add to their woes with yet another high-scoring output.

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