The final game of Week 4 of the USFL has the Birmingham Stallions (2-1) facing the Pittsburgh Maulers (1-2) on Sunday. Kickoff at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, is 6:30 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Stallions vs. Maulers odds, and make our expert USFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Stallions suffered their 1st loss of the season last week, falling 45-31 to the New Orleans Breakers. They were 6-point favorites. The total hit the Over in the game.
The Maulers, after losing their 1st 2 games of the season, defeated the Philadelphia Stars last week 21-13 as 6.5-point underdogs, The game stayed Under the projected total of 42.5.
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Stallions vs. Maulers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:26 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Stallions -350 (bet $350 to win $100) | Maulers +260 (bet $100 to win $260)
- Against the spread (ATS): Stallions -8.5 (-110) | Maulers +8.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Stallions vs. Maulers key injuries
Stallions
- S JoJo Tillery (ankle) out
- DL Joe Jackson (ankle) out
Maulers
- LB Reuben Foster (knee) out
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Stallions vs. Maulers picks and predictions
Prediction
Stallions 31, Maulers 17
Moneyline
The Stallions have scored no fewer than 27 points in a game this season and average 33.3 points per game. The Maulers scored a season-high 21 in their win last week, but had only 18 combined points the previous 2 weeks.
But the Stallions are so heavily favored that it doesn’t make sense to bet the moneyline.
PASS.
Against the spread
The Stallions lost last week, but won their previous two games by 17 and 40 points. The Maulers failed to cover the spread in either of their losses and will struggle to keep up with the Birmingham offense.
BET STALLIONS -8.5 (-110).
Over/Under
The Maulers have not had a game reached 40 total points yet this season while twice the Stallions have had totals of 44 or more.
If the Stallions reach the 30-point mark, it will be tough to avoid the Over.
BET OVER 43.5 (-110).
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