The Philadelphia Stars (4-4) meet the New Jersey Generals (2-6) Sunday in a Week 9 USFL game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Stars vs. Generals odds, and make our expert USFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Stars suffered a 27-24 setback in Birmingham last week against the Stallions, halting a 3-game straight up (SU) win streak. However, the Stars have posted an impressive 4-0 against the spread (ATS) run, the 2nd-best active streak in the USFL after the Memphis Showboats saw a 6-0 ATS run end Saturday.
The Generals started off at 2-1 SU/ATS this season, but New Jersey is in freefall since Week 4, going 0-5 SU/ATS. The defense was a strength early on, but the Gens have allowed 24 or more points in 3 of the last 5 games.
These teams met in Detroit in Week 5, and the Stars picked up a 24-21 victory, winning outright as a 6.5-point underdog to kick off their current 4-0 ATS run. The Over (43.5) narrowly came through in that game, too, kicking off a 4-1 streak.
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Stars vs. Generals odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:25 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Stars -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Generals +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
- Against the spread: Stars -2.5 (-105) | Generals +2.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Stars vs. Generals key injuries
(From official team Twitter pages)
Stars
- LB BJ Bello (groin) out
- OL Tristen Taylor (ankle) out
Generals
- DL Tyshun Render (toe) out
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Stars vs. Generals picks and predictions
Prediction
Stars 27, Generals 19
Moneyline
PHILADELPHIA (-135) is an amazing value at this price point, especially if you don’t want to fiddle around with the points.
The Stars are the best of the lot in the North Division, and Philly disposed of New Jersey (+115) in the first meeting in Detroit by a 24-21 score. That loss really seemed to kick the Gens into a tailspin. New Jersey has lost 5 straight overall, including 2 of 3 games by 6 or more points since Philadelphia took the wind out of its sails.
Against the spread
PHILADELPHIA -2.5 (-105) is a strong value in this rematch. It won by 3 points in the 1st meeting, and Philly has won 2 of the last 3 games by 6 or more points, covering 4 straight outings. The Stars have the longest current cover streak in the USFL, and it isn’t ending in Canton on Sunday night.
Over/Under
OVER 43.5 (-110) is the lean, but go lightly. This is a big number with the Generals struggling on offense lately.
The Generals have managed just 16.0 PPG in the last 3 outings, which should give Over bettors pause. However, Jersey has also allowed 24 or more points in 3 of the last 5 outings, including 25.0 PPG in the last 2 contests.
The Stars defense has coughed up 29.0 PPG in the last 2 games, so we should see some decent fireworks in the USFL Week 9 finale.
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