The Tampa Bay Bandits (2-1) face the Birmingham Stallions (3-0) in Week 4 of the USFL schedule. Kickoff is 7 p.m. ET at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Bandits vs. Stallions odds with USFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Bandits are coming off a come-from-behind 27-26 win over the Houston Gamblers in Week 3. They scored 10 4th-quarter points and held the Gamblers scoreless in the first frame to get the 1-point win. QB Jordan Ta’amu threw a touchdown pass and rushed for another in the win.
The Stallions have won their first 3 games of the season, benefitting from the only home-field advantage in the league, as every game is played in Birmingham. They defeated the previously unbeaten New Orleans Breakers 22-13 last week. They outscored the Breakers 12-0 in the 4th quarter as they forced 2 turnovers.
Bandits vs. Stallions odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:27 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Bandits +133 (bet $100 to win $133) | Stallions -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Bandits +2 (-110) | Stallions -2 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 38 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Bandits vs. Stallions key injuries
Bandits
- DE Mekhi Brown (illness) out
- OL Juwann Bushell-Beatty (illness) questionable
- CB Christian Campbell (though) questionable
- S Stephen Griffin (ankle) out
- S Obi Melifonwu (thigh) questionable
- LB T.J. Neal (thigh) probable
- C Bruno Regan (leg) out
Stallions
- TE Cary Angeline (illness) questionable
- LB Lorenzo Burns (illness) questionable
- QB Montell Cozart (illness) questionable
- LB DeMarquis Gates (illness) questionable
- DE Chauncy Haney (illness) questionable
- LS Terrill Hanks (hamstring) probable
- FB Bobby Holly (illness) questionable
- QB Alex McGough (ankle) probable
- QB J’Mar Smith (illness) questionable
- LB Scooby Wright (illness) questionable
Bandits vs. Stallions picks and predictions
Prediction
Stallions 23, Bandits 17
Money line
The Bandits’ 47 points scored are the second-fewest points in the league despite their 2-1 record.
The Stallions’ 83 points are the second-most in the USFL, trailing only Philadelphia’s 89. Smith leads the league with 5 touchdown passes.
The Stallions have the best turnover plus-minus this season at +3 and they are the one team playing in their home city.
Take the STALLIONS (-165).
Against the spread
The Stallions have not won any of their games by fewer than 4 points. They have increased their margin of victory each week, winning their opener by 4 points, their second game by 5 and last week’s outing by 9.
The Bandits’ one loss was a 34-3 drubbing by the New Orleans Breakers, but they will struggle to keep up with the Stallions’ offense.
Take the STALLIONS -2 (-110).
Over/Under
Last week’s win for the Stallions was the first game that didn’t have over 50 points. It finished with only 35.
The Bandits’ last game had 53 points but their previous high was 37 in total points.
Half of Week 3’s games had more points than tonight’s projected total.
I LEAN OVER 38 (-110).
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