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San Antonio Brahmas at Arlington Renegades odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s San Antonio Brahmas at Arlington Renegades Week 6 odds and lines, with expert XFL picks, predictions and best bets.

In Week 6 of the XFL season, The San Antonio Brahmas (1-4) are on the road to face the Arlington Renegades (3-2). Sunday’s kickoff is at 3 p.m. ET at Choctaw Stadium (ABC). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Brahmas vs. Renegades odds, and make our expert XFL picks, predictions and bets.

The teams met last week in San Antonio, with the Renegades winning 12-10 as Arlington picked off 3 passes and scored their lone TD on a 1-yard De’Veon Smith run with 1:12 left in the third quarter. It was the last points of the game and gave the Renegades the win.

The Brahmas have lost 3 games in a row.

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Brahmas at Renegades odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:40 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Brahmas +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Renegades -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Brahmas +3 (-115) | Renegades -3 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 32.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Brahmas at Renegades key injuries

Brahmas

QB Reid Sinnett (foot) out
RB Kalen Ballage (Achilles) out
QB Jack Coan (ankle) questionable

Renegades

DB Shakur Brown (hamstring) questionable
DB Jordan Miller (elbow) questionable
LB Edmond Robinson (hamstring) questionable
OL Jake Stetz (knee) questionable

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Brahmas at Renegades picks and predictions

Prediction

Renegades 15, Brahmas 11

Moneyline

The Renegades are 2-0 at home and they beat the Brahmas last week on the road. However, they have not scored more than 14 points in a game since their season opener.

The Brahmas have lost 3 straight games and have not scored more than 13 points in that streak. But the value is better on the spread, so PASS on the moneyline.

Against the spread

While I like the Renegades to win, there is still some action worth your time on the spread. The Renegades have not won a game by more than 2 points this season. Only once have the Brahmas lost by fewer than 3 points and that was last week at home in their loss to Arlington.

The Brahmas are down a quarterback and their backup is hobbled.

BET RENEGADES -3 (-105).

Over/Under

The Renegades have not scored more than 14 points since the opener and the Brahmas have scored more than 15 points only once. Their matchup last week had only 22 points.

BET UNDER 32.5 (-105).

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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

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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

Battlehawks

None

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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Seattle Sea Dragons at Orlando Guardians odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Seattle Sea Dragons at Orlando Guardians Week 6 odds and lines, with expert XFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Seattle Sea Dragons (3-2) face the Orlando Guardians (0-5) Saturday in a Week 6 XFL action. Kickoff from Camping World Stadium in Orlando is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Sea Dragons vs. Guardians odds, and make our expert XFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Sea Dragons are flying high after handing the Houston Roughnecks their first loss of the season by a 21-14 score in Week 5. QB Ben DiNucci tossed 3 interceptions against just 1 touchdown in the victory, although he also led the team with 33 rushing yards and added a score on the ground.

The Guardians put up a valiant effort but remain winless after a 35-32 road loss at the Vegas Vipers in Week 5. QB Quinten Dormady threw for 256 yards while tossing a pair of TDs with no miscues, and he hooked up 8 times with WR/TE Cody Latimer for 124 yards and a score.

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Sea Dragons at Guardians odds

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Moneyline (ML): Sea Dragons -410 (bet $410 to win $100) | Guardians +310 (bet $100 to win $310)
Against the spread (ATS): Sea Dragons -9.5 (-110) | Guardians +9.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 42.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Sea Dragons at Guardians key injuries

Sea Dragons

OL TJ Stoment (illness) probable

Guardians

None

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Sea Dragons at Guardians picks and predictions

Prediction

Sea Dragons 22, Guardians 16

Moneyline

The Sea Dragons (-410) will cost you more than 4 times your initial return, and betting heavy favorites like that is not a good long-term betting strategy, especially in the XFL where the sample size is still relatively small.

PASS.

Against the spread

The GUARDIANS +9.5 (-110) are worth a look at home, as the Sea Dragons are coming off a huge win and are likely to have a bit of a letdown.

Seattle has also committed plenty of turnovers this season despite its overall success and has elected to go for 3-point conversions on a fairly regular basis, despite rather limited success. That leaves a lot of points on the field and hurts those laying the points.

Over/Under

The UNDER 42.5 (-110) is a decent play, as Sea Dragons have cashed the Under in each of the past 2 games. It has averaged just 18.0 points per game in its last 2 outings and the defense has been suffocating with just 10 points allowed per game.

The Guardians are coming off their highest-scoring offensive outing, posting 32 points against the equally disappointing Vipers. The Over is 4-1 overall for the Guardians, so there is some risk here. However, look for the Sea Dragons to be a little sluggish after a big win last week and a cross-country trip to Central Florida.

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Orlando Guardians at Vegas Vipers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Orlando Guardians at Vegas Vipers Week 5 odds and lines, with expert XFL picks, predictions and best bets.

Week 5 of the XFL season features 2 Saturday games, the last of which has the Orlando Guardians (0-4) on the road to face the Vegas Vipers (0-4) in a battle of the winless. Kickoff is Saturday night at 10 p.m. ET at Cashman Field (FX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. Vipers odds, and make our expert XFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Guardians were 9-point underdogs at home last week against the Houston Roughnecks and lost 44-16 for their 4th loss in a row to start the season.

The Vipers are also winless. They were 6-point road dogs against the D.C. Defenders and lost 32-18, failing to cover the spread.

It is the first meeting between the two teams this season.

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Guardians at Vipers odds

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Moneyline (ML): Guardians +265 (bet $100 to win $265) | Vipers -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Guardians +7.5 (-110) | Vipers -7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 41.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Guardians at Vipers key injuries

Guardans

QB Deandre Francois (concussion) questionable
OL Brett Boyko (ankle) questionable

Vipers

DB Nihuel Harris (ankle)
WR Martavis Bryant (knee) questionable
OL Isaiah Williams (ankle) questionable
TE Sean Price (abdomen) questionable
DB Adam Sparks (neck) questionable
DL Robert Windsor (shoulder) questionable

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Guardians at Vipers picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 24, Vipers 22

Moneyline

There isn’t much to like from either team so far this season.

Neither team has won a game. The Vipers have suffered 2 double-digit losses. The Guardians have 3.

What is odd is seeing the massive odds in favor of the Vipers.

Because both team have struggled and the outcome is a bit of a toss-up, this is the type of game where taking a swing with big positive odds is a good wager.

Why not the Guardians?

BET GUARDIANS (+265).

Against the spread

Two weeks ago, the Guardians lost a 1-point game to Arlington.

Vegas has a 2-point loss and a 4-point loss.

If you aren’t comfortable enough to bet big on the visiting Guardians, consider betting them on the spread, expecting at least a close game between 2 struggling teams.

BET GUARDIANS +7.5 (-110).

Over/Under

Three of the Guardians’ 4 games this season have had totals higher than tonight’s projection.

The same is the case for the Vipers.

The Guardians allow 29 points per game.

BET OVER 41.5 (-115).

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

Analyzing Saturday’s DC Destroyers at St. Louis Battlehawks Week 5 odds and lines, with expert XFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The DC Defenders (4-0) travel to meet the St. Louis Battlehawks (3-1) Saturday in a Week 5 matchup at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (FX/ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Defenders vs. Battlehawks odds, and make our expert XFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Defenders are the XFL’s last unbeaten team after Houston lost earlier this week against Seattle. DC is coming off its most lopsided victory of the season, topping the Vegas Vipers by a 32-18 score last time out. The Over has cashed in 3 of 4 games for DC this season, too.

The Battlehawks packed the Dome last week in a record XFL crowd of 38,310 fans for the home opener. St. Louis didn’t disappoint its throng of fans, picking up an emphatic 24-11 win, as QB A.J. McCarron passed for 214 yards.

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Defenders at Battlehawks odds

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Moneyline (ML): Defenders -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Battlehawks +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Against the spread (ATS): Defenders -2 (-108) | Battlehawks +2 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 42.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Defenders at Battlehawks key injuries

Defenders

TE Ethan Wolf (ankle) questionable

Battlehawks

CB Tim Harris (hamstring) probable
OL Jaryd Jones-Smith (suspension) out
DT Elom Lumor (groin) probable
WR Steven Mitchell (quadriceps) probable

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Defenders at Battlehawks picks and predictions

Prediction

Battlehawks 24, Defenders 22

Moneyline

The BATTLEHAWKS (+105) are a good bet to hand the Defenders (-130) their first setback of the season.

Playing in St. Louis is probably the most intimidating environment in the XFL, and the Battlehawks will continue to benefit from the noise in home games similar to the NFL home-field advantage. It was a wild scene last week against the Renegades.

Against the spread

If you like the Battlehawks +2 (-112), you should just play it straight up at plus-money. Unless you feel that the Defenders -2 (-108) are only going to win by 1, there is no reason to play the underdog with the points rather than just playing them straight up.

PASS.

Over/Under

The OVER 42.5 (-110) is the lean. It has cashed in 3 of 4 games for St. Louis so far, including the first meeting at Audi Field in Washington D.C., which resulted in 62 total points.

The Defenders have cashed the Over in 3 of 4 games to date, too, while the Over/Under is 2-2 for the Battlehawks.

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Houston Roughnecks at Seattle Sea Dragons odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Houston Roughnecks at Seattle Sea Dragons Week 5 odds and lines, with expert XFL picks, predictions and best bets.

Week 5 of the XFL schedule kicks off with a Thursday night game between the unbeaten Houston Roughnecks (4-0) at the Seattle Sea Dragons (2-2). Kickoff is 9 p.m. ET at Lumen Field (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Roughnecks vs. Sea Dragons odds, and make our expert XFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Roughnecks stayed unbeaten with a 44-16 blowout road win against the Orlando Guardians, easily covering the 9-point spread as the favorites. They built a 20-point lead and never looked back. QB Brandon Silvers threw 3 TD passes.

The Sea Dragons evened their record at 2-2 with a low-scoring home win over the San Antonio Brahmas. They covered the 4.5-point spread as favorites with the 15-6 win.

This is the 1st meeting between the teams this season.

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Roughnecks at Sea Dragons odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:46 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Roughnecks -180 (bet $180 to win $100) | Sea Dragons +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
Against the spread (ATS): Roughnecks -3 (-110) | Sea Dragons +3 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 42.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Roughnecks vs. Sea Dragons key injuries

Roughnecks

None listed

Sea Dragons

RB Morgan Ellison (knee) questionable
CB Linden Stephens (knee) questionable

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Roughnecks at Sea Dragons picks and predictions

Prediction

Roughnecks 36, Sea Dragons 29

Moneyline

Houston is the highest-scoring team in the league. Seattle is No. 1 in yards, but does lead the league in turnovers.

This is a June Jones offense against a Wade Phillips defense. The Roughnecks lead the XFL in sacks and interceptions. Seattle has the league’s top two receivers and the leading rusher.

Houston has strength on both sides of the ball. However, betting the Roughnecks on the moneyline isn’t worth the action when you can make a good wager on the spread.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Roughnecks have not won a game by fewer than 9 points this season. Seattle’s two losses have been by 2 and 4 points.

Houston seems a cut above almost everyone else in the league right now.

BET ROUGHNECKS -3 (-110).

Over/Under

The Sea Dragons have had only 1 game this season with more than 40 points. The Roughnecks have had 2.

With a game featuring 1 team as the league’s leader in scoring and the other as the league’s leader in total offense, there should be points scored.

BET OVER 42.5 (-115).

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Vegas Vipers at D.C. Defender odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Vegas Vipers at D.C. Defenders Week 4 odds and lines, with expert XFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The XFL Week 4 schedule wraps up Sunday night with the winless Vegas Vipers (0-3) visiting the undefeated D.C. Defenders (3-0). Kickoff at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. is 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Vipers vs. Defenders odds, and make our expert XFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Vipers gave up 15 points in the 4th-quarter last week in a 30-26 home loss to the Seattle Sea Dragons as 3.5-point underdogs. Vegas allowed 4 TD passes by Seattle QB Ben DiNucci.

The Defenders sent the St. Louis BattleHawks to their first loss of the year in a 34-28 home win as 2.5-point favorites. They outscored St. Louis 20-14 in the 2nd half and withstood 4 A.J. McCarron TD passes, intercepting him twice.

The Defenders beat the Vipers 18-6 in Vegas in Week 2.

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Vipers at Defenders odds

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Moneyline (ML): Vipers +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Defender -270 (bet $270 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Vipers +6 (-108) | Defender -6 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 41.5 (O: -110 | U: _110)

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Vipers at Defenders key injuries

Vipers

DB Deontay Anderson (Achilles) questionable
QB Brett Hundley (thigh) questionable
OL Kahill McKenzie (toe) out
OL Mike Miller (lower leg) questionable
TE Sean Price (abdomen) questionable
LB Martrell Spaight (thigh) questionable
DB Adam Spark (shoulder) questionable
OL Isaiah Williams (ankle) questionable
DB Nijuel Hill (ankle) questionable

Defenders

C Mike Maetti (illness) questionable
C Ty Clary (knee) out
TE Ethan Wolf (knee, ankle) out

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Vipers at Defenders picks and predictions

Prediction

Defenders 26, Vipers 22

Moneyline

The Defenders will be missing 2 key defenders as LB Francis Bernard and DL Gabe Wright were both suspended for their involvement in an altercation in the game against St. Louis.

The Vipers will have a new offensive playcaller after OC Duane Taylor was fired on Friday. Vegas is averaging 17.3 points per game. The Defenders have averaged 24.6 points per game through 3 weeks.

I expect a D.C. home win but PASS on the moneyline because the better value is the spread.

Against the spread

The Defenders are 3-0 ATS on the season, covering the spread in both games in which they have been favored. The Vipers have not covered the spread in their last 2 games but did in Week 1.

In this matchup, the Defenders’ defensive losses will impact the game. Six points is just too much to lay up this week.

BET VIPERS +6 (-108).

Over/Under

The 1st matchup in Week 2 had only 24 total points, but that is the only game the Vipers have had with a total under 40.

The Defenders’ game last week was their 1st that had more than 40 points.

BET OVER 41.5 (-110).

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

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

The Arlington Renegades (2-1) and the St. Louis Battlehawks (2-1) meet Sunday at The Dome at America’s Center. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (ESPN2/ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Renegades vs. Battlehawks odds, and make our expert XFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Renegades are expected to turn to QB Kyle Sloter for his 2nd consecutive start. Although Arlington has a winning record, it has struggled a bit and both wins are against winless teams (Vegas and Orlando). And those 2 wins are by a combined 3 points, so pump the brakes a little on Arlington’s expectations.

Arlington also has a 2.5 rushing yards per attempt average, easily the lowest in the XFL. On the flip side, the Renegades are very good against the run, but mediocre against the pass, and that’s bad news against St. Louis.

To make matters worse, Arlington’s secondary is banged up. It lost CB Josh Hawkins to a torn ACL, and he is the 3rd defensive back to land on the reserve list already this season.

The Battlehawks play their 1st home game of the season, and it should be a raucous crowd in St. Louis with more than 30,000 fans. QB AJ McCarron is 3rd in the XFL with 636 passing yards, 7 TD and 2 INT through 3 games.

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Renegades at Battlehawks odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 11:01 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Renegades +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Battlehawks -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Renegades +4.5 (-115) | Battlehawks -4.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 36.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Renegades at Battlehawks key injuries

Renegades

LB Otaro Alaka (ankle) doubtful
LB Edmond Robinson (thigh) doubtful

Battlehawks

WR Marcell Ateman (hamstring) questionable
WR Hakeem Butler (hamstring) questionable
RB Brian Hall (hamstring) questionable
OT Jaryd Jones-Smith (suspension) out
WR Steven Mitchell (quadriceps) questionable

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Renegades at Battlehawks picks and predictions

Prediction

Battlehawks 29, Renegades 15

Moneyline

The Battlehawks (-190) are just a little too expensive for my liking, over my personal limit for a moneyline play, especially for the XFL.

PASS, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

The BATTLEHAWKS -4.5 (-105) might be my favorite play, not only of the XFL weekend, but of the entire season so far.

I think that the line is a little lower because the Renegades +4.5 (-115) have a winning overall. However, they barely won against Vegas and Orlando, the 2 worst teams in the league. Arlington might be the 6th-best team, but the line suggests otherwise.

Meanwhile, St. Louis is opening the upper deck at the dome, and you can expect a super raucous crowd. Toss in the fact the secondary is dinged up for Arlington, and the Battlehawks are a pass-happy team, and this one could get super ugly. I’d go 2 full units on St. Louis to cover.

Over/Under

OVER 36.5 (-110) is a concern, as Arlington has really had some difficulty making things happen on offense. However, St. Louis will do most of the heavy lifting here, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see the Battlehawks flirt with 30 points. It’s gonna be pass, pass, pass for St. Louis, taking advantage of the depleted secondary of Arlington.

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Houston Roughnecks at Orlando Guardians odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Houston Roughnecks at Orlando Guardians Week 4 odds and lines, with expert XFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Houston Roughnecks (3-0) visit the Orlando Guardians (0-3) in Week 4 on Saturday. Kick from Camping World Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (FX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Roughnecks vs. Guardians odds, and make our expert XFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Roughnecks have had an impressive start to their season with a 3-0 record thus far. In Week 1, they toppled Orlando 33-12 and followed that up with a 23-14 home win in Week 2 and a 22-13 home victory in Week 3. This week will be their first road game of the season.

Orlando has struggled mightily this season. It is 0-3 and before last week had not kept a game within 18 points, opening up the season with a 33-12 loss followed by a Week 2 30-12 loss. Last week, the Guardians fell 10-9 in yet another rough offensive showing.

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Roughnecks at Guardians odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:44 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Roughnecks -400 (bet $400 to win $100) | Guardians +300 (bet $100 to win $300)
Against the spread (ATS): Roughnecks -9 (-110) | Guardians +9 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 37.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Roughnecks at Guardians key injuries

Roughnecks

RB Max Borghi (knee) questionable

Guardians

None

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Roughnecks at Guardians picks and predictions

Prediction

Roughnecks 24, Guardians 9

Moneyline

PASS.

At 4 times the risk as the potential return, the moneyline is not playable in this matchup.

Against the spread

BET ROUGHNECKS -9 (-110).

In their 3 wins this year, the Roughnecks have averaged a winning margin of 13 points. In the Guardians’ 3 losses this year, they have averaged a losing margin of 13.33 points. Expect the Roughnecks to roll through the Guardians and cover this spread.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 37.5 (-108).

The Guardians have struggled offensively this season, scoring 12 or fewer points in each of their 3 games. Houston started the season hot scoring 34 points but has scored 23 and 22 points, respectively, in Weeks 2 and 3.

While Houston toppled Orlando 33-12 at home in Week 1, it is yet to be seen how they will perform on the road. While another blowout is likely, its offense has slowed in the weeks following.

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San Antonio Brahmas at Seattle Sea Dragons odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s San Antonio Brahmas at Seattle Sea Dragons odds and lines, with expert XFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Antonio Brahmas (1-2) and the Seattle Sea Dragons (1-2) meet Saturday night at Lumen Field in Seattle. Kickoff is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (FX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Brahmas vs. Sea Dragons odds, and make our expert XFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Brahmas followed up a 30-12 win on the road against the Orlando Guardians with a 22-13 setback against the Houston Roughnecks last Sunday. Now, San Antonio has a quick 6-day turnaround and a plane ride to the Pacific Northwest.

The Sea Dragons have scored 20 or more points in all 3 games to date, and Seattle scored its first win last week in a 30-26 decision at Vegas. The Sea Dragons rank 1st in yard per game (383.0) and passing yards per game (284.0). However, Seattle has had problems defensively, especially against the run, allowing 104.0 yards per game (6th).

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Brahmas at Sea Dragons odds

Provided by Tipico 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): Brahmas +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Sea Dragons -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Brahmas +4.5 (-110) | Sea Dragons -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 40.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Brahmas at Sea Dragons key injuries

Brahmas

WR T.J. Vasher (shoulder) out

Sea Dragons

RB Morgan Ellison (leg) questionable
TE Charlie Taumoepau (calf) questionable

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Brahmas at Sea Dragons picks and predictions

Prediction

Sea Dragons 25, Brahmas 19

Moneyline

The Sea Dragons (-210) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return, and that’s just a little too expensive.

PASS, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

The SEA DRAGONS -4.5 (-110) looked rather formidable last week, as former NFL WR Josh Gordon resurfaced, and he looked like the star he was supposed to be. The Seattle offense has been fire, as former NFL signal caller QB Ben DiNucci has done a good job leading this offense. If the defense can give Seattle anything, it wouldn’t be surprising to see a double-digit win.

Over/Under

OVER 40.5 (-110) is the play, as again, Seattle has a lights-out offense. This team has scored 22.0 PPG, and it allows 22.7 PPG. San Antonio isn’t nearly as prolific on offense, but it does have the 2nd-best rushing attack, led by former NFL tailback Kalen Ballage.

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