The Tampa Bay Bandits (1-1) square off against the Houston Gamblers (1-1) Saturday at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET )FOX). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Bandits vs. Gamblers odds with USFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Bandits earned a win and cover in the opener against the Pittsburgh Maulers, but were smacked back to Earth last week in a 34-3 beatdown by Gulf Coast rival New Orleans Breakers.
The Gamblers scratched out an ugly 17-12 victory over the Michigan Panthers in Week 1 before suffering a 33-28 setback against the Birmingham Stallions last weekend in an entertaining affair.
Bandits vs. Gamblers 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 3:15 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Bandits -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Gamblers +122 (bet $100 to win $122)
- Against the spread (ATS): Bandits -3 (-110) | Gamblers +3 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 38.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Bandits vs. Gamblers key injuries
Bandits
- None
Gamblers
- QB Kenji Bahar (hand) out
- LB Drew Lewis (arm) out
- CB Jamar Summers (leg) out
Bandits vs. Gamblers picks and predictions
Prediction
Gamblers 23, Bandits 19
Money line
BET 0.3 UNITS ON THE GAMBLERS (+122).
They have been much more prolific on offense so far than the Bandits. That’s why Houston is the lean here. Tampa looked atrocious last week against New Orleans, getting outgained 374 to 194 in total yards with a minus-3 turnover ratio and just 3.1 yards per play to 5.2 per play for the opposition.
Against the spread
BACK THE GAMBLERS +3 (-110) TO WIN 0.7 UNITS. However, you can divvy up a full unit between this play and the money line wager however you desire.
Over/Under
By USFL standards so far, this game will be a shootout so lean to the OVER 38.5 (-112).
Tampa Bay allowed 374 total yards and 34 points last week, while the Houston defense was trampled for 33 points and 391 total yards. Both offenses should be able to generate plenty Saturday.
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