The odds for the 2020 XFL Championship have been shaken up rather significantly following a successful opening weekend for the new league. Now that fans and bettors have a stronger understanding of the rules and game style – and of which teams have the best understanding of those rules – we reassess the 2020 XFL Championship odds, with futures picks and our best bets.
2020 XFL Championship Odds
Odds via BetMGM, last updated February 11, at 2 p.m. ET.
| TEAM | PRESEASON ODDS | UPDATED ODDS |
| New York Guardians | +350 | +350 |
| DC Defenders | +750 | +350 |
| Houston Roughnecks | +750 | +500 |
| Dallas Renegades | +250 | +600 |
| Tampa Bay Vipers | +550 | +600 |
| St. Louis Battlehawks | +1000 | +700 |
| Los Angeles Wildcats | +450 | +1000 |
| Seattle Dragons | +1200 | +1600 |
The Guardians stay at +350 as the Renegades plummet down the board. New York pummeled Tampa Bay 23-3 at home in Week 1, as ex-NFL QB Matt McGloin completed 15 of 29 passes for 182 yards and a touchdown. The defense recorded two interceptions and a fumble recovery.
2020 XFL Championship Odds: Risers
DC Defenders
The Defenders soared into a share of top spot with their 31-19 win over the lowly Dragons in Saturday afternoon’s league-opening game in DC. QB Cardale Jones was the difference with 235 passing yards and two touchdowns, while adding another 28 yards on the ground.
Houston Roughnecks
The Roughnecks climbed into the third on the odds board with their 37-17 victory over the Wildcats Saturday. Little-known QB P.J. Walker racked up four touchdowns against just one interception while completing 23 of 39 pass attempts for 272 yards.
St. Louis Battlehawks
The Battlehawks opened the year with the second-worst odds in the XFL, but they were the only road team to win as they toppled the heavily-favored Renegades. Matt Jones led the backfield with 85 yards on 21 attempts, while Christine Michael managed to gain zero yards on seven carries.
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2020 XFL Championship Odds: Fallers
Dallas Renegades
The Renegades should get somewhat of a pass for their season-opening loss, as starting QB Landry Jones was ruled out for Week 1. Backup Philip Nelson was efficient (33-for-42) in his place, but he finished with 209 yards and no touchdowns against one INT.
Los Angeles Wildcats
The Wildcats took the biggest fall down the board following their 20-point loss to the Roughnecks. They opened the season with the third-best odds, but are now considered longshots to climb out of a 0-1 hole. WR Nelson Spruce was a bright spot, as he caught 11 of 15 targets for 103 yards.
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