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Week six of the UFL continues in St. Louis as the St. Louis Battlehawks host the Houston Roughnecks. It is time to continue our UFL odds series with a Roughnecks-Battlehawks prediction, pick, and how-to-watch.
The Roughnecks come into the game sitting at 1-4 on the year. They lost their first three games of the year, with two close losses early on before a 14-point loss to the Panthers. They would then win at home over the Renegades, with a 17-9 victory. Last week, it was a blowout though, falling 32-9 to the Stallions. Meanwhile, the Battlehawks are 4-1 on the year. They lost the first game of the year by two to the Panthers. Since then, they have continued to win. Last week, it was a dominating performance by the BAttlehawks, winning 45-12 over the Defenders.
Here are the UFL odds, courtesy of FanDuel.
UFL Odds: Roughnecks-Battlehawks Odds
Houston Roughnecks: +12.5 (-105)
Moneyline: +650
St. Louis Battlehawks: -12.5 (-115)
Moneyline: -950
Over: 47.5 (-105)
Under: 47.5 (-115)
How to Watch Roughnecks vs. Battlehawks
Time: 3:00 PM ET/noon PT
TV: Fox
Stream: fuboTV (Click for free trial)
Why Roughnecks Will Cover/Win
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The Roughnecks are sixth in the UFL in total yards per game. They are last in rushing yards per game and fifth in passing yards. The Roughnecks are later in the UFL in points though. Reid Sinnett has led the offense at quarterback this year. He has completed 66.4 percent of his passes this year, for 812 yards. Sinnett also has four touchdowns and two interceptions. Sinnett Aso has run for 34 yards and a score this year.
The primary running back this year has been TJ Pledger IV. He has 47 rushes for 140 yards on the year. He has yet to find the endzone this year though. In the receiving game, Justin Hall has led the way. He has 224 yards this year with a touchdown on 27 catches. Keke Chism has 195 yards and a score, while Emmanuel Butler rounds out the top receivers with 126 yards and a score. Overall, four different players have touchdown receptions, and five players are over 100 yards receiving this year.
The Roughnecks are fifth in the UFL in yards against per game this year. They are seventh against the run, but second against the pass. The Roughnecks are fifth in the UFL in points allowed. Ethan Westbrooks has 3.5 sacks this year, while also having five other tracks for a loss. Meanwhile, Rueben Foster has been solid this year. He has 24 tackles, with three for a loss, while also having three pass breakups, an interception, and a fumble recovery.
Why Battlehawks Will Cover/Win
The Battlehawks are second in the UFL in yards per game this year, they are third in rushing yards and fourth in passing yards. The Battlehawks are first in the UFL in points per game this year. AJ McCarron has been leading the team this year at quarterback. He has completed 68.5 percent of his passes this year for 1051 yards and ten touchdowns. Further, he has thrown just one interception on the year. McCarron has also run a touchdown this year.
Meanwhile, Jacob Saylors leads the rushing attack. He has played in just four games this year but ran for 224 yards and two scored. Wayne Gallman also has two scores on the ground this year in four games, while Mataeo Durant has a touchdown with 134 yards on the ground. Hakeem Butler Has been great in the receiving game. He has 344 yards on the year with three touchdowns. He has also brought in 25 of 35 targets on the year. Further, Marcell Ateman has also scored three times this year. He has 15 receptions for 206 yards on the season.
The Battlehawks are first in the UFL in yards against per game this year. They are third in rushing yards against while sitting the best in the UFL in passing yards against. They are also fourth in points against this year. Travis Freeney and Pita Taumoepenu both have four tackles for a loss this year. Sweeney had three sacks, while Taumoepenu had four on the year. Meanwhile, Mike Rose has two pass breakups and two interceptions.
Final Roughnecks-Battlehawks Prediction & Pick
The Battlehawks stumbled in the opening game, but have been dominant since. they are one of the best offensive units in the UFL and also one of the best on defense. The Roughnecks do not have the rushing attack to control the clock, and while thye are good against the pass, the Battlehawks will find openings due to having to protect against their run offense. This should be an easy win for St. Louis at home.
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Final Roughnecks-Battlehawks Prediction & Pick: Battlehawks -12.5 (-115)
