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It is a USFL conference battle as the Memphis Showboats visit the Michigan Panthers. It is time to continue our UFL odds series with a Showboats-Pathers prediction and pick.
The Showboats enter the game at 1-6 on the year. They took the first game of the year with a six-point win over the Houston Roughnecks. Since then, they have not won. Last week they faced the Arlington Renegades, who did not have a win on the season. It was also not very close, as the Showboats lost 47-23.
The Panthers come in as winners of four of their last five games overall, while sitting at 5-2 on the season. That places them in second place in the USFL conference. They are coming in off a dominating victory. They were on the road with the DC Defenders. They would win 22-9.
Here are the UFL odds, courtesy of FanDuel.
UFL Odds: Showboats-Panthers Odds
Memphis Showboats: +8.5 (-110)
Moneyline: +360
Michigan Panthers: -8.5 (-110)
Moneyline: -450
Over: 46.5 (-110)
Under: 46.5 (-110)
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Why The Showboats Can Cover/Win
The Showboats are eighth in the UFL in total yards per game this year. They are seventh in rushing yards per game while sitting sixth in passing yards. The Showboats are sixth in total points per game. The quarterback situation has been odd in Memphis Case Cookus originally had the job, then lost it, but now is splitting time again. Cookus has passed for 810 yards on 61.4 percent passing. He also has six touchdowns and three interceptions. Troy Williams splits time with him. Williams has passed for 576 yards, five touchdowns, and five scores.
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The top running back on the season has been Darius Victor. He comes in with 71 rushes, but just 206 yards and a score on the year. Victor also has 20 receptions for 112 yards. Jonathan Adams and Daewood Davis have been the biggest offensive weapons this year. Adams comes in with 21 catches for 298 yards on the year. Meanwhile, Davis has 35 catches for 357 yards and three scores. Vinny Papale also has four touchdowns this year, with 25 receptions and 225 yards.
The Showboats are eighth in the UFL in yards against this year. They are sixth UFL against the run this year while sitting eighth against the pass this year. Memphis is also eight in the UFL in points against. On defense, Malik Lawal has 35 tackles on the year to lead the team. He also has two tackles for a loss. He missed the last game and could be out for this one. Meanwhile, Jordan Ferguson has four tackles of a loss this year, and three sacks, to lead the team.
Why The Panthers Can Cover/Win
The Panthers are fourth in the UFL in yards this year, sitting second in rushing yards, but eighth in passing. Still, they are fourth in the UFL in points per game. EJ Perry and Danny Etling have split time this year at quarterback. Perry has completed 55 of 89 passes, for 664 yards. He has two touchdowns and three interceptions as well. He has now missed two straight games and it looks like he will be out too. Danny Etling has completed 41 of 65 passes for 482 yards and two touchdowns, with an interception. Etling also has a touchdown on the ground this year. Last week Bryce Perkins and Brian Lewerke split time. Perkins was 11-13 passing with 116 yards. Lewerke was 5-13 for just 37 yards.
West Hills has been solid on the ground this year. He has 277 yards on the ground this year with five touchdowns. EJ Perry has four scores on the ground this year while running for 152 yards. Finally, Matthews Colburn II has 157 294 this year and two scores. This gives the Panthers 13 rushing touchdowns this year. Marcus Simms has been great receiving. He has brought in 22 receptions this year for 421 yards and three touchdowns. Trey Quinn also had 19 receptions for 183 yards but has not scored this year.
The Panthers are fifth in yards against per game this year. The Panthers are third in points allowed per game this year while sitting second against the run and sixth against the pass. Breeland Speaks has been solid this year. He has seven tackles for a loss and 5.5 sacks on the year. Kai Nacua has been amazing in coverage. He has three interceptions and six pass breakups on the year.
Final Showboats-Panthers Prediction & Pick
These are two teams going in opposite directions. The Showboats just lost to the worst team in the UFL this year. The offense has been awful with two quarterbacks coming in and out. The Panther's offense has struggled in the passing game with different quarterbacks in and out as well. They have been able to rely on the ground game though. That will be the difference in this one as the Panthers win.
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Final Showboats-Panthers Prediction & Pick: Panthers -8.5 (-110)
