The top two teams in the XFL conference of the UFL take the field as the San Antonio Brahmas visit the St. Louis Battlehawks. It is time to continue our UFL odds series with a Brahmas-Battlehawks prediction and pick.
Much like the first game of the weekend, this matchup will feature the two playoff trams from the XFL conference. The Brahmas are currently the top seed in the XFL division, sitting 7-2 on the year. The Battlehawks are sitting at 6-3, and are coming off a loss. Unlike the first game of the weekend, where one team is all but assured to be at home, this game will see play at home next week. The Battlehawks won the first game of the season and will take the season series with the win this week.
Here are the UFL odds, courtesy of FanDuel.
UFL Odds: Brahmas-Battlehawks Odds
San Antonio Brahmas +2.5 (+100)
Moneyline: +125
St. Louis Battlehawks: -2.5 (-120)
Moneyline: -145
Over: 42.5 (-110)
Under: 42.5 (-110)
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Why The Brahmas Can Cover/Win
The Brahmas are third in total yards this year while sitting third in rushing and third in passing. They are also fifth in points per game. Chase Garbers had been the starting quarterback, completing 75 of 106 passes for 586 yards and six scores before he was expected would miss the rest of the year. Quinten Dormandy took over at quarterback. He has completed 88 of 146 passes for 1018 yards and five touchdowns. Still, he has been intercepted nine times and been sacked nine times on the year. Then, Garbers would return to the lineup last week, completing 16 of 23 passes for 139 yards.
John Lovett has been the primary man on the ground this year. He has 422 yards on the ground this year, with five touchdowns. Behind him is Morgan Ellison who has 163 yards and has scored twice. Meanwhile, Jontre Kirklin has 487 yards receiving with two touchdowns this year. Further, Marquez Stevenson has 257 yards and two scores, while Alize Mack scored twice this year. Cody Latimer also had 391 yards and a score, playing much better as of late, coming away with almost 300 yards in the last three games.
The Brahmas are third in total yards against this year, sitting third against the run and second against the pass. They are also first in points allowed this year. Jordan Williams has been in the backfield a lot this year. He has five tackles for a loss and two sacks. The same is true of Tavante Becker, who has eight tackles for a loss and 1.5 sacks. Currently, 12 different players have recorded a sack for the team this year. The Brahmas have also forced six fumbles this year, recovering each of them.
Why The Battlehawks Can Cover/Win
The Battlehawks are fifth in the UFL in yards per game this year, they are fourth 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 66.7 percent of his passes this year for 1467 yards and 14 touchdowns. Further, he has thrown just three interceptions in the year. McCarron has also run a touchdown this year. Still, McCarron has missed time, which has led to Manny Wilkins leading the way. He has passed for 305 yards this year and a score.
Meanwhile, Jacob Saylors leads the rushing attack. He has played in just seven games this year but ran for 411 yards and five scores. Wayne Gallman also has four scores on the ground this year in eight games, while Mataeo Durant has a touchdown with 134 yards on the ground. Hakeem Butler has been great in the receiving game. He has 618 yards on the year with five touchdowns. He has also brought in 43 of 62 targets on the year. Further, Marcell Ateman has also scored three times this year. He has 17 receptions for 208 yards on the season.
The Battlehawks are second in the UFL in yards against per game this year. They are fifth 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 five tackles for a loss this year. Freeney had four sacks, while Taumoepenu had five on the year. Willie Harvey has also recorded seven tackles for a loss and three sacks while forcing two fumbles and recovering one. Meanwhile, Mike Rose has three pass breakups and two interceptions.
Final Brahmas-Battlehawks Prediction & Pick
This game may come down to if AJ McCarron is playing. He has been the best quarterback in the UFL this year. If he is playing, the Battlehawks should win. If not, the Brahmas will have a chance. He has been limited at practice, and considering it is an ankle injury, expect St. Louos to rely on the ground game regardless. With that, expect a slow-moving, low-scoring game. Take the under.
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Final Brahmas-Battlehawks Prediction & Pick: Under 42.5 (-110)
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