Memphis Showboats at St. Louis Battlehawks odds, picks and predictions

Ryan Dodson

Staff Writer

The Memphis Showboats (1-2) take on the St. Louis Battlehawks (2-1) Saturday at The Dome at America's Center at 12:30 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN+). Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Showboats vs. Battlehawksodds and make our expert UFL football picks and predictions.

The Showboats were smoked by the Birmingham Stallions 33-14 in Week 3, failing to cover as 7-point dogs. QBs Case Cookus and Troy Williams combined to go 26-for-41 for 191 yards, 1 TD and 1 INT. They rushed 12 times for just 20 yards as a team. WR Jonathan Adams is 5th in the league with 174 receiving yards.

The Battlehawks covered as 2-point favorites with a 31-24 road victory over the previously undefeated San Antonio Brahmas last week. QB AJ McCarron went 19-for-27 for 152 yards, 1 TD and no INTs. He also added a 10-yard rushing score. RB Jacob Saylors broke out for 7 rushes for 62 yards and a score. The Battlehawks have struggled on the ground, and if Saylors can continue that momentum, he will make this offense even more dangerous.

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Showboats at Battlehawks odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 11:40 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Showboats +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Battlehawks -340 (bet $340 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Showboats +7 (-110) | Battlehawks -7 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Showboats at Battlehawks key injuries

Showboats

QB Josh Love (undisclosed) out
TE Wes Saxton (ankle) out

Battlehawks

WR Ja'Marcus Bradley (undisclosed) out
RB Wayne Gallman (undisclosed) out
WR Jahcour Pearson (knee) questionable
QB Brandon Silvers (undisclosed) out

Showboats at Battlehawks picks and predictions

Prediction

Battlehawks 28, Showboats 17

Moneyline

"The Battledome," as it's affectionately called in St. Louis, is the most hostile atmosphere in the league. STL broke a modern spring football record with 40,317 in the stands for its home opener, and another jam-packed crowd is expected.

There's just no play here with St. Louis such heavy favorites and the Showboats having yet to show much on offense.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Battlehawks are 2-1 ATS after they dropped their season opener on the road to Michigan. The Showboats have scored 18, 19 and 14 in their 3 games.

It's a little risky laying this many points, but BATTLEHAWKS -7 (-110) makes sense against this inferior opponent.

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Over/Under

The Showboats are 1-2 O/U with the Over cashing in the last game as they allowed 33 points. The Battlehawks have been a little anemic on offense early in games, but they're still 2-1 O/U. This is a massive total when you consider Memphis is averaging 17 points per game.

LEAN UNDER 45.5 (-110).

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