Michigan Panthers at San Antonio Brahmas odds, picks and predictions

Kevin Erickson

Staff Writer

The Michigan Panthers (2-1) travel to meet the San Antonio Brahmas (2-1) Saturday at the Alamodome. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (FOX). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Panthers vs. Brahmasodds and make our expert UFL picks and predictions.

The Panthers picked up a 34-20 win against the Houston Roughnecks, capping off a 3-game homestand to open the season with 2 victories and 2 covers. The Under cashed in 2 of the 3 outings, too. Michigan is 0-2 against the spread (ATS) as an underdog and 1-0 ATS as a favorite. The Under is 2-0 in 2 games as a 'dog, and the Over cashed in the only outing as a favorite, too.

The Brahmas suffered their 1st defeat of the season, falling 31-24 at the Alamodome in Week 3. San Antonio covered in a 27-12 win against D.C. in the opener, but it failed to cover in a narrow victory at Memphis in Week 2, and it is 1-2 ATS while also cashing the Under twice in 3 outings.

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Panthers at Brahmas odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Panthers -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Brahmas -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Panthers +1.5 (-110) | Brahmas -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 42.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Panthers at Brahmas key injuries

Panthers

RB Raymond Calais (suspension) out
TE Derrick Deese (undisclosed) out
WR John Hightower (undisclosed) out
QB Brian Lewerke (undisclosed) out
RB Nate McCrary (undisclosed) out
WR Devin Ross (undisclosed) out

Brahmas

QB Chase Garbers (undisclosed) out
RB Anthony McFarland Jr. (undisclosed) out
WR Calvin Turner (undisclosed) out

Panthers at Brahmas picks and predictions

Prediction

Brahmas 20, Panthers 18

Moneyline

The BRAHMAS (-115) are a solid play on their home field as they look for the bounceback after a disappointing Week 3 loss to the high-octane Battlehawks offense.

The Panthers (-105) defense has given them a chance to win every time out. Michigan has allowed 20 or fewer points, yielding just 18.7 PPG to date in 3 outings. The Over (38.5) cashed last week, as the offense exploded all over Houston for 34 points. Michigan isn't likely to have that kind of success against a San Antonio D which allowed just 31 points in the 1st 2 weekends.

Against the spread

The BRAHMAS -1.5 (-110) are worth playing instead of the moneyline, as it is almost the same thing for a slightly smaller price. Yes, you can lose if San Antonio wins by a single point, and I expect a very close game. However, save a little, and bet the spread instead.

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Over/Under

UNDER 42.5 (-110) is a strong play in this battle of 2-1 teams.

The Under cashed in the 1st 2 weekends for both of these teams, with Michigan averaging 15.5 PPG while allowing 18.0 PPG in the 1st 2 outings. San Antonio averaged 23.5 PPG while conceding 15.5 PPG in the 1st 2 weekends. These teams each cashed the Over in Week 3, but expect a return to their defensive ways Saturday night.

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