The St. Louis BattleHawks open their XFL season against the San Antonio Brahmas in the Alamodome at 3 pm ET (ABC). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the BattleHawks vs. Brahmas odds, and make our expert XFL picks, predictions and bets.
If you enjoyed watching the XFL games on Saturday, Sunday will also feature some former NFL players who didn’t get a chance to show their skills.
The St. Louis BattleHawks are one of the original teams when XFL kickedoff in 2020 while the San Antonio Brahmas are a new addition. If your curious, the Brahma is a kind of cow.
The BattleHawks will be lad by former Alabama QB AJ McCarron, who spent his 6-year NFL career as a backup with 3 teams. The Brahmas will have QB Jack Coan, who led Notre Dame to an 11-1 record in 2021.
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BattleHawks at Brahmas odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:39 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): BattleHawks -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Brahmas +133 (bet $100 to win $133)
- Against the spread (ATS): BattleHawks -3.5 (+105) | Brahmas +3.5 (-130)
- Over/Under (O/U): 36.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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BattleHawks vs. Brahmas picks and predictions
Prediction
Brahmas 19, BattleHawks 15
Money line
We still need to feel out how these teams operate together, but I like the Brahmas.Coan had an impressive season to end his college career. He threw for 3150 yards with 25 TDs vs 7 INTs. That plus former NFL running back Kalen Ballage gives the home team an advantage.
BET BRAHMAS +120.
Against the spread
Since I like the Brahmas straight up, I will certainly take the points (although -130 is quite juicy). In the 5 weeks the XFL operated in 2020, the home team won 14 of the 20 games.
BET BRAHMAS +3.5 (-130).
Over/Under
The 2020 season opened 2-2 in the totals market. Its tough to get a read on how well these teams will score. I would AVOID until Week 2.
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