The San Antonio Brahmas (4-2) take on the Houston Roughnecks (1-5) Sunday at TDECU Stadium at 3 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN+). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Brahmas vs. Roughnecks odds and make our expert UFL football picks and predictions .
The Brahmas dropped a close one 18-12 against the D.C. Defenders last week as 1.5-point favorites. We had a better day than they did as we cashed the Defenders +105 and the Under 42.5 . QB Quinten Dormady was 16-for-26 for a paltry 79 yards, 1 score and 1 pick. RB John Lovett was productive with 23 rushes for 153 yards on the ground, and he caught a 1-yard reception for pay dirt as well.
The Roughnecks were roughed up by the St. Louis Battlehawks 22-8 last week to fall to 1-5. They’ve been outscored 54-17 by the 2 top teams in St. Louis and the Birmingham Stallions the last 2 weeks. QB Reid Sinnett was 19-for-34 for 134 yards as Houston really struggled to get much traction on offense. RB Mark Thompson rushed 13 times for 46 yards and the lone score.
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Brahmas at Roughnecks odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook ; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:50 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML) : Brahmas -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Roughnecks +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
- Against the spread (ATS) : Brahmas -3.5 (-110) | Roughnecks +3.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U) : 38.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Brahmas at Roughnecks key injuries
Brahmas
- WR K.D. Cannon (hand) probable
- RB Morgan Ellison (shoulder) probable
- QB Chase Garbers (wrist) out
- RB Anthony McFarland Jr. (shoulder) out
- CB Darius Phillips (groin) out
- LB Tim Ward (knee) probable
Roughnecks
- WR Emmanuel Butler (hamstring) questionable
- RB Tiyon Evans (knee) probable
- DT Toby Johnson (knee) out
Brahmas at Roughnecks picks and predictions
Prediction
Roughnecks 21, Brahmas 19
The Brahmas aren’t as good as their record indicates and have really struggled on offense since losing their top QB Garbers for the season. Stinnett is 5th in the league with 945 passing yards, and he’ll need to throw for over 200 yards to get this done. This is a pride game because they don’t want to fall 1-6 at home before another likely loss to the undefeated Stallions next week. Look for Houston to come out guns ablazin’.
It’s worth a HALF-UNIT on the upset here with ROUGHNECKS +140 .
This is a spread I’d consider thanks to the extra hook we’re getting. This is the 3rd consecutive road game for the Brahmas. The Roughnecks’ only win of the season was against in-state rivals, the Arlington Renegades. So they get up for this matchup and at least cover.
Take the ROUGHNECKS +3.5 ( -110 ).
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The Roughnecks are 1-4-1 O/U this year, and the Brahmas are 4-2. Houston is going to have to dial it up a notch to stay in it, and I’m most comfortable with the OVER 38.5 ( -110 ).
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