The United Football League (UFL) is set to kick off this weekend in what many fans call offseason football. The UFL was formed from the ashes of the United States Football League (USFL) and the XFL Football League, which both ended operations in 2021 following scaled-back seasons due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Now that the two leagues have joined forces, the 2024 UFL season will begin with five teams from the XFL and three teams from the USFL. Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson, Dany Garcia, Gerry Cardinale, and FOX Sports own the new UFL league.
Below, we will examine the most popular ways to bet on the UFL season and explain how to read the odds before betting.
UFL Game Lines
Betting on UFL game lines is just like betting on NFL football game lines, except the teams are obviously different. When betting on game lines, there are three options: the spread, the win or money line, and total odds.
Game lines are updated weekly as the season progresses, leading up to the postseason and championship game. Once the two championship teams are announced, the game lines for the last game will be available.
Below are the game lines for week one of the 2024 UFL season.
Odds via Bovada
Birmingham Stallions vs. Arlington Renegades
- Spread: -3.5 (-115), +3.5 (-115)
- Win: -176, +145
- Total: O42.0 (-115), U42.0 (-115)
St. Louis BattleHawks vs. Michigan Panthers
- Spread: -6.5 (-115), +6.5 (-115)
- Win: -310, +225
- Total: O42.0 (-115), U42.0 (-115)
DC Defenders vs. San Antonio Brahmas
- Spread: -6.0 (-115), +6.0 (-115)
- Win: -290, +215
- Total: O44.0 (-115), U44.0 (-115)
Memphis Showboats vs. Houston Roughnecks
- Spread: +1.0 (-115), -1.0 (-115)
- Win: -105, -115
- Total: O41.0 (-115), U41.0 (-115)
UFL Futures
Future odds are a great way to bet on the UFL, as early futures always offer value to bettors willing to risk their money. With the UFL’s inaugural season about to take place, there are still many unknowns about the teams and the players.
Below are the current future odds from Bovada’s online sportsbook that can be wagered on now.
UFL Championship
- Birmingham Stallions +300
- St. Louis Battlehawks +350
- D.C. Defenders +375
- Arlington Renegades +450
- Houston Roughnecks +650
- Memphis Showboats +800
- Michigan Panthers +900
- San Antonio Brahmas +1000
Is Betting On The UFL Online Legal In The USA?
Yes, no federal gambling laws make betting on the UFL or any other sport online illegal. Instead, states are allowed to pass their own laws concerning the matter, and the only state to outright ban online gambling is Washington. While it is illegal to gamble online in Washington, many legitimate sites still accept players from the state but request that players abide by local laws.