Week 1 of the second UFL season begins tonight with a matchup between the St. Louis Battlehawks and the Houston Roughnecks. The game can be seen on FOX.
The Battehawks finished at the top of the XFL Conference rankings last season, but lost in the UFL Playoffs to the San Antonio Brahmas. Houston didn’t fare so well in 2024, compiling a win-loss total of 1-9, good for last in the Conference.
St. Louis Battlehawks vs. Houston Roughnecks
- Point Spread: St. Louis -6.0 (-115), Houston +6.0 (-105)
- Moneyline: St. Louis -275, Houston +225
- Over: 37.5 (-115)
- Under: 37.5 (-105)
- Tonight at 8 p.m.
UFL betting sites are favoring the Battlehawks by just under a touchdown tonight in Houston.
San Antonio Brahmas vs. Arlington Renegades
- Point Spread: San Antonio -2.5 (-115), Arlington +2.5 (-105)
- Moneyline: San Antonio -160, Arlington +135
- Over: 37.5 (-110)
- Under: 37.5 (-110)
- Saturday at 4 p.m.
The San Antonio Brahmas lost the 2024 UFL Championship Game to Birmingham, while the Renegades won three and lost seven to finish at the bottom of the XFL Conference.
The Brahmas are favored by less than a field goal tomorrow in Arlington.
Michigan Panthers vs. Memphis Showboats
- Point Spread: Michigan -5.0 (-120), Memphis +5.0 (EVEN)
- Moneyline: Michigan -225, Memphis +185
- Over: 38.0 (-110)
- Under: 38.0 (-110)
- Sunday at Noon
The Michigan Panthers finished second in the USFL Conference in 2024, ultimately losing to the Stallions in the playoffs. Memphis went 2-8 last season, good for second-to-last in the XFL in the UFL standings.
We like Michigan as a sleeper pick this season, and predict that they will make it to the UFL Playoffs for the second year in a row.
Birmingham Stallions vs. DC Defenders
- Point Spread: Birmingham -7.5 (-110), DC +7.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Birmingham -410, DC +305
- Over: 41.5 (-110)
- Under: 41.5 (-110)
- Sunday at 3 p.m.
The Birmingham Stallions won the first UFL Championship in league history last year. Birmingham also won the USFL Championship during both of the league’s seasons before merging with the XFL to form the UFL.
DC went 4-6 in 2024, which rated them third overall in the XFL. Betting lines for Sunday’s matchup imply that the Stallions will beat the Defenders by at least a touchdown.
Current UFL futures place the Stallions at the top of the odds, suggesting they’ll win their fourth title in a row in 2025.
UFL Championship Game Winner 2025
- Birmingham Stallions +190
- St. Louis Battlehawks +350
- DC Defenders +600
- San Antonio Brahmas +600
- Michigan Panthers +650
- Arlington Renegades +1200
- Houston Roughnecks +2100
- Memphis Showboats +2100
Take a look at the Michigan Panthers’ odds at +650. They only lost three games last year and appear poised for another solid effort in 2025. Any bets placed on their championship potential right now will pay out at 6.5-to-1 if they win it all this June.
*UFL Week 1 Odds And Futures Provided By Bovada Sportsbook