Last week the Birmingham Stallions flexed their championship muscles in a dominant win over the New Jersey Generals. This Week the Stallions will face the Memphis Showboats and are solid favorites. The New Orleans Breakers will try and build on their opening day win with a home matchup against the Houston Gamblers. The Generals will try and rebound from their loss at Birmingham in a matchup against the Pittsburgh Maulers. And then the Michigan Panthers will face the Philadelphia Stars in what could be the game of the week.
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Saturday, April 22
Houston Gamblers at New Orleans Breakers -5.5, OU 39
On Saturday, April 22, 2023, the Houston Gamblers will face the New Orleans Breakers at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama. Kickoff time is set for 12:30 p.m. ET with television coverage on USA.
Last week the Houston Gamblers lost 29-13 to the Michigan Panthers as 1-point favorites. The game went over the total of 38.5. While the New Orleans Breakers beat the Pittsburgh Maulers 22-15 as 4.5-point favorites. The game went under the total of 37.5.
The Breakers’ offense was more effective, with quarterback Bethel-Thompson completing 23 of 41 passes for 302 yards and one touchdown. Running back A Jones carried the ball 19 times for 46 yards while adding six receptions for 29 yards and a touchdown. Surratt and J Adams contributed to the Breakers’ passing game, combining for 155 receiving yards on ten catches.
Bookmaker Best Bet: New Orleans Breakers
Memphis Showboats at Birmingham Stallions -7.5, OU 44.5
On Saturday, April 22, 2023, the Birmingham Stallions will face the Memphis Showboats at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama. Kickoff time is set for 7 p.m. ET with television coverage on FOX.
Last week, the Birmingham Stallions defeated the New Jersey Generals 27-10 as 5.5-point favorites. The game went under the total of 39.5. While the Memphis Showboats lost to the Philadelphia Stars 27-23 as 2.5-point home dogs. The game went over the total of 38.5.
Birmingham’s offense was led by quarterbacks J Smith and McGough, who combined for 228 passing yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. J Smith completed 10 of 15 passes for 160 yards, with one touchdown and one interception, while McGough went 7 for 11, throwing for 68 yards and a touchdown. McGough also showcased his rushing ability, gaining 51 yards on six attempts and scoring a touchdown on the ground.
White completed 16 of 29 passes for 182 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception for the Showboats while rushing for 29 yards. Collins led the team in rushing with 14 carries for 63 yards and a touchdown. Davis and McDaniel each caught a touchdown pass, finishing with 75 and 44 receiving yards, respectively.
Bookmaker Best Bet: Birmingham Stallions
Sunday, April 23
New Jersey Generals at Pittsburgh Maulers
On Sunday, April 23, 2023, the New Jersey Generals will face the Pittsburgh Maulers at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. Kickoff time is set for 1 p.m. ET with television coverage on NBC.
Last week the New Orleans Breakers beat the Pittsburgh Maulers 22-15 as 4.5-point favorites. The game went under the total of 37.5. While the Birmingham Stallions defeated the New Jersey Generals 27-10 as 5.5-point favorites. The game went under the total of 39.5.
For the Generals, quarterback Prukop went 13 for 17, passing for 148 yards and rushing for a touchdown. Unfortunately, his efforts were insufficient to overcome the Stallions’ strong defense. The Generals’ running back, Victor, had a solid game, rushing for 84 yards on eight carries, but the team failed to find the end zone in the second half.
Bookmaker Best Bet: New Jersey Generals
Michigan Panthers at Philadelphia Stars
On Sunday, April 23, 2023, the Michigan Panthers will face the Philadelphia Stars at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. Kickoff time is set for 7 p.m. ET with television coverage on FS1.
Last week the Houston Gamblers lost 29-13 to the Michigan Panthers as 1-point favorites. The game went over the total of 38.5. While the Memphis Showboats lost to the Philadelphia Stars 27-23 as 2.5-point home dogs. The game went over the total of 38.5.
The game showcased a strong performance from the Stars’ quarterback Cookus, who completed 20 of 29 passes for 212 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions, earning a QBR of 124.5.
Panthers quarterback Love had an exceptional performance, completing 18 of 20 passes for a 90.0% completion rate, throwing for 215 yards and three touchdowns without any interceptions. Love’s QBR of 151 showed his efficiency in leading the team to victory.
Bookmaker Best Bet: Philadelphia Stars
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