The Birmingham Stallions have established themselves as the best team in the USFL. The Stallions are undefeated, but they play a tough brand of football that delivers in the clutch. Birmingham faces the Philadelphia Stars in an early Sunday game. Philadelphia has been good enough to stay in the playoff race but bad enough not to take full advantage of available opportunities to win games. Head coaches Todd Haley of the Tampa Bay Bandits, and Kevin Sumlin of the Houston Gamblers have to be frustrated with their lack of progress. Both are hoping to jumpstart their coaching careers.
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Week 5 USFL Matchups
Friday, May 13, 2022
Michigan Panthers at Tampa Bay Bandits – 8 p.m. – USA
The Bandits opened as a 2.5-point favorite with a total of 34.
Last week Michigan lost to Philadelphia 26-25 as 1-point favorites. The game went over the total of 36.5. The Panthers missed a chip-shot field goal at the gun in a heartbreaker for them and gamblers. Michigan is now 1-3 on the season. Shea Patterson remains a liability at quarterback for Michigan. He has a 2/3 TD/IMT ratio and a 96.4 QB rating that ranks 11th in the eight-team league. That has wasted the efforts of a Michigan defense that has allowed the fewest points in the USFL.
Tampa Bay has a record of 2-2 after a 16-10 loss to Birmingham as 2.5-point dogs. The game went under the total of 38.5. Tampa Bay’s offense is a disappointment and ranks last in the USFL.
Best Bet: Michigan Panthers
Saturday, May 14, 2022
New Orleans Breakers at New Jersey Generals – 3 p.m. – FOX
The Breakers opened as a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 37.
New Orleans is 3-1 after a 23-16 win over Houston as 6.5-point favorites. The game went over the total of 38.5. The Breakers executed a two-minute drill to perfection and got the winning touchdown with seconds to play. Gamblers saw the side and total decided on that drive as well. New Orleans boasts the top offense in the USFL.
New Jersey is 3-1 after a 21-13 win over Pittsburgh as 9.5-point favorites. The game went over the total of 33.5. New Jersey boasts the second-best rushing attack in the USFL.
Best Bet: New Orleans Breakers
Sunday, May 15, 2022
Birmingham Stallions at Philadelphia Stars – 12 p.m. – NBC
The Stallions opened as a 6.5-point favorite with a total of 36.5.
Birmingham remains the class of the league with a 4-0 record. The Stallions are coming off a 16-10 win over Tampa Bay as 2.5-point favorites. The game went under the total of 38.5. The Stallions rank third in the USFL for total offense and fifth for total defense. They do the little things well to win. Birmingham has a team toughness that does not show in the metrics.
Philadelphia 2-2 after a 26-25 win over Michigan. The game went over the total of 36.5. The Stars escaped with a win after Michigan missed a chip-shot field goal at the gun. Quarterback Case Cookus ranks 2nd in the USFL for QB rating.
Best Bet: Birmingham Stallions.
Pittsburgh Maulers at Houston Gamblers – 4 p.m. – FOX
The Gamblers opened as a 5-point favorite with a total of 33.5.
Pittsburgh remains winless at 0-4 after a 21-13 loss to Pittsburgh. The game went over the total of 33.5. Pittsburgh struggles on both sides of the line and lacks an identifiable strength. Josh Love has not excelled at quarterback but has not gotten much in the way of support.
Houston is 1-3 after a 23-16 loss to New Orleans as 6.5-point dogs, with the game going over the total of 38.5. Houston ranks near the bottom of the USFL on both sides of the line. Quarterback Clayton Thorson has epitomized inconsistency.
Best Bet: Pittsburgh Maulers
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