It is the start of the last week of the UFL regular season as the Michigan Panthers visit the Birmingham Stallions. It is time to continue our UFL odds series with a Panthers-Stallions prediction and pick.
The Panthers come into the game sitting at 7-2 and have clinched a playoff spot. After starting the season 2-2, the Panthers have won five straight games. One of the two losses was to the Birmingham Stallions. The Stallions are 8-1 on the year, winning their first eight games of the year. With the Stallions beating the Panthers earlier in the year, and other tiebreakers being identical, it would come to point differential to determine who will be at home in playoffs between these two.
Here are the UFL odds, courtesy of FanDuel.
UFL Odds: Panthers-Stallions Odds
Michigan Panthers: +8 (-110)
Moneyline: +320
Birmingham Stallions: -8 (-110)
Moneyline: -400
Over: 43.5 (-110)
Under: 43.5 (-110)
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Why The Panthers Can Cover/Win
The Panthers are fourth in the UFL in yards this year, sitting second in rushing yards, but sixth in passing. Still, they are fourth in the UFL in points per game. EJ Perry and Danny Etling have split time this year at quarterback. Perry has completed 55 of 89 passes, for 664 yards. He has two touchdowns and three interceptions as well. He has now missed three straight games and it looks like he will be out too. Danny Etling has completed 53 of 83 passes for 592 yards and two touchdowns, with two interceptions. Etling also has a touchdown on the ground this year. HE missed some time recently, allowing Bryce Perkins and Brian Lewerke to both play. Perkis has been the better of those two and did still get time when Etling returned.
West Hills has been solid on the ground this year. He has 277 yards on the ground this year with five touchdowns. EJ Perry has four scores on the ground this year while running for 152 yards. Finally, Matthews Colburn II has 401 yards this year and four scores. This gives the Panthers 18 rushing touchdowns this year. Marcus Simms has been great receiving. He has brought in 23 receptions this year for 426 yards and three touchdowns. Trey Quinn also had 24 receptions for 220 yards and one score this year
The Panthers are fourth in yards against per game this year. The Panthers are third in points allowed per game this year while sitting second against the run and sixth against the pass. Breeland Speaks has been solid this year. He has 12 tackles for a loss and 8.5 sacks on the year. Kai Nacua has been amazing in coverage. He has three interceptions and seven pass breakups on the year.
Why The Stallions Can Cover/Win
The Stallions are first in the UFL in yards per game, sitting first in rushing yards per game as well, and second in passing yards. They are second to the UFL in points per game this year as well. Matt Corral and Adrian Martinez had split time for the Stallions at quarterback. Corral is 36-62 passing with 494 yards and two scores. He also has two interceptions. He has not played in the last three games. Martinez is 120-201 on the year for 1586 years and has 14 touchdowns and three interceptions. He has also been solid on the ground, with 487 yards and three touchdowns.
Ricky Person Jr. has led the rushing attack from the halfback spot. He has 297 yards rushing with six scores this year. Further, CJ Marable had 237 yards this year and has scored twice as well. In the receiving game, Deon Cain leads the way. He has 422 yards on the year with three scores. Jace Sternberger has scored three times this year while bringing in 401 yards. Ricky Person has also been solid in the receiving game out of the backfield, with 13 receptions for 150 yards this year.
The Stallions are first in the UFL in yards against per game, they are first in rushing yards against per game while sitting second in passing yards against per game this year. The Stallions also allow the second-fewest points per game this year. Carlos Davis has been great this year. He has 23 tackles but also has four tackles for a loss, seven sacks, and a forced fumble. Further, Taco Charlton has four tackles for a loss and five sacks, while Jordan Thompson and Dondrea Tillamn both have six tackles for a loss and over three sacks. Additionally, Mark Gilbert has been solid in coverage, with an interception, six pass breakups, and a fumble recovery.
Final Panthers-Stallions Prediction & Pick
There is not a lot to play for in this game. Both teams will be in the playoffs, and the Panthers would have to blow out the Stallions to get the home game. While the UFL standings do not show the Stallions as clinched, their schedule shows the game in Birmingham. Further, the Stalions are the best defense in the UFL. They had little to play for last week and took the loss. This should be a similar-style game. The best play in this game is on the total. Take the Under.
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Final Panthers-Stallions Prediction & Pick: under 43.5
