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USFL Playoffs: Birmingham Stallions vs New Orleans Breakers- Predictions & Betting Tips
Two top-tier USFL squads meet in the South Divisional Finals as the Birmingham Stallions (8-2) take on the New Orleans Breakers (7-3) in USFL Playoff action.
The Stallions and Breakers have unquestionably been the two best teams all season and now meet for the right to play in the USFL Championship game.
We will discuss the latest odds, insights, and betting opportunities before Sunday’s colossal showdown.
Birmingham Stallions vs New Orleans Breakers Odds
- Matchup: Birmingham Stallions vs New Orleans Breakers
- Date/Time: Sunday, June 25, 7 PM
- Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Oddsmakers see this as a tight contest with only about a field goal separating these two sides according to the latest odds.
Birmingham (-3) is favored at most online sportsbooks, earning the respect they deserve as the league’s top team all season. The point total sits at 45.5 as both teams feature highly capable offensive units.
How to bet on Birmingham vs New Orleans
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Stallions vs Breakers: Playoff Preview
The Stallions and Breakers met twice in the regular season, splitting their head-to-head matchups at a game apiece.
The Birmingham Stallions have been a force all season long in the USFL. They have been the best offense by a healthy margin averaging an impressive 28.7 points per game.
After an uneven stretch to begin the season, Birmingham was dominant in the second half of the regular season, running the table with a 5-0 mark.
Quarterback Alex McGough has been hitting his stride of late, finishing the season with over 2,000 passing yards and 20 touchdowns. RB CJ Marable and Wideout Davion Davis figure to feature prominently in the attack on Sunday as the team’s top playmakers.
The New Orleans Breakers are also finding their groove at the right time. After a mid-season swoon, the Breakers have responded with three straight wins, including a pivotal Week 10 victory at Houston to secure their postseason berth.
While they trail the Stallions by a significant margin, New Orleans has been the #2 ranked scoring offense in the USFL at 23.7 points per contest. The Breakers also have the second-ranked scoring defense limiting opponents to just 18.4 points per game.
QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson threw for over 2,400 yards during the regular season and ranks as one of the league’s premier passers. Running back Wes Hills also figures to be in-line for a heavy workload as the Breakers try to play keep away from the Stallions‘ prolific offense.
Birmingham Stallions vs New Orleans Breakers Predictions
The South Division was miles ahead of the North, and therefore this Divisional Finals game will feature the league’s two best teams, The winner on Sunday should be significantly favored to lift the trophy on July 1.
The Breakers have come on strong in recent weeks and pose a legitimate threat to the league’s top-seeded team in Birmingham.
With that said, the Stallion’s offense is just too good. Expect them to generate enough big plays to not only win outright but also cover the relatively small point spread.
