Week 7 in the UFL concludes with Sunday afternoon’s Brahmas vs. Roughnecks matchup at 3:00 p.m. ET. With the Brahmas listed as a 3-point road favorite and the total sitting at 37.5, what’s the best bet this afternoon from Rice Stadium?
Panthers vs. Defenders Event Information
San Antonio Brahmas (-3) at Houston Roughnecks (+3); o/u 37.5
3:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, May 12, 2024
Rice Stadium, Houston, TX
TV: ESPN
Brahmas suffer second loss of season
The Brahmas suffered just their second loss of the season to the Defenders on Sunday. Running back John Lovett rushed for a league-high 153 yards on 23 carries.
Though San Antonio lost the thriller, it came on the road — splitting the series between the two clubs — and needed heroics from a Defenders offense and special teams unit that never looked like finding a rhythm until late in the game.
The Brahmas have struggled to finish games and have needed late-game heroics of their own to win in recent weeks.
Roughnecks hold their own in loss
The Roughnecks went on the road and held their own in what is arguably the most hostile environment in the UFL at The Dome at America’s Center. They held the Battlehawks, who began the weekend with the No. 1-ranked scoring offense in the league, to just 14 points through three quarters.
Had the Roughnecks been better on third down (3 of 13) or limited their penalties (8 for 50 yards), perhaps they could’ve pulled off what would’ve been the most surprising upset of the season. Houston can feel good about showing a stout defensive effort for most of the game, though, but at 1-5 with four weeks left to play, they’ve got no margin for error if they’re aming to lock down the only playoff spot left in the USFL Conference.
Brahmas vs. Roughnecks Prediction
Take Houston. As previously mentioned, the Roughnecks held their own against the UFL’s highest scoring offense last weekend. They don’t have much of an offense but the Brahmas aren’t exactly the most explosive team, either. I see this game turning into more of a defensive struggle and envision this one coming down to a field goal late.
Brahmas vs. Roughnecks Week 7 UFL Prediction: HOUSTON ROUGHNECKS +3