The New Jersey Generals (0-1) and the Pittsburgh Maulers (0-1) meet Sunday for a Week 2 USFL game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET (NBC/Peacock). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Generals vs. Maulers odds, and make our expert USFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Generals opened the season with a disappointing 27-10 road loss against the Birmingham Stallions, as they didn’t come close to covering a 5-point number as the Under (39.5) cashed.
New Jersey did some good things, though, as the Generals actually outgained the Stallions in total yards of offense 361-310, while posting a respectable 5.8 yards per play. Jersey also racked up 197 rushing yards, and 6.6 yards per rush, but it did lose 2 fumbles, and were minus-1 in turnover differential.
The Maulers were on the short end of a 22-15 setback against the New Orleans Breakers in Birmingham. While the score appears to indicate it was a close game, Pittsburgh had just 156 total yards of offense, while allowing New Orleans to post 332 total yards. The Maulers cobbled together just 72 yards through the air, too, while allowing 270 passing yards.
Generals vs. Maulers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:06 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Generals -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Maulers +200 (bet $100 to win $200)
- Against the spread (ATS): Generals -5.5 (-110) | Maulers +5.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 36.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Generals vs. Maulers key injuries
Generals
- CB Blake Countess (Achilles) out
- DB Meiko Dotson (hamstring) questionable
- WR Warren Newman (hamstring, toe) doubtful
- WR Randy Satterfield (hip) doubtful
- OL Saige Young (back) questionable
Maulers
- RB Garrett Groshek (foot) questionable
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Generals vs. Maulers picks and predictions
Prediction
Generals 22, Maulers 15
Moneyline
The Generals (-250) will cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s just a little too expensive for a standalone play.
PASS, and look to the spread for this game instead.
Against the spread
The GENERALS -5.5 (-110) are worth backing in this Week 2 matchup, as New Jersey has RB Darius Victor, who can score any time he touches the football. The USFL’s leading rusher last season started hot in Week 1, posting 84 yards on just 8 totes, and QB De’Andre Johnson can also tuck it and go. He had 45 yards on 7 attempts last weekend.
The Maulers +5.5 (-110) will have their hands full trying to corral the Generals on the ground.
Over/Under
OVER 36.5 (-110) is the lean, ever so slightly, but go rather lightly.
The Maulers allowed 22 points last week against New Orleans, while the Generals allowed 27 points against Birmingham. Both offenses struggled, but should fine a little more success this weekend against more giving defensive units.
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