The undefeated Houston Roughnecks have emerged as the undisputed top team in the XFL this season, and the Roughnecks are heavy favorites to move to 5-0 on Saturday at home as we reach the halfway point in the 2020 XFL regular season.
Every other XFL club is still in playoff contention, and the race for playoff positioning is wide open in both conferences. The once mighty DC Defenders were blown out for the second consecutive week on the road, but Cardale Jones will return to Audi Field on Sunday, where the Defenders looked much better in the opening two weeks.
In Los Angeles, an inconsistent Wildcats team will face a Tampa Bay squad that just dominated DC, and with both clubs at 1-3, it’s a must-win game for both sides. Here’s a look at the Week 5 schedule, with our best bet for each game.
All betting information via BetMGM.
Saturday, March 7th
Seattle Dragons (1-3) at Houston Roughnecks (4-0)
Time: 2:00 p.m. ET
Location: TDECU Stadium
Channel: ABC
Stream: Watch ESPN / ESPN app
Point spread: Roughnecks -13.5
Over/Under: 45.5
Best Bet: Over 45.5
New York Guardians (2-2) at Dallas Renegades (2-2)
Time: 5:00 p.m. ET
Location: Globe Life Park in Arlington
Channel: FOX
Stream: Fox Sports Go
Point spread: Renegades -8
Over/Under: 37
Best Bet: Renegades -8
Sunday, March 8th
St. Louis BattleHawks (3-1) at DC Defenders (2-2)
Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
Location: Audi Field
Channel: FS1
Stream: Fox Sports Go
Point spread: BattleHawks -4.5
Over/Under: 38.5
Best Bet: Defenders +4.5
Tampa Bay Vipers (1-3) at LA Wildcats (1-3)
Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
Location: Dignity Health Sports Park
Channel: ESPN
Stream: Watch ESPN / ESPN app
Point spread: Wildcats -2.5
Over/Under: 40.5
Best Bet: Over 40.5
