Renegades at Defenders UFL Week 8 Betting Lines

Arlington Renegades UFL Week 8 Betting

The Arlington Renegades cleaned up their issues with penalties and turnovers from their Week 6 UFL betting defeat to St. Louis, but it still wasn’t enough to avoid another gut-wrenching one-score defeat—this time falling 25-24 to the red-hot Michigan Panthers. Bob Stoops’ squad appeared to have secured a 24-18 win before the review booth put one second back on the clock, which proved to be all Bryce Perkins and the Panthers needed. Michigan tied the game and sealed the walk-off win with a successful conversion. The loss marked Arlington’s third straight defeat and fourth by a single score.

Now with their backs against the wall, the Renegades have no margin for error. They must win out to have any shot at claiming one of the XFL Division’s two playoff spots. That push begins in Week 8 with a rematch against the DC Defenders—a team that erased a 27-15 halftime deficit to beat Arlington 37-33 in Week 5. The Renegades had a chance to win that game late, but quarterback Luis Perez was intercepted in the end zone to seal the loss. Following the Week 7 setback, Arlington’s UFL Championship odds have ballooned to 20/1 after sitting as low as +250 heading into Week 5.

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UFL Week 8 Betting Lines

Arlington Renegades +3

D.C. Defenders -3

Total: 43

Arlington Renegades UFL Week 8 Matchup

On Sunday, May 18, 2025, the Arlington Renegades will take on the D.C. Defenders from Audi Field in Washington, D.C. Kickoff time is set for 12 p.m. ET with television coverage on ABC. The Week 8 UFL betting lines opened with the Renegades catching 2.5-points and the total lined 42.5. There’s been no movement on the point spread or total since the UFL odds opened for this pivotal XFL Division matchup, though Arlington is currently lined with reduced juice. The total is three points higher than the closing number from the first meeting—an understandable adjustment considering the teams shattered that number by halftime. The over is now a perfect 3-0 in this all-time UFL rivalry, with an average of over 63 combined points scored.

In the first meeting, Arlington ran all over DC’s vulnerable run defense, racking up 108 rushing yards and averaging 5.7 yards per carry. Much of that success came via Kalen Ballage, who torched the Defenders for 79 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries, including a 33-yard burst. However, Ballage is out for the season after suffering an injury in Week 6, meaning the Renegades will need to lean heavily on Luis Perez and the passing game. That poses a significant challenge, as DC enters with the league’s No. 2-ranked pass defense. In the first meeting, Perez completed 23-of-33 passes for 268 yards and a touchdown, but benefited from a strong run game that helped keep the defense honest. Without that balance, the offensive line will face intense pressure. The Renegades surrendered five sacks to the league’s top pass rush in the previous matchup. How well the unit adapts will ultimately determine whether Arlington's playoff hopes continue to have a pulse or flat line in Week 8.

Arlington Renegades Week 7 Recap

The Arlington Renegades (3-4, 4-3 ATS) suffered a narrow 25-24 loss to the Michigan Panthers, but covered the UFL spread in a back-and-forth battle at Choctaw Stadium. Despite leading multiple times throughout the game and generating over 300 passing yards, Arlington’s defense couldn’t close the door late, falling to Michigan for the second time this season. Quarterback Luis Perez posted a season-best performance, completing 25-of-34 passes (73.5%) for 304 yards and two touchdowns. His top targets were wide receiver Tyler Vaughns, who led all receivers with nine catches for 127 yards and a touchdown, and tight end Sal Cannella, who added a season-high 92 yards and a score on five receptions. The Renegades’ offense was efficient and opportunistic, scoring on six of their drives, including three field goals by kicker Lucas Havrisik, who went a perfect 4-for-4.

Arlington capitalized on a forced fumble on special teams and a key red-zone recovery on defense to build a 24-18 lead early in the fourth quarter. Defensively, Arlington continued its trend of applying pressure, entering the game as the UFL’s sack leader with 19. The unit opened strong with back-to-back three-and-outs and limited Michigan to nine points through the first half. However, the Panthers clawed back late, tying the game at 18-18 with a touchdown and three-point conversion, then ultimately scoring the game-winning touchdown and one-point conversion in the final minutes. Despite the loss, Arlington showcased growth offensively and remains in the playoff hunt.

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UFL Teams

• Birmingham Stallions
• Houston Roughnecks
• Memphis Showboats
• Michigan Panthers
• Arlington Renegades
• D.C. Defenders
• San Antonio Brahmas
• St. Louis Battlehawks

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