Birmingham Stallions UFL Week 8 Betting
What more can be said about the Birmingham Stallions that hasn’t already been proven on the field throughout the 2025 UFL betting season? Head coach Skip Holtz has firmly embedded a “win at all costs” mentality into the franchise’s DNA, allowing the team to overcome nearly every obstacle in its path. That mindset was on full display in Week 7, as Birmingham erased a 25-6 second-quarter deficit to earn a dramatic 33-25 victory over the Houston Roughnecks. The Stallions chipped away methodically before taking a 27-25 lead late in the fourth quarter. Just moments later, the special teams unit forced a fumble on the ensuing kickoff, leading to another touchdown and sealing not only the win but a front door cover for UFL bettors.
The triumph marked the largest comeback win in UFL history and lifted Birmingham to 5-2 straight up (SU) and 3-4 against the spread (ATS) on the season. Riding high on a two-game win streak, the Stallions now head to the “BattleDome” in Week 8 with their sights set on locking up a playoff berth. Only the Michigan Panthers currently have shorter UFL title odds than Birmingham’s +275 rate of return. Saturday’s matchup against the red-hot St. Louis BattleHawks sets the stage for a potential UFL Championship preview, with linemakers viewing it as a near toss-up between two of the league’s elite.
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UFL Week 8 Betting Lines
Birmingham Stallions +2.5
St. Louis BattleHawks -2.5
Total: 43
Birmingham Stallions UFL Week 8 Matchup
On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Birmingham Stallions will take on the St. Louis Battlehawks from The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, MO. Kickoff time is set for 1 p.m. ET with television coverage on FOX. The opening UFL Week 8 betting lines hit the board with the Stallions installed 1.5-point underdogs with the total lined 39.5. The point spread for this pivotal cross-division matchup has yet to move off the 1.5-point opener, though Birmingham is currently drawing reduced juice, signaling a slight lean toward the host BattleHawks. The Over/Under has also remained unchanged, with oddsmakers clearly factoring in the strength of both defenses. Still, Birmingham has been involved in some high-scoring affairs lately, with three of its last four games going over the total and an average of 42.5 combined points scored during that stretch.
Quarterback remains a glaring question mark for the Stallions after Case Cookus exited last week’s game with an injury, forcing J’Mar Smith into action. It's impressive how resilient Birmingham has been at the position, considering both Alex McGough and Matt Corral are also out due to injury. There’s a chance the team could be forced to start a fifth quarterback this week, making it essential for UFL bettors to monitor injury updates leading up to kickoff. Birmingham will hold a clear edge in the trenches. St. Louis surrendered two sacks last week to a Memphis pass rush that has struggled all season and now leads the league in sacks allowed at 20.5. The Stallions’ defense must capitalize on that weakness, especially with their own offensive line allowing 2.7 sacks per game. Winning that battle up front could be all the difference in what’s expected to be a hotly contested match right from the opening kick.
Birmingham Stallions Week 7 Recap
The Birmingham Stallions (5-2, 3-4 ATS) engineered the largest comeback in UFL history on Sunday, rallying from a 19-point halftime deficit to defeat the Houston Roughnecks, 33-25, at Protective Stadium. After trailing 25-6, Birmingham ripped off 27 unanswered points, led by a dominant second-half performance on both sides of the ball. Quarterback Case Cookus got the start, throwing for 199 yards, a touchdown, and an interception while adding 36 rushing yards before exiting with an injury. J’Mar Smith took over in the second half and provided a spark, completing 3-of-5 passes for 63 yards and rushing for the go-ahead touchdown late in the fourth quarter. The special teams unit immediately capitalized on the momentum, forcing a fumble on the ensuing kickoff that led to a two-yard touchdown run, effectively sealing the game.
Birmingham’s offense racked up a season-high 397 total yards and scored on six straight possessions. The ground game led the way with a season-high three rushing touchdowns. Ricky Person Jr. posted a season-best 60 yards and a score, while C.J. Marable added 44 yards and a touchdown. The Stallions’ defense clamped down after a shaky start, holding Houston to just 33 yards in the second half. The unit registered a season-high four sacks, with A.J. Thomas and Steven Gilmore leading the team with six tackles apiece, and special teams standout Mario Goodrich forcing a key fumble that was recovered by Tre Norwood. With the win, Birmingham improved its all-time record against Houston to 6-2 and stayed firmly in the UFL title hunt.
2025 Birmingham Stallions Schedule & Scores
| WEEK |
DATE |
MATCHUP |
TIME (ET) |
RESULT |
RECORD |
| Week 1 |
March 30 |
at D.C. Defenders |
3:00 PM |
L 11-18 |
0-1 |
| Week 2 |
April 4 |
at Michigan Panthers |
8:00 PM |
W 21-12 |
1-1 |
| Week 3 |
April 11 |
vs. Arlington Renegades |
8:00 PM |
W 10-9 |
2-1 |
| Week 4 |
April 19 |
at Houston Roughnecks |
7:00 PM |
W 23-16 |
3-1 |
| Week 5 |
April 25 |
vs. Memphis Showboats |
8:00 PM |
L 20-24 (OT) |
3-2 |
| Week 6 |
May 4 |
vs. San Antonio Brahmas |
4:00 PM |
W 26-3 |
4-2 |
| Week 7 |
May 11 |
vs. Houston Roughnecks |
12:00 PM |
W 33-25 |
5-2 |
| Week 8 |
May 17 |
at St. Louis Battlehawks |
1:00 PM |
- |
- |
| Week 9 |
May 24 |
vs. Michigan Panthers |
3:00 PM |
- |
- |
| Week 10 |
June 1 |
at Memphis Showboats |
3:00 PM |
- |
- |
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