Defenders vs. Renegades UFL Week 8 Betting Lines

D.C. Defenders UFL Week 8 Betting

The DC Defenders bounced back from their loss to the Michigan Panthers with a 32-24 road win over the San Antonio Brahmas in Week 7 UFL betting action. While the result added another victory to DC’s record, it was a tough outcome for UFL bettors that laid the points late, as the Defenders struggled to contain a Brahmas offense that had managed just six points combined over its previous two games. Those who backed DC early were rewarded, but the Defenders were outgained 356-352 and allowed touchdowns on two of San Antonio’s three red-zone trips. The Brahmas simply just know how to compete with DC, having pushed them in both meetings this season, including a Week 4 win at Audi Field.

Now back home after a three-game road swing that produced two wins, Shannon Harris’ squad turns its attention to closing strong and locking in one of just two playoff spots available in the XFL Division. A sweep of the season series with the Arlington Renegades would be a major step in that direction. DC shocked Arlington in Week 5, rallying from a 27-15 halftime deficit to tally the 37-33 outright win as 3.5-point underdogs per the closing UFL odds. Despite failing to cover in Week 7, oddsmakers were encouraged by DC’s performance, shortening their UFL Championship odds from 5/1 to +350 heading into their Week 8 battle with the revenge minded Renegades.

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UFL Week 8 Betting Lines

Arlington Renegades +3

D.C. Defenders -3

Total: 43

D.C. Defenders UFL Week 8 Matchup

On Sunday, May 18, 2025, the DC Defenders will take on the Arlington Renegades 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 for the pivotal rematch with the Defenders laying 2.5-points and the total lined 42.5. The odds have been adjusted to reflect the outcome of the first meeting. Arlington closed 3.5-point home favorites in that matchup, with the Over/Under set at 39.5. For the rematch, DC now holds home field advantage, flipping the spread in their favor, while the total has only been bumped up three points—despite the first meeting flying over the number before halftime. So far, neither the side nor total has moved since hitting the board. That’s notable, considering all three UFL matchups between these teams have soared past the closing total, averaging 63.3 combined points.

In Week 5, Jordan Ta’amu torched Arlington’s third-ranked pass defense for 308 yards and three touchdowns, and he enters this rematch fresh off another strong performance, throwing for 278 yards and three scores against San Antonio. DC’s run defense has been the Achilles heel of the unit, but it won’t have to contend with Kalen Ballage this time around. The Renegades’ lead back gashed the Defenders for 7.9 yards per carry and a touchdown in the first meeting before being lost for the season. Without Ballage, Arlington’s ground game was ineffective last week in a heartbreaking home loss to Michigan. If DC’s second-ranked pass defense can lock down Luis Perez and limit Arlington’s one-dimensional offense, the Defenders will be in strong position to sweep the season series—especially if they replicate their red-zone success from the first matchup, where they cashed in on 4-for-5 opportunities inside the 20.

D.C. Defenders Week 7 Recap

The DC Defenders (5-2, 3-4 ATS) earned a 32-24 road win over the San Antonio Brahmas, riding a dominant second-half performance to remain in the thick of the XFL Division playoff race. Tied 12-12 at the half, DC erupted for 20 second-half points behind quarterback Jordan Ta’amu, who delivered his best outing of the season. He completed 19-of-24 passes (79.2%) for 278 yards and three touchdowns, marking his fourth straight game with at least 250 passing yards and multiple scores. Key contributors included WR Cornell Powell, who hauled in five receptions for 70 yards and a touchdown, and WR Braylon Sanders, who broke the game open with a 76-yard score early in the fourth quarter. TE Briley Moore added a season-high 71 receiving yards on five catches.

DC’s defense made a crucial momentum-shifting play at the end of the first half when LB Anthony Hines III returned a fumble 49 yards for a touchdown. DT Joe Wallace tallied two sacks and six tackles, while CB Isaiah Johnson recorded a career-high 11 tackles. With the win, DC improved to 3-1 in divisional play – 3-4 against the UFL spread – and returns to Audi Field to face the Arlington Renegades in Week 8 with their sights set on locking down a playoff berth.

2025 D.C. Defenders Schedule & Scores

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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