D.C. vs. Michigan 2025 UFL Championship Betting Lines

D.C. Defenders UFL Championship Betting

The D.C. Defenders looked nothing like the team that limped into the UFL betting playoffs, dominating the St. Louis BattleHawks in the XFL Conference Championship to earn their first-ever UFL Championship berth. Head coach Shannon Harris had both sides of the ball locked in from the start, as D.C. took control early and never let up. The offense set the tone when Jordan Ta’amu hit Seth Williams for a 42-yard touchdown midway through the first quarter, putting the Defenders up 6-0. Early in the second, Deon Jackson punched in the first of his two rushing touchdowns from two yards out, then added a successful two-point conversion to extend the lead to 14-0. From there, D.C.'s dominance forced St. Louis out of its comfort zone, effectively neutralizing the BattleHawks’ league-best running game and dictating game flow the rest of the way.

The Defenders kept the BattleHawks at arm’s length throughout, ultimately cruising to a convincing road win and cover against the UFL spread in one of their best performances of the season. D.C.’s perceived Achilles heel entering the postseason was its defense, but coordinator Blake Williams had his unit firing on all cylinders. The defense racked up five sacks, nine tackles for loss, and forced two turnovers in a dominant showing.

Now, D.C. returns to the scene of the victory for the UFL Championship—but this time, they'll face a very different opponent. As a result, the Defenders enter as underdogs at the crypto sportsbook for the second straight week, with their championship hopes once again on the line.

UFL Championship Betting Lines

D.C. Defenders +2.5

Michigan Panthers -2.5

Total: 50

D.C. Defenders UFL Championship Matchup

On Saturday, June 14, 2025, the D.C. Defenders will take on the Michigan Panthers from The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, MO. Kickoff time is set for 8 p.m. ET with television coverage on ABC. The UFL Championship betting lines opened with the Defenders taking back 3-points and the total lined 49.5—the highest posted total of the year. The Defenders went into last week’s matchup against the BattleHawks with the longest odds of cashing in on the UFL title odds. But since disposing of the XFL Division regular season champs on their home turf, their rate of return plummeted to +135 from +450. The betting line for this rematch with the Panthers has held steady at the opening number of +3, while the total has also remained unchanged. However, enough action has come in on the over to shift the vig slightly in that direction.

When these teams first met back in Week 6, the game was close at halftime before Michigan pulled away for the win and covered the UFL odds as short home favorites. The Panthers racked up 401 yards of total offense against a porous D.C. defense, with 213 of those coming on the ground. The Defenders had no answers for the three-headed rushing attack of Bryce Perkins, Toa Taua, and Nate McCrary, who combined for three touchdowns while averaging 5.6 yards per carry. Offensively, Jordan Ta’amu completed 19 of 36 passes for 259 yards and two touchdowns. His top target was Chris Rowland, who hauled in 9 of 12 targets for a career-high 144 yards and a 65-yard touchdown strike.

For D.C. to flip the script in the rematch, limiting Michigan’s ground game will be critical. The Panthers boast the league’s second-ranked rushing attack, capable of breaking big plays or controlling the clock to close out games. Should last week’s defensive performance carry over, the Defenders could make this a much more competitive showdown.

D.C. Defenders Conference Championship Recap

The D.C. Defenders (7-4, 5-6 ATS) dominated the St. Louis BattleHawks 36-18 to easily cover the UFL odds in the XFL Conference Championship, securing a spot in the 2025 UFL Championship Game with a strong performance on both sides of the ball. Offensively, D.C. totaled 389 yards—187 on the ground, their highest rushing total of the season. Deon Jackson led the charge with 109 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries. Quarterback Jordan Ta’amu was efficient, completing 18 of 26 passes for 204 yards and a touchdown. Receiver Cornell Powell added 57 yards on four catches.

The Defenders started fast, building a 14-0 lead behind a 42-yard touchdown pass from Ta’amu to Seth Williams and a 2-yard Jackson run. After a brief St. Louis surge, D.C. extended its lead to 20-6 by halftime with two Matt McCrane field goals. D.C. continued to control the game flow in the second half. A trick-play pass set up a short Abram Smith rushing score, pushing the lead to 26-6. St. Louis responded with a touchdown drive led by backup QB Brandon Silvers, but D.C. quickly countered with Jackson’s second touchdown and McCrane’s third field goal to make it 36-12. The defense was just as impactful, limiting a league-best St. Louis rushing attack (144.4 YPG) to just 83 yards. The Defenders also recorded five sacks, nine tackles for loss, and two takeaways. Malik Fisher led the defense with two sacks and a forced fumble. D.C. improved to 8-4 on the UFL betting season and showcased their most complete performance when it mattered most.

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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