Roughnecks vs. Panthers UFL Week 8 Betting Lines

Houston Roughnecks UFL Week 8 Betting

The Houston Roughnecks saw their two-game win streak go up in smoke in Week 7 UFL betting, squandering a commanding 25-6 first-half lead in a crushing 33-25 loss to USFL Division rival and reigning champion Birmingham Stallions. After dominating early behind a strong ground attack and Jalan McClendon carving up Birmingham’s secondary, Houston managed just 33 total yards in the second half—allowing the Stallions to mount the largest comeback in UFL history. The loss dealt a major blow to Houston’s playoff hopes and reflected poorly on head coach C.J. Johnson, who failed to guide his team to victory after being spotted a 19-point cushion.

In today’s professional football landscape, blowing a lead of that size is inexcusable—especially against a team playing with its backup quarterback following Case Cookus’ mid-game injury. To make matters worse, the Roughnecks also failed to cover the 6-point UFL spread as underdogs. The offense stalled, the defense couldn’t hold up in key moments, and the special teams committed a costly turnover that sealed their fate. It was a collective meltdown across all three phases, and the market responded accordingly. After entering the game 15/1 to win the UFL Championship, Houston’s odds swelled to 35/1, reflecting the magnitude of the collapse. With their playoff hopes on life support, the Roughnecks will attempt to tame a streaking Michigan Panthers squad back home in Week 8.

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UFL Week 8 Betting Lines

Michigan Panthers -5.5

Houston Roughnecks +5.5

Total: 43

Houston Roughnecks UFL Week 8 Matchup

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Houston Roughnecks will take on the Michigan Panthers from TDECU Stadium in Houston, TX. Kickoff time is set for 1 p.m. ET with television coverage on FOX. The UFL Week 8 betting lines opened with the Roughnecks taking back 3.5-points and the total lined a week-high 43. UFL bettors wasted no time backing the Michigan Panthers early in the week at the crypto sportsbook, pushing the line as high as -5.5. However, sharp buyback quickly came in on the home underdog, moving the number back to the opener. Houston is currently seeing slightly reduced juice on its side of the line. The total has held steady at 43, despite both teams combining to go 6-0 to the over in their last six games. The Roughnecks have seen the over cash in two of their three home games, with an average of 39.0 total points scored in those contests.

Houston will take the field in Week 8 looking to settle the score after being swept by Michigan last season. Both games were competitive early but ultimately ended in Panthers victories. The teams split the ATS results, and both matchups flew over the total, averaging 51.0 combined points. While the Roughnecks have averaged 24.3 points over the last three weeks, they still rank just sixth in the UFL in scoring, averaging a modest 17.0 points per game. Defensively, the unit has offered little support, allowing over 311 yards and more than 20 points per game. Now, they face their toughest test of the season in a must-win matchup against Michigan and MVP frontrunner Bryce Perkins, who’s coming off a clutch performance in last week’s dramatic comeback win over Arlington.

Houston Roughnecks Week 7 Recap

The Houston Roughnecks (3-4, 4-3 ATS) saw a promising start turn into heartbreak in Week 7, as they squandered a 19-point halftime lead in a 33-25 road loss to the Birmingham Stallions. The defeat against the UFL odds snapped Houston’s first win streak since the XFL/USFL merger and dimmed their playoff hopes heading into the final stretch of the season. Houston’s offense came out firing, opening the game with a nine-yard touchdown run by ZaQuandre White, who had a career day. White followed it up with a 52-yard touchdown on the next possession, finishing with a season-high 69 rushing yards and two scores on nine carries. The Roughnecks seized momentum in the first quarter when cornerback Damon Arnette intercepted Case Cookus and returned it 51 yards to the house for a 24-6 lead.

Houston led 18-6 and later extended it to 25-6 midway through the second on a touchdown pass from Jalan McClendon to Keke Chism. McClendon had a steady yet uninspiring outing, completing 15-of-23 passes for 167 yards and one touchdown, spreading the ball around efficiently. However, Houston’s offense stalled in the second half, producing less than 35 total yards after the break. The defense struggled to contain Birmingham’s rushing attack and failed to stop a surging Stallions offense that scored on six straight possessions. Despite a strong first half, Houston’s inability to close cost them dearly. The defense gave up a one-yard go-ahead score to backup QB J’Mar Smith in the fourth quarter and then allowed another touchdown moments later following a special teams turnover.

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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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