Memphis Showboats UFL Week 8 Betting
The Memphis Showboats couldn’t capitalize on their home field advantage in Week 7, falling 19-9 to the St. Louis BattleHawks and failing to cover the closing 4.5-point UFL spread. Despite winning both the yardage and time of possession battles, Jim Turner’s squad couldn’t overcome costly mistakes. A turnover deep in their own territory paired with an 0-for-3 mark on fourth down conversions ultimately doomed Memphis in a game they had every chance to win. For the second straight week, quarterback Dresser Winn was strip-sacked—once again swinging momentum in favor of the opposition. Since his breakout performance in the overtime win at Birmingham, Winn has struggled mightily, posting sub-86 QB ratings in consecutive games.
He’ll have a chance to bounce back in Week 8 against a San Antonio Brahmas defense that ranks dead last in the UFL against the pass, giving up 212.6 yards per game. The unit just allowed DC’s Jordan Ta’amu to throw for 278 yards and three touchdowns. That opens the door for Winn and top target Jonathan Adams to deliver their best showing yet, especially with postseason hopes off the table and pressure off their shoulders. Memphis enters the matchup as a slight underdog, with the total ticking downward due to both offenses ranking near the bottom of the league in scoring. Like San Antonio, the Showboats were officially eliminated from playoff contention in Week 7, and their UFL Championship odds have been removed from the board.
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UFL Week 8 Betting Lines
Memphis Showboats +1.5
San Antonio Brahmas -1.5
Total: 36.5
Memphis Showboats UFL Week 8 Matchup
On Friday, May 16, 2025, the Memphis Showboats will take on the San Antonio Brahmas from the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX. Kickoff time is set for 8 p.m. ET with television coverage on FOX. The opening UFL Week 8 betting lines hit the board with the Showboats installed 1-point underdogs and the total lined 36. The betting line for this matchup has held steady since opening, though Memphis is now drawing higher vig, signaling slight market interest on its side. Total bettors made their move early, pushing the number down a half-point to 35.5, likely anticipating continued struggles from both offenses—despite both defenses ranking among the most vulnerable in the league. While Memphis has been solid in terms of yardage allowed (269.3 per game), it’s still surrendering 21.5 points per contest, sixth-most in the UFL. That’s helped the over cash in three of the Showboats’ last four games.
Ball security remains a major issue for Memphis. After finishing even in turnovers last week, the team enters this matchup with a brutal -10 turnover differential. The Showboats have turned the ball over in every game this season and multiple times in five of their last six. Their lone giveaway last week set up a key St. Louis score, ultimately sealing the BattleHawks’ win and cover despite Memphis outgaining and out-possessing them. Had Memphis been more secure with the football, its postseason outlook might be different. Instead, they’ve been mathematically eliminated with three games remaining. San Antonio, however, has forced just five total takeaways and remains winless at home through two tries—something Memphis could potentially exploit.
Memphis Showboats Week 7 Recap
The Memphis Showboats (1-6, 3-4 ATS) lost a second straight in Week 7 after falling 19-9 to the St. Louis BattleHawks at home on Sunday. Despite a solid defensive effort and a late opportunity to mount a comeback, the Showboats couldn’t overcome an early deficit and were ultimately held scoreless in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Dresser Winn turned in an efficient performance, completing 21-of-35 passes for 184 yards and a touchdown. His top target was wide receiver Jonathan Adams, who hauled in four catches for 69 yards, including a 5-yard touchdown reception that capped an 11-play, 77-yard drive in the second quarter. The score brought Memphis within 10-6, but the defense allowed a quick St. Louis response — a 78-yard drive ending in a Max Duggan touchdown pass — which sent the Showboats into halftime trailing 16-6.
Memphis made a key defensive play in the third quarter when cornerback Kyree Woods intercepted Duggan and returned it 36 yards, setting up a 27-yard Matt Coghlin field goal to close the gap to 16-9. However, the offense stalled the rest of the way. A critical fourth-quarter drive failed to yield points, and a late 44-yard field goal by Rodrigo Blankenship put the game out of reach. Despite winning the yardage battle through the air and generating pressure on Duggan, Memphis’ slow start and missed opportunities on offense proved costly in the UFL spread defeat.
2025 Memphis Showboats Schedule & Scores
| WEEK |
DATE |
MATCHUP |
TIME (ET) |
RESULT |
RECORD |
| Week 1 |
March 30 |
vs. Michigan Panthers |
12:00 PM |
L 12-26 |
0-1 |
| Week 2 |
April 5 |
at D.C. Defenders |
8:00 PM |
L 12-17 |
0-2 |
| Week 3 |
April 12 |
vs. Houston Roughnecks |
2:30 PM |
L 17-18 |
0-3 |
| Week 4 |
April 18 |
at Michigan Panthers |
8:00 PM |
L 9-27 |
0-4 |
| Week 5 |
April 25 |
at Birmingham Stallions |
8:00 PM |
W 24-20 (OT) |
1-4 |
| Week 6 |
May 3 |
at Houston Roughnecks |
12:00 PM |
L 20-21 |
1-5 |
| Week 7 |
May 11 |
vs. St. Louis Battlehawks |
3:00 PM |
L 9-19 |
1-6 |
| Week 8 |
May 16 |
at San Antonio Brahmas |
8:00 PM |
- |
- |
| Week 9 |
May 24 |
vs. Arlington Renegades |
12:00 PM |
- |
- |
| Week 10 |
June 1 |
vs. Birmingham Stallions |
3:00 PM |
- |
- |
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