Battlehawks vs. Stallions UFL Week 8 Betting Lines

St. Louis Battlehawks UFL Week 8 Betting

The St. Louis BattleHawks have rebounded from a two-game skid with a three-game win streak, pulling even with the DC Defenders atop the XFL Division standings. Their latest victory against the UFL odds came in routine fashion with a 19-9 road win over the Memphis Showboats, covering as 4.5-point favorites at the crypto sportsbook. It wasn’t flashy, but Anthony Becht’s squad did what was needed to secure the win. Quarterback Max Duggan posted an 81.4 QB rating, once again doing more damage on the ground than through the air, while the defense overwhelmed a limited Memphis offense with relentless pressure at the point of attack.

With a playoff berth now firmly in sight, the BattleHawks face another big test in Week 8 betting as they host the defending UFL champion Birmingham Stallions in a pivotal cross-divisional showdown. It marks St. Louis’ final regular-season home game, and UFL bettors can expect the BattleDome crowd to be electric. The BattleHawks are 3-1 at home to date, with their only loss coming to DC. Linemakers have installed St. Louis as short favorites, signaling respect for the home team’s recent form. For a fourth straight win to materialize, Duggan will need to step up and lead the offense effectively against one of the league’s top defensive units. St. Louis’ isn’t too shabby either, with that side of the ball one of the reasons why the BattleHawks are back to being +350 favorites to win the franchise’s first title—down from last week’s +450 offering.

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UFL Week 8 Betting Lines

Birmingham Stallions +2.5

St. Louis BattleHawks -2.5

Total: 43

St. Louis Battlehawks UFL Week 8 Matchup

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the St. Louis BattleHawks will take on the Birmingham Stallions 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 UFL Week 8 betting lines hit the board with the BattleHawks installed 1.5-point favorites and the total lined 39.5. Neither the spread nor total has moved off the opener for this pivotal Week 8 clash, though St. Louis carries heavier juice on its side of the spread. The BattleHawks have won three of their four home games, covering the UFL spread in each victory. The total split in those games, with an average of 38.5 combined points scored. In their most recent outing within the BattleDome, St. Louis edged Arlington 12-6, covering as 3.5-point favorites in an ugly defensive slugfest.

To protect their home turf once again, the BattleHawks will need to attack through the air, as Birmingham brings the league’s top-ranked run defense into the matchup. That puts added pressure on quarterback Max Duggan, whose legs have often outshined his arm this season. The Stallions have been more vulnerable through the air, surrendering 186.9 passing yards per game (6th) and recently allowing 167 yards and a touchdown to Houston’s struggling aerial attack. On the other side of the ball, St. Louis’ defense will be tasked with containing Birmingham’s potent ground game, which ranks third in the league at 106.9 yards per game and 4.25 yards per carry. Fortunately, the BattleHawks rank fourth in the UFL against both the run and the pass, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle where the defense may once again be forced to carry the load to keep the win streak alive.

St. Louis Battlehawks Week 7 Recap

The St. Louis BattleHawks (5-2, 5-2 ATS) won a third straight with a methodical 19-9 road win and UFL spread cover against the Memphis Showboats. Quarterback Max Duggan led the way with a balanced effort, rushing 10 times for 57 yards and a touchdown while completing 15-of-23 passes (65%) for a season-high 158 yards—his best passing output since the 2022 Fiesta Bowl at TCU. St. Louis opened the scoring on its second drive when Duggan capped a quick march with a 7-yard touchdown run, followed by a successful one-point conversion run by Jarveon Howard. The BattleHawks extended the lead to 10-0 on a 53-yard field goal by Rodrigo Blankenship. Memphis responded with a touchdown pass in the second quarter, but Duggan answered connecting on a 13-yard touchdown pass to Jahcour Pearson to close the first half up 16-6.

In the third, St. Louis’s defense struck again as DE Isaiah Mack forced a fumble that was recovered by DT Kyler Baugh. Although Duggan threw a red zone interception, the defense held strong, limiting Memphis to a field goal. Duggan later connected with WR Gary Jennings Jr. on a 39-yard strike, but the drive stalled. Still, Blankenship added a 44-yard field goal late in the fourth to seal the win. St. Louis allowed just nine points, held Memphis to 1-of-3 on red zone trips, and forced multiple turnovers. The win helped solidify the BattleHawks’ position atop the XFL Division standings, while Duggan continued to grow into his starting role, giving the offense a dual-threat dimension heading into Week 8.

2025 St. Louis Battlehawks 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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