The brand-new United States Football League is six weeks in, with a certain team holding on to the top spot. Eight teams across two divisions will battle it out over a 10-game schedule leading up to the playoffs and first-ever championship in Canton, Ohio.
After this weekend's play concluded, the Birmingham Stallions remain on top of the board. Check out the rest of the changes on the odds board in our USFL odds below.
USFL Championship odds
Team | Odds to win USFL Championship |
---|---|
Birmingham Stallions | +175 |
New Jersey Generals | +250 |
New Orleans Breakers | +320 |
Tampa Bay Bandits | +700 |
Philadelphia Stars | +700 |
Michigan Panthers | +5,000 |
Houston Gamblers | +6,600 |
Pittsburgh Maulers | +6,600 |
Odds courtesy of bet365, as of May 23, 2022.
Birmingham Stallions (+175)
Standing tall in the top spot is Birmingham. The Stallions moved to 6-0 after handling the Michigan Panthers (+5,000) in a 33-17 win. Birmingham remains the only undefeated team left in the USFL.
Next up for Birmingham is a date with the 1-5 Pittsburgh Maulers on Sunday.
New Jersey Generals (+250)
The New Jersey Generals are first in the North Division and have won five straight after losing in Week 1. The Generals are coming off an epic 26-25 win over the Gamblers in Week 6 action and will face the 3-3 Tampa Bay Bandits on Saturday.
New Orleans Breakers (+350)
Rounding out the Top 3 at +350 are the New Orleans Breakers.
They have the third-most points offensively in the USFL behind the Stallions and Stars thus far, and improved to 4-2 over the weekend with a victory against the lowly Maulers.
The Breakers will continue their chase of the Stallions when they face off against the Panthers next Saturday.
USFL playoff format
The first USFL Playoffs are scheduled to begin on June 25 once the regular season wraps up. The top two teams from the North and South divisions will play a semifinal game and the two winners will meet in the inaugural championship game a week later.
Both playoff games and the championship game will be played at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.
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— USFL (@USFL) February 16, 2022
Which states have legal USFL betting?
The 30 states below have legalized single-game wagering to some degree, whether that be at retail locations or online mobile betting on betting sites. In addition, nine other states are in the process of considering legal sports betting.
If you're in a state that allows mobile, online betting, make sure you know which ones are the best football betting sites. The best betting sites offer sharp odds, quick payouts and are safe and secure when it comes to depositing and withdrawing your money.
Legal State | Retail | Mobile |
---|---|---|
Arizona | Yes | Yes |
Arkansas | Yes | No |
Colorado | Yes | Yes |
Connecticut | Yes | Yes |
Delaware | Yes | No |
DC | Yes | Yes |
Illinois | Yes | Yes |
Indiana | Yes | Yes |
Iowa | Yes | Yes |
Louisiana | Yes | Yes |
Maryland | Yes | No |
Michigan | Yes | Yes |
Mississippi | Yes | No |
Montana | Yes | No |
Nevada | Yes | Yes |
New Hampshire | Yes | Yes |
New Jersey | Yes | Yes |
New Mexico | Yes | No |
New York | Yes | Yes |
North Carolina | Yes | No |
Oregon | Yes | Yes |
Pennsylvania | Yes | Yes |
Rhode Island | Yes | Yes |
South Dakota | Yes | No |
Tennessee | No | Yes |
Virginia | No | Yes |
Washington | Yes | Yes |
West Virginia | Yes | Yes |
Wisconsin | Yes | No |
Wyoming | No | Yes |
Legal states as of May 16, 2022.