BattleHawks vs Brahmas Week 1 Game Info
2023 XFL Regular Season'Game
St. Louis BattleHawks (0-0, 0-0 Away) vs.'San Antonio Brahmas '(0-0, 0-0 Home)
Date:'Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023
Time:'3 p.m. ET
Venue:'Alamodome – San Antonio, TX
Coverage:'ABC, ESPN+
With the NFL now in the offseason, it's time for the 2023 XFL season to begin. The action kicks off this weekend with a slate of four Week 1 games, including a showdown between the St. Louis BattleHawks and San Antonio Brahmas at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19.
The BattleHawks hope for a strong showing after going just 3-2 in the XFL's return back in 2020. Meanwhile, this game marks the Brahmas' first in franchise history, so you know they'll do what they can to win their league debut.
BattleHawks vs Brahmas Odds & Spread
Moneyline:'STL (-135) | SA: (+115)
Spread:'STL: -2.5 (-110) | SA: +2.5 (-110)
Total:'36.5 -Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)
The BattleHawks enter this contest as slight road favorites on the moneyline and spread on FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 3 p.m. ET matchup also features an over/under of 36.5 with -110 odds on each side.
BattleHawks vs Brahmas Prediction & Pick
It's hard to gauge who'll win this matchup considering how the XFL has been iced for the last three years. Having said that, I do like the BattleHawks this week. St. Louis has a clear advantage under center with A.J. McCarron, who's gone 2-2 in four NFL starts with 1,173 passing yards, six touchdowns to three interceptions and a 62.6% completion rate.
Meanwhile, the Brahmas are turning to QB Jack Coan in their XFL debut. The former Notre Dame product has no professional football experience other than getting cut by the Indianapolis Colts at last season's training camp. He'll likely have a tough time against a Brahmas defense that has a decent amount of pro experience.
Coan will likely make a few mis takes, ultimately costing the Brahmas the game.
Final Score Prediction:'BattleHawks: 24 | Brahmas: 17
BattleHawks vs Brahmas Betting Trends
– The BattleHawks went 3-2 during the 2020 XFL season.
– The Brahmas are debuting in the 2023 XFL season.
– This is the first-ever head-to-head matchup between the BattleHawks and Brahmas.
BattleHawks vs Brahmas Best Bet
For this game's best bet, I'm going with the BattleHawks covering as 2.5-point favorites. There's a chance of it being a back-and-forth affair, but McCarron gives St. Louis a clear-cut offensive edge. Besides, the BattleHawks only need to win by a field goal to cover, which shouldn't be an issue in a domed environment.