We are halfway through the schedule in the United States Football League, and we have seen an uptick in play from the offensive side as all four games easily hit the over on the point total for the first time all season. In fact, six of the eight teams topped the 20-point mark and all eight teams hit 17 points. The production of each individual player is still a little unpredictable, but we do have a pretty good idea of what to expect from each team on a weekly basis now. As we hit the second half of the schedule, teams will be trying to position themselves for the playoffs and the cream should rise to the top.
Let's take a look at our best bets as we head into Week 6 of the USFL season.'
How to watch the USFL in Week 6
The USFL regular season will continue on Saturday, May 21 and run through mid-June before the playoffs begin. The opening matchup this weekend will see the Tampa Bay Bandits take on the Philadelphia Stars, with kickoff set for 1:00 pm ET on Saturday.
- Tampa Bay Bandits at Philadelphia Stars, 1:00 pm ET, Saturday, May 21, NBC
- Michigan Panthers at Birmingham Stallions, 7:30 pm ET, Saturday, May 21, NBC
- Pittsburgh Maulers at New Orleans Breakers, 12:00 pm ET, Sunday, May 22, FS1
- Houston Gamblers at New Jersey Generals, 4:00 pm ET, Sunday, May 22, Fox
New Orleans Breakers -7.5 (-110) over Pittsburgh Maulers
They were manhandled some by the Generals last week, so it can only go uphill for the Breakers from here. New Orleans has been one of the better teams in the league and definitely one of the better defenses. The legend of Vad Lee was written last week for the Pittsburgh Maulers, as the guy they signed a few days before the game led them to their first victory with a touchdown on the game's final play. I just can't see him having similar success against the Breakers pass defense that allows just 153 passing yards per game. It was a great story and got Pittsburgh in the win column, but the good vibes will end and the Breakers will roll.'