The D.C. Defenders are set to face the St. Louis BattleHawks for XFL Week 3 on Sunday, Mar. 5. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 pm ET while airing on FX. The Defenders enter this game as 2-point favorites with the total set at 37. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Defenders vs. BattleHawks predictions in this XFL betting preview below.
Defenders vs. BattleHawks Odds
- Spread: Defenders -2
- Total: 37
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Game Info
- Date: Sunday, Mar. 5
- Time: 1 pm ET
- Location: Audi Field, Washington, DC
- TV: FX
Defenders vs. BattleHawks Predictions
The Defenders somehow beat the Seattle Sea Dragons in Week 1 despite being outgained by 154 yards. Then, D.C. put away the Vegas Vipers 18-6 in a rainy game in Week 2. So just how good are the Defenders? It’s hard to say based on that sample.
The Battlehawks are 2-0 thanks to a pair of comeback victories over the Brahmas and Sea Dragons. Both of those wins came on the road, so this squad knows how to get the job done away from home. Quarterback A.J. McCarron has been one of the most efficient signal-callers in the XFL, tossing for 374 yards with a 64.5% completion percentage, three touchdowns, and no interceptions.
It feels like St. Louis is the better team here, yet the BattleHawks check in as underdogs. The Defenders are 2-0 but needed some special circumstances to get there. Go ahead and take the underdog BattleHawks to get the job done on the road once again.
The Pick: BattleHawks +2 | -110 at FanDuel Sportsbook