The inaugural UFL season is rapidly approaching the playoffs! Only two regular season weeks remain. Following Week 8, all four playoff spots have been locked up. This game features a matchup between two eliminated teams, the D.C. Defenders (3-5) and the Memphis Showboats (1-7). Both teams will be competing for pride and to find positives to build on for next season.
Before Betting on Defenders vs Showboats
The Defenders were eliminated from playoff contention following their 26-21 defeat to St. Louis in Week 8. D.C. had a notably better season than the other three teams that missed the playoffs, but still came up short of expectations. This week’s game against Memphis provides an opportunity to remain able to finish with a .500 record of 5-5. QB Jordan Ta’amu had an up and down game on Sunday against the Battlehawks. He completed 23 of 40 passes for 196 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions.
Memphis continued to struggle last week against the Panthers. The 24-18 defeat dropped them to 1-7 on the season. The Showboats have little to compete for down the stretch, but will still aim to get the best of their competition. With the UFL likely to return next season, Memphis would benefit from finding an area to build on in these last two weeks. The defense played relatively well in the loss to Michigan, but the offense was once again limited by an ineffective rushing game.
Defenders vs Showboats Offshore Odds
With both of these teams eliminated from playoff contention, this matchup could go either way. The Showboats have the home-field advantage, but only won one game through the first 8 weeks of the season. The Defenders may have been eliminated last week, but they’ve been more competitive than a 3-5 record indicates. D.C. is likely to pull away and win this one.
