Roughnecks vs. Defenders: XFL Week 6 Picks & Predictions (Monday)
Last week was arguably the most competitive week of the XFL season. All four games were decided by eight points or fewer. Furthermore, two of last week's wins were by three or fewer points. More importantly, the Houston Roughnecks got kicked from the undefeated ranks in Week 5. Let’s take a look at our top picks and predictions for Week 6 of the XFL.
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Houston Roughnecks at DC Defenders
The Roughnecks lost their first game of the year last Thursday night in Seattle against the surging Sea Dragons. Fortunately, they’ll have a long layoff before playing Monday night against the undefeated Defenders. The break can be a faux bye for the Roughnecks before facing the ground-and-pound Defenders.
The Defenders have attempted the fewest passes (109) and the most rushes (188) in the XFL. Will that be a recipe for success this week against the Roughnecks? It might not be. Houston’s allowed only 309 rushing yards at 3.55 yards per carry and one touchdown to non-quarterbacks this year. In addition, PFF grades the Roughnecks as the third-best run defense and the best overall defense.
On the flip side, DC has allowed the most passing yards (1,222) in the XFL, and the Roughnecks are a pass-happy team. Houston’s attempted the second-most passes (187) in the league. The expression styles make fights is often used in combat sports, such as boxing and mixed martial arts. Yet, it’s apt for this football game. The well-rested Roughnecks are PFF’s highest-graded club and have the best point differential, outscoring their opponents by 60 points. The Defenders have outscored their opponents by 44 points. DC’s home-field advantage won’t make it an easy assignment for the Roughnecks, but Houston appears to be the superior team. It was tempting to take the 2.5 points, but betting them as outright winners at a plus line was too compelling to pass up.
Pick: Houston Roughnecks Moneyline (+125)
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