The DC Defenders host the Seattle Sea Dragons in the North Division Championship game. DC swept their division rivals in the regular season. However, the two teams were evenly matched. The Defenders won by four points in Week 1 and one point in Week 8. Can the Sea Dragons get over the hump this time? Maybe. Still, a different bet is the most exciting option for this contest.
XFL Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions: North Division Championship (2023)
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
DC Defenders vs. Seattle Sea Dragons
The Defenders held the Sea Dragons to 18 points in Week 1. Although, Seattle’s lack of scoring wasn’t because they couldn’t move the ball. They had 331 yards on offense. The Sea Dragons shot themselves in the foot, turning the ball over three times, including a game-clinching fumble on DC’s one-yard line.
The Defenders scored a respectable 22 points in the victory in Week 1. Yet, the scoring increased substantially in the rematch in Week 8. The teams combined to light up the scoreboard for 67 points. They both moved the ball with ease, too. The Defenders had 323 yards at 5.0 yards per play, and the Sea Dragons had 354 at 6.4.
Furthermore, DC’s games were point-scoring bonanzas. The Defenders scored the most points (298) and allowed the third-most points (240) in their 9-1 campaign. They were incredibly lousy on defense down the stretch, allowing at least 26 points from Week 6 through Week 10. In the final five weeks of the regular season, the Defenders coughed up 30.0 points per game, and the median outcome was 28.0.
The Sea Dragons allowed the fewest points (177) during the regular season. Nevertheless, the Defenders had 56 points against Seattle. These foes should score in bunches again in their third matchup. They might not match the 67 points they scored in Week 8. Yet, they don’t need to in order to go over the game’s total of 48.5 points. So, hop on the over and enjoy another back-and-forth affair to close this week’s XFL action.
Pick: Over 48.5 Points (-115)
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