Houston Roughnecks vs. DC Defenders Prediction, Odds, Picks - UFL Week 9

When the DC Defenders square off against the Houston Roughnecks at 4:00 PM on Sunday, May 25, our projection system predicts the Defenders will take home the win. Our model also projects the spead, point total, and final score, which you can check out below.

The Defenders are 4.5-point favorites against the Roughnecks. The total is set at 46.5 points.

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Defenders vs. Roughnecks Odds & Betting Lines

Defenders vs. Roughnecks Prediction & Pick

• Spread Favorite: Defenders (-4.5)
• Moneyline: Defenders (-195), Roughnecks (+162)
• Total: 46.5 points

How to Watch Roughnecks vs. Defenders

• Game Day: Sunday, May 25, 2025
• Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
• TV: Watch on FOX

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Defenders Betting Info

• DC has won four games against the spread this season, while failing to cover four times.
• The Defenders have been favored by 4.5 points or more this season three times and failed to cover in all three.
• DC and its opponent have combined to go over the point total six out of eight times this season.

Roughnecks Betting Info

• Houston has compiled a 4-4-0 record against the spread this year.
• The Roughnecks have covered the spread three times this season (3-3 ATS) when playing as at least 4.5-point underdogs.
• So far this year, five of Houston's eight games with a set number have hit the over.

Defenders Key Players

• To go along with his 1,473 passing yards and 50.2% completion percentage this season, Jordan Ta'amu has connected on 11 touchdowns against four interceptions.
• Chris Rowland has been an asset for the Defenders, tallying 434 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 33 receptions.
• As part of the Defenders' air attack, has grabbed 21 balls on 44 targets for 314 yards and five touchdowns.

Roughnecks Key Players

• Jalan McClendon has passed for 1,039 yards (207.8 per game), completing 66.5% of his throws, with four touchdowns and three interceptions in five games.
• On the ground, Zaquandre White has scored four touchdowns and accumulated 300 yards (42.9 per game).
• In the passing game, Justin Hall has scored two TDs, hauling in 32 balls for 237 yards (39.5 per game).

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