Michigan Panthers vs. DC Defenders Prediction, Odds, Picks - UFL Playoffs

Which team is going to come out on top on Saturday, June 14, when the Michigan Panthers and DC Defenders square off at 8:00 PM? Our projection system believes in the Panthers. See our other predictions below, where we break down the final score, spread, and over/under.

The Panthers are 3.5-point favorites against the Defenders. The total is 50.5 points.

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Panthers vs. Defenders Odds & Betting Lines

Panthers vs. Defenders Prediction & Pick

• Spread Favorite: Panthers (-3.5)
• Moneyline: Panthers (-182), Defenders (+153)
• Total: 50.5 points

How to Watch Panthers vs. Defenders

• Game Day: Saturday, June 14, 2025
• Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV: Watch on ABC

Learn more about the Michigan Panthers vs. the DC Defenders on FOX Sports!

Panthers Betting Info

• Michigan covered four times in 10 matchups with a spread in the regular season, and in the playoffs they are 1-0-0 ATS.
• The Panthers have covered the spread three times this season (3-2 ATS) when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites (regular season and playoffs).
• Michigan games went over the point total six out of 10 times in the regular season, and one of one in the playoffs.

Defenders Betting Info

• DC won four games against the spread in the regular season, failing to cover six times, and is 1-0-0 in the playoffs.
• The Defenders have won each of their two games in the regular season and playoffs when playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs.
• DC and its opponent combined to go over the point total six out of 10 times in the regular season, and one of one in the postseason.

Panthers Key Players

• In seven games for the Panthers, Bryce Perkins has led the charge with 1,342 yards (191.7 yards per game) while posting nine touchdowns, two interceptions and a 69.0% completion percentage.
• As a runner, Toa Taua has compiled 357 yards in the ground game with six rushing touchdowns in seven games.
• Malik Turner has been a key piece of the Panthers' air attack in 2025, registering 40 catches for 365 yards and four touchdowns.

Defenders Key Players

• Jordan Ta'amu has thrown for 2,156 yards (239.6 per game), completing 54.4% of his passes, with 17 touchdowns and four interceptions in nine games.
• In the passing game, Cornell Powell has scored seven TDs, hauling in 29 balls for 418 yards (52.3 per game).
• In the passing game, Chris Rowland has scored three TDs, catching 42 balls for 523 yards (52.3 per game).

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