The USFL and XFL are merging together for a fresh, new 2024 UFL season. After two dominant performances to kick off the season, the Birmingham Stallions are favored to win the inaugural championship.
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2024 UFL championship Odds
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Stallions | +120 |
| St. Louis Battlehawks | +150 |
| San Antonio Brahmas | +500 |
| Michigan Panthers | +1100 |
| D.C. Defenders | +1500 |
| Memphis Showboats | +4500 |
| Houston Roughnecks | +7000 |
| Arlington Renegades | +10000 |
Odds as of May 1
Why are the Birmingham Stallions favored to win uFL Championship?
It's no surprise the Stallions are favored to continue their modern-era dynasty, focused to grab their third-straight championship. Over the last two seasons, Birmingham has dropped just three games.
In the first five weeks, the Stallions continued their winning streak -- posting a whopping 132 points.
4 weeks in, here's where the teams currently stand 📊 pic.twitter.com/koyAcjgzqv
— United Football League (@TheUFL) April 23, 2024
Birmingham's ground attack has been unstoppable, averaging a league-high 155 YPG. The success is led by Adrian Martinez, 302 RYDS (ranked first), and Ricky Person Jr, 5 RTDS (ranked first).
The Stallions defense is also worth bragging about, allowing just 63 points this season and coughing up no more than 18 in a single meeting.
The st. louis battlehawks have officially regrouped (+150)
Dropping their season opener wasn't on anyone's Bingo card. But the Battlehawks bounced back just like I thought they would, scoring a league and season-high 45-points in Week 5.
Just like Birmingham, the Battlehawks also have a star signal-caller returning with AJ McCarron, fresh off his MVP trophy win in the XFL last season. The 33-year-old was untouchable, completing an elite 68.6% of his passes for 2,150 yards and topping it all off with 24 touchdowns.
The former Alabama product spent his offseason as a backup with the Cincinnati Bengals but has since asked to be released to rejoin his Battlehawks. Clearly, he's looking for another chance to finish the magic he started.
McCarron sits at the top of the leaderboard with 10 passing touchdowns.
St. Louis capped off last year with a 7-3 record, but a tiebreaker point rule kept them just outside the four-seed playoff format. Once they find their groove, I think the Battlehawks will continue as contenders.
