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St. Louis Battlehawks vs. D.C. Defenders: XFL Week 3 Bets & Picks (2023)

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Here are our top picks for Week 3 of the XFL: St. Louis Battlehawks vs. D.C. Defenders.

XFL Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions: St. Louis Battlehawks vs. D.C. Defenders

St. Louis Battlehawks vs. D.C. Defenders

While the first matchup this week is between a pair of 0-2 teams, the second contest is much better. The Battlehawks are 2-0 this season, with two close victories. They won 18-15 in Week 1 over the San Antonio Brahmas and 20-18 last week against the Seattle Dragons. Quarterback A.J. McCarron has been one of the top players two weeks into the year. The former Alabama star is third in the league in completion percentage (64.5%), passing yards (374) and passing touchdowns (three). He also has the Battlehawks’ only rushing touchdown this season.

Meanwhile, the Defenders also have a 2-0 record this season. They won the Week 1 matchup 22-18 over the Seattle Sea Dragon. The Defenders then had an impressive 18-6 win over the Vegas Wipers in Week 2. While D.C. hasn’t gotten the same level of quarterback play as St. Louis, the Defenders have an impressive running game. Abram Smith (99), Ryquell Armstead (88) and Jordan Ta’amu (77) all rank in the top five in rushing yards this year.

These two teams join the Houston Roughnecks as the only undefeated teams in the XFL. More importantly, the Battlehawks, Defenders and Roughnecks are the only three teams to score 18 or more points in both games this season. Yet, this matchup has the second-lowest over/under total in Week 3. Betting the over is an easy call.

Over 36.5 (-110)

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