The DC Defenders and San Antonio Brahmas are set to face off in a pivotal Week 7 UFL matchup on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. These teams are on opposite ends of the XFL Conference standings heading into this week. Here, we break down this DC Defenders vs San Antonio Brahmas matchup, including our top pick in the betting markets for the game.
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DC Defenders vs San Antonio Brahmas Game Preview
The Defenders enter this game with a 4-2 record, putting them in a tie for the top spot in the XFL Conference with the St. Louis Battlehawks. DC will look to rebound from their worst performance of the season last week, when they were blown out 38-14 on the road by the Michigan Panthers. While Jordan Ta’amu leads the UFL in passing yards and touchdowns, his consistency (or lack thereof) has been a concern in spring football seasons past. The Defenders will need him to step up and get the team back to their winning ways, as they are only a game clear of the Arlington Renegades, who are looking to steal a playoff berth for themselves over the next four weeks.
The San Antonio Brahmas are tied for the worst record in the UFL entering Week 7. They are 1-5 on the year so far and join the Memphis Showboats as one of the only two sub-.500 teams in the league through six weeks. San Antonio managed just three points in a 26-3 loss to the Birmingham Stallions on the road last week. The Brahmas’ 11.8 points per game through six weeks is the worst average in the UFL this year and San Antonio simply has to find an offensive spark if they are going to win at home this week.
San Antonio has struggled for most of this season, but their lone win of the year did come against the Defenders. The Brahmas won on the road against DC by a score of 24-18 in Week 4, a result that continues to look more surprising with each passing week. Because of that game, DC is not likely to take this game for granted.
Betting Insights
The betting odds for this game from Sportzino are as follows:
- Spread: DC Defenders -8.5
- Moneyline: DC Defenders -455, San Antonio Brahmas +280
- Total Points: Over/Under 37.5
The Defenders are favored by 8.5 points, reflecting their superiority on both sides of the ball as a whole this season. The total points line is set at 37.5, indicating expectations of a moderately low-scoring game, given both teams’ defensive capabilities and the scoring struggles of San Antonio.
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DC Defenders vs San Antonio Brahmas Prediction
In this game, the Defenders’ advantage lies in their experienced quarterback, Jordan Ta’amu, who has demonstrated the ability to lead the DC offense effectively. While San Antonio did slow down Ta’amu and the Defenders’ offense in their previous meeting, we don’t think the Brahmas will do enough offensively to steal a second game against the XFL Conference leaders. We will take the Defenders to win this game handily and to cover the spread by clamping down on the San Antonio offense.
- Pick: DC Defenders -8.5
- Total Points: Under 37.5
- Final Score Prediction: DC Defenders 20, San Antonio Brahmas 10
