The Memphis Showboats and Houston Roughnecks are set to face off in Week 6 of the 2025 UFL season on Saturday, May 3, at TDECU Stadium in Houston. Both teams are looking to rebound from challenging starts to their seasons, making this matchup a pivotal point for each franchise. With recent coaching changes, player injuries, and evolving team dynamics, this Memphis Showboats vs Houston Roughnecks game offers intriguing angles from a betting standpoint.
Memphis Showboats vs Houston Roughnecks Game Preview
Memphis enters this game under the leadership of interim head coach Jim Turner, who took over after Ken Whisenhunt’s resignation in April. The Showboats are tied for the UFL’s worst record at 1-4, though they did deliver a shocking victory last week on the road against the Birmingham Stallions. They have struggled offensively, averaging 14.8 points per game. Wide receiver Jonathan Adams has been a reliable target, leading the league with 313 receiving yards. But the Memphis offense hasn’t done much else beyond getting the ball to Adams and they need to find other impactful options to be more of a threat.
Houston, on the other hand, has faced its own set of challenges. The Roughnecks are 2-3 and they sit in third place in the USFL Conference. Houston did get a win last week, as they dominated the San Antonio Brahmas in a battle of two of the worst teams in the UFL. Here, the Roughnecks face another struggling opponent and they will look to take advantage of that. To do that, Houston’s defense will look for another breakthrough after holding the Brahmas to just three points last week.
Betting Insights
The betting odds for this game from Sportzino are as follows:
- Spread: Houston Roughnecks -4.5
- Over/Under: 36.5 points
- Moneyline: Memphis +190, Houston -278
The betting lines suggest a closely contested game, with Houston slightly favored at home. The over/under reflects expectations of a low-scoring affair, which makes sense considering both teams’ offensive struggles throughout the 2025 UFL campaign.
Memphis Showboats vs Houston Roughnecks Prediction
Roughnecks -4.5 (-110) over Showboats
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- Memphis has the worst offense in the UFL, which should make Houston’s defense look good in this game.
- The Roughnecks beat another bad team last week in the Brahmas and should win a second straight game here.
Analyzing the current form and statistics, Houston appears to have a slight edge, primarily due to their superior defense and home-field advantage. Memphis’ lone win of the season did come on the road, but they are 1-2 away from home and we expect being on the road to negatively impact them here. Considering these factors, the prediction leans towards a narrow victory for Houston, with the final score likely falling under the projected total points.
