The Memphis Showboats and San Antonio Brahmas are set to face off in a Week 8 United Football League game on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. These teams are tied for the worst record in the league going into this matchup. But someone has to win this Memphis Showboats vs San Antonio Brahmas game and we will offer up our prediction right here.
Memphis Showboats vs San Antonio Brahmas Game Preview
The Memphis Showboats enter this matchup with a 1-6 record, striving to find consistency on both sides of the ball. Memphis lost 19-9 at home last week against the St. Louis Battlehawks. That game was the worst performance we have seen from quarterback Dresser Winn, who completed just 21 of his 35 pass attempts and failed to reach 200 passing yards in the game. Memphis has the second fewest points scored in the UFL this season, but their opponent this week has the fewest, making this a rare opportunity for the Memphis offense to be the superior offensive side.
The San Antonio Brahmas also have a 1-6 record, putting them at the bottom of the XFL Conference standings. San Antonio lost 32-24 at home against the DC Defenders last week, with DC avenging their loss to the Brahmas from earlier in the regular season. Going into this matchup, the Brahmas have the worst offense in the UFL, averaging 13.6 points per game. San Antonio also has the worst scoring defense in the league, giving up 26.6 points per contest. They will look to improve on both of those marks at home against a similarly struggling team.
Betting Insights
- Spread: San Antonio Brahmas -1
- Total Points: 37.5
- Moneyline: Brahmas -120, Showboats +100
According to the betting odds for this game from bet365, the Brahmas are slight favorites at home. The question going into this game is whether either of these teams can play consistently solid football for a full 60 minutes. So far this year, the only consistency shown by either of these teams has been consistently bad play, but this game gives them both an opportunity to get a rare victory.
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Memphis Showboats vs San Antonio Brahmas Prediction
Considering the current form and statistical advantages, the San Antonio Brahmas are my pick to secure a victory. While they have struggled on both sides of the ball throughout this season, they should look a little better at home against the only team in the league that has struggled as much as they have. Betting on the Brahmas to cover the spread appears favorable, and the under on total points is worth consideration on Friday.
Prediction: San Antonio Brahmas 20, Memphis Showboats 14
