Week 8 of the XFL provided us with a few firsts. We saw the XFL's overtime format in action for the first time (twice), and it was also the first time totals climbed over an average of 42 points at close. Not coincidentally, 75% of the games went under the closing total as well.
We also got more clarity on the playoff picture as the DC Defenders and Houston Roughnecks secured postseason spots with wins last weekend. On the other side of the spectrum, a disappointing 18-16 loss ended the Orlando Guardians' playoff hopes. As a result, Orlando joins the Vegas Vipers as teams that will be playing spoiler roles the rest of the way.
By next week, all four playoff spots could be secured, something that will surely add a little guesswork regarding rest and motivation for our Week 10 wagers. Of course, in the world of sports betting, looking ahead leads to losses, so let's stick to what's in front of us and target some Week 9 winners.The Vipers are really good at finding ways to lose games, with head coach Rod Woodson learning on the fly in his first year. That said, I am not in the business of laying 6.
That's going to be easier said than done. Seattle went blow for blow in a one-point loss to DC last week and has done a great job cleaning up the turnovers that haunted it early this season. St. Louis struggles in the trenches, and I'm concerned about its ability to protect QB A.J. McCarron, who missed last week with an injured shoulder. Seattle still leads the XFL in net yards per play and has not allowed Ben DiNucci to get sacked more than twice in any game this season.
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