Arlington Renegades vs. DC Defenders Betting Preview
04 May 2023
The XFL Championship Game is set for Saturday, May 13, and it is a matchup that not many people expected. The Arlington Renegades will take on the DC Defenders, and the winner will be crowned champion after the game.
Arlington went just 4-6 during the XFL regular season, and they were fortunate to even sneak into the playoffs. The Renegades used that good fortune to their advantage as they blew out the Houston Roughnecks in the semifinals.
DC has been dominant all season long, as they lost just one time during the regular season. The Defenders were then able to earn a 37-21 win over the Seattle Sea Dragons in the semifinals to set them up for this matchup.
The DC Defenders are six-point betting favorites over the Arlington Renegades in the XFL Championship Game.
Defense A Key For Renegades
There is no need to look at the full season stats for the Renegades because you won’t get any useful information. The Arlington defense stepped up in a major way in the semifinals, and that’s going to be a huge key again.
Arlington was able to hold Houston to just 225 yards in the semifinal win, and the secondary was able to make some big plays. Arlington doesn’t have an offense to keep pace with DC, and winning will start with defense.
Quarterback Luis Perez was impressive in the win over Arlington as he threw for 289 yards and three touchdowns. The Renegades will be looking to take some deep shots, but they also must take care of the ball.
DC Can Do it All
There is a reason that the DC Defenders only lost one game all season long, and it’s due to the fact that they have no weaknesses. DC can beat teams with their explosive offense, or they also have a team that can shut down opponents.
DC threw for nearly 300 yards in the semifinal win, and they will look to use that strategy in this game as well. The Defenders have a pair of quarterbacks in Jordan Ta’amu and D’Eriq King, and both will get a chance in this matchup.
The defense for DC will give up some yards, but they are typically great at shutting down opponents as well. Look for the Defenders to put up a low number in this matchup with the Renegades.
Renegades Put Up Huge Fight
Even though the records indicate that this could be a blowout, you should expect another impressive performance from the Renegades. They are playing their best football of the season, and they now have the momentum to match that.
DC has just found ways to win all season long, and they are able to get it done on both sides of the football. The Defenders might struggle to score a bit in this game, but the defense will keep them in the mix until they are able to break through.
This will be a battle for the entire game, but Arlington just won’t have enough to pull off the upset. Taking the six points and betting on Arlington is the way to go in this matchup, but it will be DC that comes away with the title.
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