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The XFL is arguably the first major sports league to make a full-fledged return after being dormant for multiple years. The league is unveiling its second act a full 19 years after its only prior season, which took place back in spring 2001.

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The new XFL consists of eight teams playing a 10-week regular-season schedule. A one-week playoff will feature the top two teams from each conference battling it out for the right to participate in the league’s championship game.

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XFL betting odds 2020 (March 9, 2021)

The Dallas Renegades opened the year as the betting favorites to win the 2020 XFL title, followed by the New York Guardians and Tampa Bay Vipers. Below you’ll find the most recent futures odds for this season, updated weekly.

XFL futures report: Week 6

Current odds listed are from FanDuel Sportsbook

Houston Roughnecks (+170) (Last week: +185)

The Roughnecks kept a firm hold on their top ranking and even nudged a little higher with their fifth straight victory to open the season. P.J. Walker continues to be the class of the league at quarterback. His 350-yard, three-touchdown day against the Dragons in Week 5 offered the latest glimpse of how lethal he is in coach June Jones’ Run and Shoot system. Receiver Cam Phillips also bounced back with a 10-122-2 tally after a quiet Week 4

Just as important, there seem to be more than enough weapons on Houston’s offense to overcome any of the defense’s deficiencies — RB James Butler’s two scores on the ground and the contributions of Phillips’ position mates Nick Holley (4-72-1) and Sam Mobley (6-95) serve as Week 5 examples of such.

St. Louis BattleHawks (+380) (Last week: +350)

The BattleHawks encountered an unexpected bump in the road in Week 5 – and a modest, corresponding tumble in their futures odds — in the form of the DC Defenders defense, which took out two weeks’ worth of frustrations out on St. Louis while holding them to six points. Jordan Ta’amu was limited to 174 passing yards, and although running backs Matt Jones and Christine Michael combined for 139 yards on 25 carries, the BattleHawks never visited the end zone. St. Louis remains right in the thick of the Eastern Division, however, and their defense is still one of the best in the league, keeping their title hopes vibrant despite the stumble.

DC Defenders (+470) (Last week: +450)

The Defenders still have a quarterback problem on their hands, but their defense stepped up its play several notches in Week 5 to get DC back in the win column. However, given the question marks on offense and the fact DC hasn’t looked anywhere near the same team when traveling thus far, their odds actually saw a slight decline this week in spite of the win.

Coach Pep Hamilton did finally see enough of the interception-prone Cardale Jones, pulling him for Tyree Jackson after a first-quarter interception. Hamilton didn’t open up the playbook too much – Jackson only put up 14 attempts – but he complemented his work through the air with 32 rushing yards. The Defenders will still have to prove capable of getting it down when they take their show on the road. But, their ship is heading in the right direction again for at least this week.

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Dallas Renegades (+750) (Last week: +500)

The Renegades began life without Landry Jones (knee) in Week 5 against the New York Guardians, and the results weren’t pretty. Dallas fell at home by a 30-12 score, with fill-in quarterback Philip Nelson providing a mixed bag of a performance. Nelson accounted for 210 passing yards, but he also threw two interceptions.

Just as was the case in Week 1 when he also drew a start in Jones’ stead, he never got Dallas into the end zone. The East Carolina product will need to push the ball down the field more often to have sustained success, while the Renegades’ defense, which had played superior ball coming into Week 5, will need to do its part as well to help the team through Jones’ absence. For the moment, the double-digit loss and the uncertainty about the effectiveness of the offense moving forward leads to a fairly significant drop in their championship odds.

NY Guardians (+750) (Last week: +1000)

The Guardians appeared to be in dire straits two games ago, but back-to-back victories over the Wildcats and Renegades have certainly brightened their outlook. QB Luis Perez has brought some stability to the passing attack, and the rapport he displayed with receivers Colby Pearson and MeKale McKay in Week 5 against the Renegades could be a sign of things to come in the second half of the season.

Perez also has the benefit of a string running back tandem in Darius Victor and Tim Cook. Then, change-of-pace option Justin Stockton stepped up his play versus Dallas and could be more of a factor moving forward. Also of note is the fact the Guardians defense has held the Wildcats and Renegades to a combined 26 points the last two weeks, another reason for their ascent. The collective positive vibes generated the last two games has led to a brighter outlook on NY’s 2020 title odds this week.

Los Angeles Wildcats +900 (Last week: +1500)

The Wildcats authored the first 40-point-plus tally in XFL history with their wild Sunday night win to close out the first half of the season. They remain a team with plenty of question marks — most on the defensive side – but they’re still the biggest positive movers this week in terms of futures odds. Still, Los Angeles was a Taylor Cornelius miscommunication away from seeing the Vipers potentially tie or go ahead of them in the closing seconds of the Wildcats’ 41-34 victory.

The good news is the ‘Cats are set at the most important position on the field. Quarterback Josh Johnson is certainly the real deal and has proven he can continue to get it done without star receiver Nelson Spruce (knee), but the offense could certainly use some balance as well by finally deciding on a lead back and sticking with him.

Tampa Bay Vipers (+2600) (Last week: +2000)

For the second straight week, the Vipers put together a stirring Sunday night performance. However, unlike their 25-0 home drubbing of the DC Defenders in Week 4, they couldn’t quite get the job done on the road against the Wildcats in Week 5. The good news for 1-4 Tampa Bay is that they’ve found themselves a quarterback in Taylor Cornelius, who threw for 300 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the 41-34 loss. Unfortunately, he also had a fumble returned for a touchdown and was guilty of a game-ending interception in Los Angeles’ end zone.

The chemistry Cornelius has displayed with capable pass catchers such as Jalen Tolliver, Reece Horn and Daniel Williams could help lead to multiple wins down the stretch. The issue with respect to futures odds is two-fold, however: 1) The Vipers are 1-4 halfway through a 10-game regular season; and 2) The Jerry Glanville-coordinated defense sprung some unexpected and unprecedented leaks Sunday night. Sustained issues on that side of the ball could render any advancements by the offense mostly a moot point. Those concerns in mind, TB sees the league’s biggest downgrade in championship chances this week.

Seattle Dragons (+2600) (Last week: +2500)

The Dragons unsurprisingly turned back to quarterback B.J. Daniels for their unenviable matchup against the unbeaten Houston Roughnecks in Week 5. Although they fell short – and in controversial fashion at that – Seattle seems to be a much more dynamic team with the dual threat under center. Daniels’ work through the air still has plenty of room for improvement, but the 30-year-old did notch a pair of rushing touchdowns in the contest and also got help from his defense in the form of a pick-six.

The threat of Daniels taking off has the ability to help open up some running lanes for Seattle’s running backs. That seemed to particularly come into play on a nifty Trey Williams 17-yard scoring scamper Saturday. Yet the Dragons’ defense continues to be an albatross – including for the team’s futures odds – as they’ve been hard-pressed to slow down the run or pass the majority of the season.

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In contrast to how the betting market unfolded for the short-lived Alliance of American Football (AAF) last spring, several major sportsbooks made their intentions to offer wagering opportunities for the XFL well in advance.

DraftKings Sportsbook, FanDuel Sportsbook and BetMGM Sportsbook have already rolled out XFL 2020 Championship futures and are offering lines for every regular- and post-season game. However, only six states have approved XFL betting markets thus far ahead of the league’s kickoff on Feb. 8. These will be covered further below.

Of note is the fact the XFL launched a “comprehensive integrity” program in conjunction with Genius Sports, which collects/distributes statistics, content and data related to betting and already works with NCAA, NBA and the PGA Tour stateside.

What XFL bets can I make?

In addition to futures bets, sportsbooks are offering moneyline, point spread and projected totals bets for the league’s games each week. Specialty bets such as player and game props are to be determined.

How to bet on XFL in the US

The following states have authorized XFL betting markets ahead of the inaugural season:

That still leaves eight states with active betting markets pending. These are:

Whether sportsbooks in these states authorize sports betting on the league’s games at some point during the inaugural season remains to be seen and could be based on a variety of factors, including the league’s popularity and customer demand. Notably, some sportsbooks didn’t begin offering lines on last spring’s Alliance of American Football (AAF) season until after Week 1.

XFL coaches, teams and rosters

Eastern Conference

DC Defenders

• Home stadium: Audi Field
• Head coach/General manager: Pep Hamilton
• Key players: QB Cardale Jones, RB Donnel Pumphrey, RB Jhurell Pressley, WR Rashad Ross, WR Eli Rogers

New York Guardians

• Home stadium: MetLife Stadium
• Head coach/General manager: Kevin Gilbride
• Key players: QB Matt McGloin, RB Tim Cook, RB Justin Stockton, WR MeKale McKay

St. Louis Battlehawks

• Home stadium: The Dome at America’s Center
• Head coach/General manager: Jonathan Hayes
• Key players: QB Jordan Ta’amu, RB Matt Jones, RB Christine Michael, WR De’Mornay Pierson-El

Tampa Bay Vipers

• Home stadium: Raymond James Stadium
• Head coach/General manager: Marc Trestman
• Key players: QB Aaron Murray, RB De’Veon Smith, WR Antonio Callaway (injured), WR Reece Horn, WR Donteea Dye

Western Conference

Dallas Renegades

• Home stadium: Globe Life Park at Arlington
• Head coach/general manager: Bob Stoops
• Key players: QB Landry Jones, RB Cameron Artis-Payne, RB Lance Dunbar, WR Jeff Badet, WR Freddie Martino

Houston Roughnecks

• Home stadium: TDECU Stadium
• Head coach/general manager: June Jones
• Key players: QB Connor Cook, RB De’Angelo Henderson, RB Andre Williams, WR Sammie Coates

Los Angeles Wildcats

• Home stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park
• Head coach/general manager: Winston Moss
• Key players: QB Josh Johnson, RB Elijah Hood, RB Larry Rose, WR Tre McBride, WR Nelson Spruce

Seattle Dragons

• Home stadium: CenturyLink Field
• Head coach/general manager: Jim Zorn
• Key players: QB Brandon Silvers, RB Kenneth Farrow, RB Ja’Quan Gardner, WR Kasen Williams

Are XFL rules different from NFL rules?

The XFL rulebook features a number of notable differences from that of the NFL’s. The majority of the changes implemented are designed to either speed up the overall pace of play, enhance the excitement of the game, or support player safety on special teams. A full list of all of the rule differences between the XFL and NFL, along with the XFL’s rationale for each, can be found on the league’s official website.

The following are highlights directly from the XFL’s website of some of the more prominent changes in each area of game play:

Special Teams/Returns

• Out of bounds kicks and kicks that fall short of the 20-yard line will result in an illegal procedure penalty, taking the ball all the way out to the kicking team’s 45 yard line.
• Players can move when the ball is touched by the returner or 3 seconds after the ball touches the ground (when the official waves his hand down).
• If the ball is kicked into the end zone and is downed it is a “Major” touchback and the ball is placed at the return side 35-yard line.
• If the ball bounces in bounds and then out of the end zone or is downed in the end zone, the ball is placed at the return side 15-yard line.
• If a team wishes to run an onside kick, it must indicate this to the official before the play and the two teams will be permitted to line up using traditional NFL rules (i.e. 10 yards apart from the kicking team). There will be no surprise onside kicks.

Special Teams/ Extra Points

• After a touchdown, the team has the option of running a play from the 2, 5, or 10-yard line, worth 1, 2, or 3 points respectively. The team must run an offensive play and no kicking plays are allowed.
• If the defense is able to cause a turnover and return the ball to the opponent’s end zone, the resulting score is equal to the number of points the offense was attempting to score on its PAT.

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Special Teams/ Punts

• Punting team cannot release past the line of scrimmage until the ball is kicked.
• If the ball goes out of bounds inside the 35-yard line, it is a “Major” touchback and the ball goes to the 35-yard line.
• If a punted ball lands in the opponent’s end zone or goes out of the end zone the result is a “Major” touchback, and the ball goes out to the 35-yard line.
• Fair catches are permitted.

Offense/ Double Forward Pass

• If a team completes a forward pass behind the line of scrimmage, that team may throw a second forward pass, as long as the ball has at no time crossed the line of scrimmage.
• Once the ball has passed the line of scrimmage, no forward passes are permitted.

Overtime

• Overtime shall consist of 5 “Rounds”, staged in alternating single-play possessions as is customary in NHL shootouts or MLS penalty kicks. A “Round” will consist of one offensive play per team. Each possession starts at the opponent’s 5-yard line and the offensive team has one play to score. The team with more points after 5 rounds is the winner.
• If a team has been mathematically eliminated before all 5 rounds have been completed, the game ends immediately (e.g. If Team A scores on its first 3 attempts and Team B is stopped on its first 3 attempts, then no subsequent plays are necessary).
• If teams are tied after 5 rounds, then rounds continue until one team is leading at the conclusion of a round, and that team will be the winner.
• For scoring purposes, each successful overtime score is worth 2 points.
• The defensive team cannot score. If the offensive team commits a turnover, the play is over immediately.
• If the defensive team commits a penalty, the offensive team will be allowed to re-attempt from the 1-yard line.
• Any subsequent penalty committed by the defensive team on any subsequent play, including in future rounds, will result in a score awarded to the offensive team.

Play clocks

• There will be a 25-second play clock that begins after the ball is spotted for the next play.
• It takes 7 seconds on average to spot the ball (average 32 second play clock)
• Outside the last 2 minutes of each half, when a play ends out of bounds, or on an incompletion the game clock will be stopped until the ball is spotted.
• Aside from incompletions and out of bounds plays, game clock rules outside the last 2 minutes of each half are the same as the NFL.

Comeback period

• Occurs after the 2-Minute Warning in each half.
• On plays that end in the field of play, the game clock will be stopped until the ball has been spotted and 5 seconds have run off of the play clock.
• On incomplete passes and out of bounds plays, the game clock will stop completely until the ball is snapped.

Timeouts

• Each team will have 2 one-minute timeouts per half.

Instant replay

• The XFL will have no coaches’ challenges and all plays will be subject to review from the Replay Official, who will be stationed in a booth above the field.
• Reviewable plays are limited to: (a) Plays involving possession. (b) Plays involving touching of either the ball or the ground. (c) Plays governed by the goal line. (d) Plays governed by the boundary lines. (e) Plays governed by the line of scrimmage. (f) Plays governed by the line to gain. (g) Number of players on the field at the snap. (h) Game administration. (1) Penalty enforcement. (2) Proper down. (3) Spot of a foul. (4) Status of the game clock. (i) Disqualification of a player. This list of reviewable plays is identical to those in the NFL prior to 2019.
• Exception: The Replay Official may correct obvious errors involving player safety at any point throughout the game.
• Exception: The Replay Official may correct any egregious obvious error that may have a significant impact on the outcome of the game in the last five minutes of the 4th quarter or during overtime.

Additional rules that differ from NFL

• Only one foot inbounds required for a catch.
• One official dedicated specifically to spotting the ball after each play.
• 10-minute halftime period.

How do I watch/stream the XFL?

Fans will be able to watch the XFL through multiple platforms:

Traditional Broadcast/Cable Channels:

Regular season:

• ABC (one game per week)
• FOX (one game per week, except Week 6)
• ESPN or ESPN 2 (one game per week)
• FS1 or FS 2 (at least one game per week)

Playoff Round:

• FOX (Eastern Conference final)
• ESPN (Western Conference final)

Championship Game:

• ESPN

Streaming Options (degree of availability of games depends on what channel package subscriber has):

• ESPN +
• Hulu TV
• YouTube TV
• Sling
• FubuTV
• AT & T Now

When was the XFL draft?

The XFL Draft ahead of the 2020 season was held Oct. 15-16 via conference call, with representatives of all eight teams participating. The draft was first and foremost divided by position groups, making it markedly different from the player allocation process for every other major professional sports league. The draft order was determined before each phase via lottery and each round in each phase followed a “snake” format in terms of order.

Prior to the draft, each of the eight teams was allowed to submit a list of preferred quarterbacks from a pool of available players. The league then assigned one quarterback from the list to each of the eight teams and designated those players as “Tier 1 quarterbacks”.

The aforementioned five phases of the draft were divided as follows:

• Phase 1: Offensive skill positions (QB, RB, WR, TE) — 10 rounds
• Phase 2: Offensive linemen (tackles, guards and centers) — 10 rounds
• Phase 3: Defensive front seven players (defensive linemen, linebackers) — 10 rounds
• Phase 4: Defensive backs (cornerbacks and safeties) — 10 rounds
• Phase 5: Open draft (any position eligible, including all punters, placekickers and long snappers) — 30 rounds

There was also a supplemental draft held Nov. 22 in which another 66 players were selected.

The “Tier 1” quarterback phase included several players with some form of NFL experience, including Landry Jones, Cardale Jones and Matt McGloin. The supplemental draft also yielded another pair of NFL veterans in Josh Johnson and Taylor Heinicke.

Other names of note taken in the main draft included:

• QB Connor Cook
• RBs Christine Michael, Kenneth Farrow and Cameron Artis-Payne
• WRs Tommylee Lewis, Rashad Ross and Sammie Coates
• TE Nick Truesdell

XFL FAQ

Who owns the XFL?

The XFL is owned by Vince McMahon’s Alpha Entertainment. All eight of the league’s franchises are owned and operated by the league, giving commissioner Oliver Luck the ability to fire any coach or general manager.

What does XFL stand for?

Officially, the “X” in XFL does not stand for anything, despite popular belief during the league’s initial run that it implied “Xtreme”.

How long did the original XFL last?

The original XFL lasted the entirety of its 2001 season, folding in May 2001 after losing television partners NBC and UPN. The Los Angeles Xtreme won the league’s inaugural championship.

What is an XFL player’s salary?

XFL players will play on a standard form contract that pays them $2,725 per week, with $1,040 of that amount guaranteed. Players on winning teams each week will receive a $2,222 bonus. Each contract will be one year in length, offering players an annual opt-out period during which they can sign with another league if the opportunity arises. If a player remains on an active roster for the entirety of the XFL season, various reports have pegged their full salary to be approximately $55,000 for that season.

How long is the XFL season?

The XFL season will consist of 10 regular-season games for each team. There will be no bye weeks. There will then be two-week postseason in which the top two teams in each conference will face off in a single-elimination bracket during the first week, followed by the league’s championship game the following week.

How is XFL different from AAF?

Although, the XFL has a number of similarities to the AAF in aspects such as its single-entity model, its number of teams and its length of season, it also has some differences. These primarily lie in the some of the new rules of play that were previously outlined. Additionally, the XFL enjoys much more stable funding, with McMahon himself having reportedly invested a significant amount of his own funds into the league. Moreover, while the AAF did have some solid TV deals in place with CBS and CBS Sports Network, the XFL will enjoy an exponentially more comprehensive and elevated coverage map that includes ABC, FOX, ESPN and FS1.

Who is the XFL Commissioner/President?

The XFL’s commissioner is Oliver Luck, a former NFL quarterback whose son Andrew had a fair share of success in the league in his own right. Subsequent to his playing career, Luck has enjoyed a distinguished career as an administrator, including stints as the president of NFL Europe, the CEO of the Houston Sports Authority and the NCAA’s Executive Vice President of Regulatory Affairs. Luck also served as the head coach/general manager for two NFL Europe teams in the 1990s.

UPDATE: XFL football will resume in 2022 under new ownership.

The XFL revival of 2020 promises to bring with it a host of unique developments and offer a premium product to football fans and bettors. And given the growing popularity of legal US sports betting sites, the upstart league couldn’t come at a better time.

Make no mistake: The XFL will not challenge NFL betting for supremacy in the US wagering market. However, the league is positioned to be a supplementary betting market for football fans in the same way that it hopes to be a complementary talent pool for the NFL, and it has a real chance to succeed.

If you’re interested in wagering on the “NFL minor league,” you can participate in the activity by perusing our brief legal XFL betting guide, which has been written primarily for US players. (Though some international punters will be interested in the XFL, the main market for the sport – and its gamblers – is the United States.)

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

The resurrected 2020 XFL season was put out to pasture after just five games, but not because of a lack of popularity or quality on the field. Instead, due to caution surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the league decided it was best to shutter operations and prepare for 2021. The XFL is not going anywhere, folks. Bet on it! And while you wait for the 2021 XFL season, all the top betting sites also have full casinos, poker rooms, and real-money slots to enjoy.

Bovada is the number-one sports betting site in the US, and as you might expect, they’re in the vanguard when it comes to XFL betting lines, too. Operating under the internationally licensed Bodog brand, Bovada is a legitimate, longstanding betting venue with a tradition of comprehensive betting odds and guaranteed timely payouts. New members who want to sign up in time to bet on the XFL can get a low-rollover $250 welcome bonus to help them get started.

Of course, Bovada isn’t just the best sportsbook in America – it’s also a fully-featured casino site. So in between quarters of XFL action, bettors can find a host of other casino amusements to pass the time, including slots, poker, live dealer table games, and a pari-mutuel racebook. The only real negative about Bovada is that the site currently does not accept members from the states of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Nevada.

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Is online XFL betting legal for US residents?

If you live in the United States, you can legally wager on the football safely by using a domestically regulated sportsbook in the few states that offer them or by using a reputable offshore betting site like those listed here.

In the case of the US-based sportsbooks (whether online or on land), these are only accessible by bettors physically inside the states in question, making them less than ideal for the majority of Americans who wish to bet on XFL action. For most of the country, offshore betting sites are the way to go, as these operate outside of US legal jurisdiction and are immune from laws like the Interstate Wire Act (1961) and the UIGEA (2006).

Please note that there are two US states that have betting laws that make it illegal to gamble online: Washington and Connecticut. However, there are plenty of online sports bettors from both states, and these laws do not appear to be enforced. However, if you live in either state, you are advised to follow all local mandates.

• Step 1: Sign up at a legal USA betting site – All the XFL betting sites we recommend are first-rate, and you can’t go wrong with any of them. Joining is fast and free, and most sites accept members from all 50 states.
  
• Step 2: Claim your welcome bonus (optional) – When you join any online XFL sportsbook, you can choose to claim a series of welcome bonuses. As long as you understand the terms and conditions and find them agreeable, we suggest using the bonus offer(s) to your advantage.
  
• Step 3: Deposit into your betting account – Online sportsbooks typically offer several ways to deposit. While Visa and Mastercard are popular options, we recommend Bitcoin (or another supported cryptocurrency).
  
• Step 4: Browse the XFL betting lines – Each site will have XFL odds, but these lines will almost never be identical across multiple operators. Thus, it is advised that you shop lines to get the best value for every bet you want to take. Remember, you can join as many online XFL sportsbooks as you wish.
  
• Step 5: Place your XFL wagers – Once you find an attractive wager, you simply add it to your betting slip, enter the amount you wish to risk, and submit your ticket. If you want to assemble a parlay, all the best XFL sportsbooks will allow you to easily do so.
  
• Step 6: Withdraw your winnings – Once you win, it’s time to withdraw your winnings. While some bettors like to keep a balance at their sportsbook, others want to pull out their payouts immediately. Just remember that most withdrawal methods (check, money order, bank wire) take up to a week or more to show up stateside. The only way to claim same-day withdrawals at XFL betting sites is to request your payout in Bitcoin or a supported altcoin. (Note: To withdraw in Bitcoin, you must first deposit in Bitcoin.)

Odds available at Bovada

• Dallas Renegades TBA
• New York Guardians TBA
• Los Angeles Wildcats TBA
• Tampa Bay Vipers TBA
• Houston Roughnecks TBA
• D.C. Defenders TBA
• St. Louis BattleHawks TBA
• Seattle Dragons TBA

Understanding XFL Betting Odds

Point spread

An XFL point spread bet allows bookmakers to handicap the lines, taking points from the favorite and giving them to the underdog. A typical XFL spread will look something like this:

ex. Dallas Renegades -3.5 (-110) at Seattle Dragons +3.5 (-110)

Here, the Renegades are favored by 3.5 points, meaning that in order to win the bet, they have to beat the Dragons by four or more points. Conversely, the Dragons can lose by up to three points and still win the wager. The number in parentheses is the moneyline, or price tag, for the bet (here showing that a $110 wager pays out $100 in winnings).

Straight bet

A straight bet, also called a straight-up bet or straight moneyline bet, requires you to pick a winner with no spread-like handicapping:

ex. DC Defenders +235 at St. Louis BattleHawks -185

In a straight bet, the underdog will always have a positive moneyline, while the favorite will always have a negative moneyline. In the above example, the Defenders are the underdogs and pay out $235 per $100 wagered. The BattleHawks are favorites, paying out $100 for $185 risked. (These are ratios, not minimums, as most USA sports betting sites will take minimum wagers between $0.50 and $2.00, depending upon which operator you choose.)

Over/under bet

Over/under bets, also called totals, require the XFL bettor to pick whether or not the combined total points scored between two clubs will be greater than (“over”) or less than (“under”) the number posted by the betting site.

ex. New York Guardians at Tampa Bay Vipers O/U 45.5 (-110)

In this matchup, the sportsbook has set the over/under to 45.5 points. If the Guardians and Vipers score 46 or more points, the over bet wins, and if they score 45 or fewer points, the under bet wins. The half-point increment prevents the outcome from resulting in a “push,” which typically requires sportsbooks to refund all action on the totals wager. The moneyline or price for this bet is normally -110, but this can vary.

Prop bet

XFL prop bets can come in multiple forms: player props, team props, and game props. XFL player props include wagers on individual stat lines, like how many TDs a QB will throw. XFL team props are wagers based on team performances, like how many takeaways a defense will get. Game props include things like betting on coin toss results, whether or not a contest will go to overtime, and so on.

Futures bet

XFL futures bets are like props but over a longer period of time. Futures bets can include wagers on conference champs, XFL champs, league MVPs, and more. Typically, the sooner you place a futures wager, the more valuable odds you’re going to get. Futures are usually first posted in the offseason and stay up all year round.

Parlay bet

A parlay bet is basically when a single ticket is comprised of multiple bets. An XFL parlay might see you wager on three or four different games at a time, where each “leg” must hit in order for your bet to be a winner. The payout on a parlay is much higher than if you simply wager on its constituent parts separately and win each of them.

XFL Live Betting Online

Live betting is a fast-growing market in the sports wagering world, as it lets bettors put money on game lines and props as they shift to represent the on-field action in real time. Instead of having to post your bets before kickoff of every game, live betting – also called XFL in-game betting or XFL in-play betting – allows you to place wagers on the game for the entire duration.

Most bettors use live betting as a fun way to increase their immersion, but savvy gamblers can also use it to recoup bad early bets or double down on favorites in blowouts.

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XFL Mobile Betting

Mobile betting on the XFL is the most convenient way to wager on the new league. Instead of being tied to a brick-and-mortar venue or having to sit glued to your computer screen, you can simply place wagers on football right from your smartphone or tablet. Whether you have an iPhone, iPad, Android device, or other mobile gadget, if it’s got Internet access and a modern web browser (Safari, Chrome, Firefox, etc.), you can bet on the XFL from anywhere inside the US and abroad.

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Banking Options For XFL Betting

Online sportsbooks do not extend credit to their players, which is a very good thing for all parties involved. However, as a result, the very first consideration when joining an XFL betting site is getting your funds loaded up so you can actually wager. Most top sportsbooks offer support for several deposit options, and withdrawing your winnings is also typically quick and easy.

• Deposit Options – The deposit options at most XFL gambling sites include the basics like Visa, Mastercard, international gift cards, bank wires, cashier’s checks, money orders, and person-to-person payment services like MoneyGram and Western Union. However, Bitcoin is the best option, as it offers quick deposits, comes with no added fees of any kind, and usually boasts the highest limits. Bitcoin is only supported by offshore betting sites. Zelle is a great way for Ameican bettors to purchase Bitcoin instantly with no waiting periods.
• Payout Options – The payout options available at legal online betting sites for US players are less varied than the deposit options. Most books support courier checks, bank wires, and money orders, but as with deposits, Bitcoin is the best method. Further, Bitcoin is the only same-day payout option at offshore sites, and the cryptocurrency is not yet supported by domestic US operators.

About The XFL

League Structure

The XFL is structured similarly to the NFL in terms of teams and conferences, though on a smaller scale and with a shorter season. The league is owned and operated by Vince McMahon’s Alpha Entertainment, and it diverges from other professional American sports leagues in that the XFL itself owns all the teams.

XFL Teams

For the inaugural 2020 XFL season, the league will consist of eight teams, with four in the XFL Eastern Conference and four in the XFL Western conference:

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• DC Defenders – Washington, DC, Audi Field
• New York Guardians – East Rutherford, NJ, MetLife Stadium
• Louis BattleHawks – St. Louis, MO, The Dome at America’s Center
• Tampa Bay Vipers – Tampa, FL, Raymond James Stadium

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• Dallas Renegades – Arlington, TX, Globe Life Park
• Houston Roughnecks – Houston, TX, TDECU Stadium
• Los Angeles Wildcats – Carson, CA, Dignity Health Sports Park
• Seattle Dragons – Seattle, WA, CenturyLink Field

XFL Schedule

The XFL has a 10-week schedule, with each team playing 10 games. There are no bye weeks in the XFL, and each team will play its three conference rivals twice each season. Each team will also play every team in the opposing conference once per season. Currently, the XFL schedule kicks off the week after NFL Super Bowl betting wraps up in early February.

XFL Playoffs

The XFL Playoffs will consist of two rounds: a divisional championship between both leagues’ top two teams and a title game between the divisional champs. The XFL Championship will be contested in late April.

XFL Rules

The XFL is nearly identical to NFL and NCAA football in physical and dimensional respects, though there are some differences. Primarily, the XFL is employing a host of rule changes that bettors should be familiar with and which are designed to speed up the pace and action of typical American football and football betting in general. Some of the rules that set the XFL apart from other football leagues are the following:

• Kickoff returns encouraged – In order to encourage kickoff returns, which many fans and bettors view as one of the most exciting play in football, the XFL kickoff rules have teams booting the ball from their own 15-yard lines. In the event of a touchback (which will be rare), teams will get the ball at their own 35-yard line instead of the 25-yard line.
• No fair catches allowed – There are no fair catches in the XFL. When an XFL returner receives a punt or a kick, he will be granted a 5-yard buffer or “halo”, giving him the opportunity to make a move and run downfield.
• Unlimited forward laterals behind the line – In the NFL and NCAA, players may throw forward passes after receiving a lateral behind the line of scrimmage. In the XFL, players may throw forward passes regardless of the direction of the lateral, provided that the lateral is completed behind the line.
• No extra point kick attempts – The XFL does not allow traditional PATs, or point-after kick attempts. Instead, after scoring a touchdown, XFL teams can elect to run a play from the 2-yard line for one point, the 5-yard line for two points, or the 10-yard line for three points.
• Shootout-style overtime – Overtime is a contentious issue in the NFL, as its “sudden death” nature is fundamentally unfair for a game based on ordered possessions. In the XFL, overtimes will be contested like soccer-style round-by-round shootouts, with each team running an equal number of plays from the 5-yard line.
• No clock stoppages outside of two minutes – To speed up the game, the XFL clock will not stop for plays that end out of bounds or for incomplete passes. Additionally, the play clock will be set at 25 seconds instead of the 40-second clock used by the NFL.