The Michigan Panthers host the DC Defenders on Sunday in a matchup featuring two teams near the top of the United Football League standings.
The Michigan Panthers hold a 3-2 record, tied for the lead in the USFL division. They stand a game ahead of the Houston Roughnecks in the standings.
The DC Defenders enter the game with a league-best 4-1 record, sitting atop the XFL Conference. They won a high-scoring game last week.
The game is scheduled for Sunday, May 4, with a noon ET kickoff at Ford Field. It will be broadcast on ESPN2 and can be streamed on Fubo.
Odds for the contest from BetMGM UFL odds list the Panthers as slight favorites. Michigan is favored by 2.5 points, with a moneyline of -145 compared to the Defenders' +120. The over/under is set at 41.5 points.
DC's offense is led by quarterback Jordan Ta'amu, who threw for over 300 yards and four total touchdowns in their last game. He leads the league in passing yards but has also thrown four interceptions this season.
The Michigan Panthers counter with quarterback Bryce Perkins, who has completed a high percentage of his passes this season. He had a strong performance in their recent game against the St. Louis Battlehawks.
Michigan's offense will face a challenge with one of their top receivers, Samson Nacua, suspended for the game.
Defenses had an advantage earlier in the season, but scoring totals have risen in recent weeks. Both the Michigan Panthers and DC Defenders offenses have averaged over 23 points per game this year.
