The Renegades vs. Battlehawks matchup on Friday night will be a UFL regular-season finale that features two teams heading in completely different directions. St. Louis enters Week 10 with playoff momentum and one of the most dominant defenses in spring football, while Dallas limps into the finale trying to stop a brutal six-game losing streak.
The Battlehawks already punched their postseason ticket, but there is still plenty on the line. St. Louis can lock down a top-two spot in the standings with another win and continue building momentum before the playoffs begin.
Dallas, meanwhile, is simply trying to salvage pride after one of the league’s biggest collapses. The Renegades started the season 3-0 before completely unraveling offensively over the second half of the year.
With the Battlehawks laying six points at home inside one of the loudest environments in the UFL, this matchup sets up well for St. Louis to control the game from start to finish.
Renegades vs. Battlehawks DATE, TIME & HOW TO WATCH | |
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| Where | The Dome at America’s Center – St. Louis, MO |
| When | Friday, May 29, 2026, 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | FOX |
Betting Odds & Public Betting
The Battlehawks enter Friday night as 6-point home favorites with the total sitting at 45.5 points.
St. Louis has become one of the league’s most reliable defensive teams during the second half of the season, leading the UFL in total defense while generating constant pressure up front. Dallas, meanwhile, has struggled offensively during its six-game skid and is coming off a disastrous performance against Louisville where it converted just 1-of-10 third downs.
The spread reflects the current gap between these teams entering Week 10. While Dallas did beat St. Louis earlier this season, the Battlehawks have improved dramatically since that matchup and now look like legitimate championship contenders.
Renegades vs. Battlehawks ODDS | |||
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| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
| Renegades | +6 (-108) | +215 | U 45.5 (-115) |
| Battlehawks | -6 (-112) | -265 | O 45.5 (-105) |
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Key Notes & Storylines
Everything for Dallas starts with quarterback Austin Reed.
When Reed plays confidently and pushes the ball vertically, the Renegades offense becomes dangerous. Earlier this season, he torched St. Louis for four touchdown passes in one of Dallas’ best performances of the year.
The problem is consistency.
Last week against Louisville, Reed completed just 33 percent of his passes and never looked comfortable. Once Dallas falls behind the chains offensively, the entire system tends to collapse. That becomes even more concerning against the best defense in the UFL.
St. Louis has transformed defensively since that early-season loss to Dallas. The Battlehawks now allow just 246.2 total yards per game and own the league’s most disruptive pass rush. Pita Taumoepenu and Carlos Davis have completely changed games off the edge, while the secondary continues locking down opposing passing attacks.
For St. Louis, the biggest question remains offensive consistency heading into the playoffs.
Luis Perez has flashed moments during his recent stretch as starting quarterback, but turnovers and stalled drives continue limiting the offense’s ceiling. The Battlehawks have explosive weapons everywhere, including Hakeem Butler, Steven McBride, and Jahcour Pearson, but finishing drives remains an issue.
Still, St. Louis doesn’t need elite offense every week because the defense consistently creates favorable field position and shortens games.
That advantage becomes massive against a struggling Dallas offense that has looked increasingly overwhelmed during its losing streak.
Injury Reports
Both teams enter Week 10 relatively healthy, though quarterback play remains the biggest storyline for each side.
Dallas needs Austin Reed to bounce back after a rough outing against Louisville, while St. Louis continues evaluating whether Luis Perez can fully stabilize the offense before the postseason begins.
Betting Trends
St. Louis enters the finale with momentum after clinching a playoff berth in Week 9 and continues leading the UFL in total defense and sacks.
Dallas has lost six straight games after beginning the season 3-0 and has struggled sustaining drives during that stretch.
The Battlehawks defense has become especially dominant at home, where the pass rush consistently overwhelms opposing quarterbacks.
Renegades vs. Battlehawks Prediction
The best bet Friday night is the Battlehawks -6.
This matchup strongly favors St. Louis in the trenches, and that’s where games are usually decided late in the season. The Battlehawks defense is playing at a championship level right now, while Dallas enters the finale looking completely out of sync offensively.
Austin Reed may have enjoyed success against St. Louis earlier this year, but this defense has evolved significantly since then. The Battlehawks now generate pressure from everywhere and rarely allow opposing quarterbacks to settle into rhythm.
Offensively, St. Louis doesn’t need perfection. Hakeem Butler remains the most dangerous receiver in the UFL, and the Battlehawks should eventually capitalize against a Dallas defense that has spent too much time on the field over the last several weeks.
Expect St. Louis to control field position, dominate defensively, and pull away during the second half as Dallas’ offense stalls once again.
Final Score Prediction: Battlehawks 27, Renegades 17
Best Bet: Battlehawks -6