Houston Gamblers vs. New Orleans Breakers odds, picks and predictions

The Houston Gamblers (0-1) and the New Orleans Breakers (1-0) meet Saturday for a Week 2 game at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET (USA Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Gamblers vs. Breakers odds, and make our expert USFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Gamblers opened the season with a disappointing 29-13 setback against the Michigan Panthers in Memphis as 1-point favorites with the Over (38.5) connecting. Houston managed just 194 total yards of offense while allowing 327 total yards to Michigan. The Gamblers threw for just 96 total yards - 4.4 yards per attempt.

Plus, Houston turned the ball over 4 times and had a minus-3 turnover differential, losing 2 fumbles with 2 interceptions.

The Breakers dominated the time of possession in a 22-15 win over the Pittsburgh Maulers in Week 1 with a 37:18 TOP compared to Pittsburgh's 22:42.

The Breakers, who covered the spread as 3.5-point favorites, finished with 332 total yards and held the Maulers to just 156. Most of New Orleans' yards came through the air (270), while Pittsburgh only had 72 passing yards.

New Orleans lost a fumble, and it was on the short end of a minus-1 turnover differential, but it still managed to win.