Defenders vs Battlehawks Picks and Prediction – 4/13/2025

By: Cameron Ross |

Last Updated: 04/06/2025 at 10:51 PM ET

D.C. Defenders at St. Louis Battlehawks 04/13/25 - UFL Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 4/13/2025, 7:00 PM UTC
Latest Odds: STL -5.5 ; O/U 39.5

Defenders vs Battlehawks Prediction

The DC Defenders will be on the road this week with the game in Saint Louis against the Saint Louis Battlehawks. DC is one of the better teams in the league thus far this season coming into this matchup undefeated through two games following a 5 point home victory against the Memphis Showboats a week ago. Offensively DC has been strong this season averaging 17.5 points on better than 280 yards per game. Defensively the Defenders have held their own allowing 11.5 points per game on just over 250 yards per contest. Please stay in the action with our UFL Picks.

Jordan Ta’amu has led the DC offense this season with 29 completions for 363 yards and two scores through the air. Abram Smith has been the top ball carrier for DC this year with 93 yards on 29 carries, while Deon Jackson has added a second best 90 yards on 22 carries this season. Ty Scott leads the way for DC with 10 receptions and 120 yards, while Chris Rowland has chipped in six catches for 106 yards and one score on the year.

The Saint Louis Battle Hawks stay home this week undefeated through two games following a blowout 17 point victory against San Antonio in week two of the season. Offensively St. Louis has been one of the better teams in the league thus far this season averaging 28.5 points on more than 390 yards per game. Defensively the Battlehawks have been just as stout allowing 7.5 points on just over 200 yards per game this season.

Manny Wilkins leads the Saint Louis offense this season with 29 completions for 351 yards. Jacob Saylors leads Saint Louis on the ground this season as well with 27 carries for 153 yards and four scores. Jarveon Howard is second on the roster with 19 carries for 131 yards and one touchdown.

Defenders vs Battlehawks Pick Analysis

Both teams come into this game playing well as each team is perfect through 2 games. St. Louis will have the edge in this game however as they have the home fans and an elite defense leading the charge. Take the Battle Hawks this week to keep it going with a win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, St. Louis Battlehawks win and cover 27-17.

Our Free UFL Pick for St. Louis Battlehawks vs D.C. Defenders

St. Louis Battlehawks -5.5