Arlington Renegades at Orlando Guardians 4/8/23 - XFL Picks & Predictions
Last Updated: 04/04/2023 at 9:45 PM ET
On Saturday, the Arlington Renegades visit Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida to play the Orlando Guardians in a Week 8 XFL showdown. Arlington was defeated by the Seattle Sea Dragons 24-21 in Week 7. The loss dropped Arlington to 3-4 and the Renegades are second in the South division, one game behind the first place Houston Roughnecks.
Arlington quarterback Drew Plitt has passed for 668 yards with three touchdowns and four interceptions, while Luis Parez has passed for 906 yards with eight touchdowns and five interceptions. The leading rusher for Arlington is De’Veon Smith with 278 yards and four touchdowns, while the leading receiver is Sal Cannella with 282 yards, but does not have a touchdown reception.
Orlando snapped a six-game losing streak with a 37-36 victory over the DC Defenders last Saturday for its first victory of the season. DC was undefeated before Orlando won its first game. The second half saw both teams trade scores and Orlando walked away a winner when DC missed a 63-yard field goal attempt with time running out. Orlando quarterback Quinten Dormady threw for 328 yards with three touchdowns and rushed for three others.
Orlando quarterback Quinten Dormady has passed for 969 yards with six touchdowns and two interceptions. The leading rusher for Orlando is Jah-Maine Martin with 241 yards and one touchdown, while the leading receiver for Orlando is Cody Latimer with 488 yards and four touchdown receptions. Charleston Rambo has caught 24 passes for 330 yards and two touchdowns.
The first game between Arlington and Orlando resulted in a defensive struggle as Arlington was victorious at home 10-9, but that will not be the case on Saturday as Orlando will open up its offensive attack behind quarterback Quinten Dormady and pass its way to a win at home over the Renegades for their second straight victory and second victory of the season. Final Score Prediction, Orlando Guardians win and cover ATS 29-13.