The UFL is seven weeks in, which means we’re over halfway through the season. As we get closer to the playoffs, teams will continue to push for playoff positions. Certain teams are standing out more than others, while some are hard to predict each week. Let’s take a look at the best ways to cash during UFL Week 7 in this UFL Week 7 preview, picks, and best bets!
2026 UFL Week 7 Preview, Picks, and Best Bets
Columbus Aviators @ St. Louis Battlehawks (-4.5)
The Columbus Aviators hit the road down to the Battle Dome to take on the St. Louis Battlehawks for our first game on the UFL Week 7 picks. The Aviators are only 2-4, both their wins coming at home. They are averaging 21.7 points per game, which exceeds the Battlehawks’ 21.3 points per game. However, their defense is allowing four points more per game.
The Battlehawks are 4-2 and competing to stay in playoff positions. On top of having a good record, they will now start Luis Perez. If you’re unfamiliar with Perez, he has been in the Spring Leagues for quite a while. In fact, he even has a book calling him the Spring King. Granted, he wrote it and self-published it.
Still, Perez has plenty of experience and is a safe quarterback. He doesn’t make a lot of mistakes. I feel like the books are baiting us to take the Battlehawks. However, I can’t ride with Columbus here. Battlehawks -4.5 for an easy cover.
Louisville Kings @ DC Defenders (-10)
This is the biggest spread we’ve seen so far this year. The Louisville Kings hit the road to take on the DC Defenders in Audi Field. The 2-4 Kings have been struggling, especially after last week, when they put up only three points at home.
DC, on the other hand, is 5-1, on a five-game win streak. DC has shown that they are the most balanced team in the league. They’re one of the top teams across the board in the league, including points per game. They’re currently scoring 32.7 points per game, while only holding their opponents to 17.5.
I get it, it’s spring ball. 10 points is a lot of points. However, DC just beat Arlington 24-6. Arlington is better than Louisville. The Kings just lost to the Battlehawks 16-3. DC is better than the Battlehawks. Ride with the dog if you want, but DC -10 isn’t as much of a sweat as you may think.
Dallas Renegades (-1.5) @ Birmingham Stallions
The third game on our UFL week 7 picks list is the Dallas Renegades hitting the road to take on the Birmingham Stallions. These are two teams that have been trending in different directions. The Reneagades are on a three-game losing streak. The Stallions won last week and have looked much better with Dorian Thompson-Robinson at the helm.
Because both teams are heading in opposite directions, it is a bit of a surprise that the Renegades are the favorites. In fact, I think it means the books are begging you to take the Stallions. This one I’m not falling for.
Rick Nueheisal is a far better coach than A.J. McCarron. He’ll right the ship for the Renegades and get Austin Reed into better positions to not turn the ball over and get back to the form he had in Week 1. Give me the Renegades (-1.5).
Orlando Storm (-3.5) @ Houston Gamblers
You will all think I’m breathing in way too much chalk, but I just can’t help myself this week. The 4-2 Orlando Storm hit the road to take on the 2-4 Houston Gamblers. The Gamblers have been pretty decent at home. Now they brought in John Rhys-Plumlee, who was their original QB1. It’s not officially announced that he’s starting, but it’s been implied.
It’s a tough task to go against the Orlando Storm defense. They are only allowing 16.2 points per game. The offense hasn’t been perfect. However, it hasn’t needed to be. The fact that this is only 3.5 points feels a little insulting to the Orlando Storm, who are sitting in the top three on most power rankings. Meanwhile, the Gamblers are towards the bottom.
Give me the Orlando Storm to cover the -3.5, easily, fueled by their strong defense and solid trio of receivers.
