The Dome at America’s Center, St. Louis, Missouri
Kickoff: 7:00 PM CT / 8:00 PM ET
The Renegades travel to one of the loudest environments in spring football to face a Battlehawks team fighting for playoff seeding. Dallas is clinging to postseason hopes, while St. Louis is looking to secure a top‑two finish. This matchup features two teams trending in opposite directions — Dallas struggling to find consistency, St. Louis surging behind elite quarterback play and a top‑tier defense.
WEATHER REPORT — ST. LOUIS, MO
(The Dome is an indoor venue, but outside weather can influence fan turnout and pregame conditions.)
- Temperature: 74–78°F
- Humidity: 60–65%
- Wind: 6–10 mph
- Chance of Rain: 20%
- Impact: None on-field — perfect controlled dome conditions.
INJURY REPORT
Dallas Renegades
- QB Luis Perez — Probable (shoulder) Expected to start; essential for Dallas’ passing rhythm.
- RB De’Veon Smith — Questionable (ankle) Game‑time decision; affects run‑game balance.
- WR Tyler Vaughns — Out (hamstring) Major loss; Dallas loses a key possession target.
- CB Josh Hawkins — Out (knee) Secondary depth weakened.
St. Louis Battlehawks
- QB A.J. McCarron — Probable (rib soreness) Expected to play; MVP candidate.
- WR Hakeem Butler — Probable (ankle) Should start; matchup nightmare for Dallas.
- RB Mataeo Durant — Questionable (illness) Game‑time decision; affects RB rotation.
- DE Pita Taumoepenu — Out (shoulder) Pass‑rush depth impacted but starters intact.
TEAM RECORDS & CONTEXT
Dallas Renegades
- Record: 3–6
- Road Record: 1–4
- Points Per Game: 19.1
- Points Allowed: 24.7
- Trend: Offense inconsistent; defense struggling on the back end.
St. Louis Battlehawks
- Record: 6–3
- Home Record: 4–1
- Points Per Game: 26.4
- Points Allowed: 18.9
- Trend: One of the league’s most balanced teams; elite at home.
RECENT TEAM FORM (LAST 5 GAMES)
Dallas Renegades
- L 17–27 vs HOU
- W 24–20 vs ORL
- L 16–28 vs STL
- L 19–23 vs SA
- W 21–17 vs MEM
Trend: Dallas is 2–3 in last 5; offense averaging just 19.4 PPG.
St. Louis Battlehawks
- W 28–16 vs DAL
- W 31–20 vs SA
- L 17–21 vs HOU
- W 27–14 vs MEM
- L 20–23 vs DC
Trend: St. Louis is 3–2 in last 5; defense allowing just 18.8 PPG.
SERIES HISTORY
- Last 5 meetings: Battlehawks lead 4–1
- At The Dome: Battlehawks lead 2–0
- 2026 season series: St. Louis leads 1–0 (28–16 win)
- Dallas has not beaten St. Louis since 2023
St. Louis’ physicality and passing efficiency have consistently overwhelmed Dallas.
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. A.J. McCarron vs Dallas Secondary
- McCarron: league‑leading efficiency, elite red‑zone decision‑making
- Dallas secondary missing Hawkins
- Expect St. Louis to attack vertically early
Edge: St. Louis
2. Luis Perez vs Battlehawks Pass Rush
- Perez is accurate but struggles under pressure
- St. Louis ranks top‑3 in sacks
- Dallas must protect or the offense stalls
Edge: St. Louis
3. Hakeem Butler vs Dallas CBs
- Butler’s size/speed mismatch is enormous
- Dallas has allowed multiple WR1 breakout games recently
- Expect heavy targets in the red zone
Edge: St. Louis
4. Run Game: Smith (DAL) vs Durant/Rotation (STL)
- Dallas needs balance to stay competitive
- St. Louis run defense is top‑5
- If Durant plays, STL gains even more control of tempo
Edge: St. Louis
BETTING TRENDS
Dallas Renegades
- 2–5 ATS in last 7
- Under is 4–2 in last 6
- 1–4 ATS on the road
St. Louis Battlehawks
- 5–2 ATS in last 7
- Under is 3–1 in last 4
- 4–1 ATS at home
Head‑to‑Head
- St. Louis has covered 4 straight
- Under is 3–1 in last 4 meetings
GAME ODDS
Dallas Renegades 46.5
St. Louis Battlehawks – 4.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, May 28, 2026
