UFL Game Preview: Dallas Renegades (3-6) vs. St. Louis Battlehawks (6-3)

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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