Kickoff: 1:00 PM CT / 2:00 PM ET
Venue: The Dome at America’s Center — St. Louis, Missouri
Broadcast: FOX / FOX Sports App / UFL+
Venue Profile — The Dome at America’s Center
- Location: Downtown St. Louis
- Capacity: ~67,000 (UFL configuration ~40,000–45,000)
- Surface: Turf
- Home‑Field Advantage: One of the strongest in the league — loud, enclosed, and hostile
- Team Fit: St. Louis thrives in controlled indoor conditions, especially in the passing game
The Dome is known for crowd noise, fast turf, and favorable conditions for high‑tempo offenses.
Weather Forecast
Game is indoors — no direct weather impact.
Outside Conditions:
- Temperature: 78–82°F
- Sky: Partly cloudy
- Wind: 8–12 mph
- Rain Chance: 20%
Impact: None — perfect indoor football environment.
Injury Report
St. Louis Battlehawks
- QB A.J. McCarron — Probable (rib)
- RB Mataeo Durant — Probable (ankle)
- WR Hakeem Butler — Questionable (hamstring)
- WR Marcell Ateman — Probable (knee)
- LB Willie Harvey — Out (shoulder)
Houston Gamblers
- QB Kenji Bahar — Probable (shoulder)
- RB Mark Thompson — Questionable (foot)
- WR Isaiah Zuber — Probable (ankle)
- TE Josh Pederson — Out (knee)
- CB Jamar Summers — Questionable (illness)
Impact Summary:
- St. Louis’ offense is intact, but Butler’s status is crucial — he’s their top red‑zone target.
- Houston missing Pederson and possibly Thompson limits their offensive versatility.
- Both starting QBs are expected to play, keeping both offenses functional.
Team Records & Recent Form
St. Louis Battlehawks (5–3)
Last 5: 3–2 Home Record: 3–1 Points For: 198 Points Against: 162
Form Notes:
- McCarron playing efficient, turnover‑free football
- Defense strong at home, especially on third down
- Battlehawks have won two straight
Houston Gamblers (3–5)
Last 5: 2–3 Road Record: 1–3 Points For: 154 Points Against: 193
Form Notes:
- Offense inconsistent, especially without Thompson
- Defense struggles vs. high‑tempo passing attacks
- Gamblers have lost three of last four
Key Player Matchups
1. A.J. McCarron (STL) vs. Houston Secondary
- McCarron is the league’s most efficient QB
- Houston ranks bottom‑3 in pass defense
- If Butler plays, St. Louis’ passing attack becomes even more dangerous
Edge: McCarron
2. Kenji Bahar (HOU) vs. St. Louis Pass Rush
- Bahar struggles under pressure
- St. Louis ranks top‑5 in sacks at home
- Bahar must get the ball out quickly
Edge: St. Louis
3. Mark Thompson (HOU) vs. St. Louis Front Seven
- Thompson is Houston’s offensive engine
- If he’s limited, Houston becomes one‑dimensional
- St. Louis allows just 3.8 yards per carry at home
Edge: St. Louis, unless Thompson is fully healthy.
4. Hakeem Butler (STL) vs. Houston Cornerbacks
- Butler’s size creates mismatches
- Houston’s corners struggle vs. big receivers
- If Butler is active, expect heavy red‑zone usage
Edge: Butler, if he plays.
Series History
- All‑time: St. Louis leads 2–1
- Last meeting (2025): Battlehawks won 28–17
- At The Dome: St. Louis is 2–0 vs. Houston
Trend: St. Louis has consistently controlled this matchup, especially at home.
Betting Trends
St. Louis Battlehawks
- 3–1 ATS at home
- Overs hit in 3 of last 4
- 7–2 in last nine home games
Houston Gamblers
- 3–5 ATS
- Unders hit in 4 of last 6
- 1–4 in last five road games
Head‑to‑Head
- St. Louis has covered two straight
- Unders hit in 3 of last 4 meetings
GAME ODDS
St. Louis Battlehawks – 3
Houston Gamblers 42.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 23, 2026
