USFL: Week 2 Best Bets and Futures Odds

The opening week of USFL action proved to be a solid investment for bettors -- not only for those who backed the favorites, but also those who strongly believed offenses would struggle in Week 1. Favorites went 3-1 both straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS), while total players witnessed the under cash in three of the four games.

The new USFL consists of eight teams playing a 10-week regular-season schedule. The eight clubs are separated into two divisions: the North Division and the South Division. Making up the North are the New Jersey Generals, Philadelphia Stars, Michigan Panthers and Pittsburgh Maulers. The South consists of the Houston Gamblers, New Orleans Breakers, Birmingham…