- The XFL is listed at +300 odds to play a game in 2021.
- The XFL has -500 odds to not play a game in the year 2023.
LAS VEGAS – The return of the XFL was abruptly cut short by the coronavirus pandemic in March. The XFL was forced to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April and owner Vince McMahon put the league up for sale months later.
It wouldn’t take long for a buyer to see some promise in the XFL as the league was bought by an investment group featuring WWE legend and actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson for $15 million.
With my trail blazing partner @DanyGarciaCo & Red Bird Capital, we have acquired the XFL.
With gratitude & passion I’ve built a career with my own two hands and will apply these callouses to our @xfl2020 brand.
Excited to create something special for the fans! #XFL #fullcircle pic.twitter.com/LprJ6HjglD— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) August 3, 2020
While it’s unclear when the XFL will host games again.
The league being bought is a good sign that optimism remains around reviving the league for the third time. There even is interest among potential broadcast partners like FOX and ESPN who were already broadcasting the upstart league games earlier in 2020.
Since the XFL seems to be in good hands now that MyBookie has posted four betting props on when the league might return to action.
Will the XFL Play a Game in 2021?
- Yes +300
- No -500
The XFL is highly unlikely to play in the year 2021 and that’s primarily because the league needs to be put back together. The XFL team’s branding and logos will likely remain the same but will the same coaches want to return to the league? Will players want to play in the league despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic?
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There are still too many questions that the XFL must go through before playing a game in 2021. This is why bettors should take the “No” option for this prop as the XFL will likely use 2021 to prepare for a season since most of 2020 will be lost to the pandemic.
Will the XFL Play a Game in 2022:
- Yes +155
- No -220
The XFL is most likely to play a game in 2022 as by then the coronavirus pandemic should be in the rearview mirror and the league would have had all of 2021 to finalize rosters as well as find head coaches.
Of all three betting props, the XFL playing a game in 2022 has the shortest “Yes” option odds of any props. Sportsbooks could be hinting at something here and it’s best to take the +155 odds on the XFL playing a game in 2022.
With 2022 being so far down the road from today this presents the best betting option among these three props.
Will the XFL Play a game in 2023?:
- Yes +300
- No -500
If the XFL plays a game in 2022 then they’ll likely play in 2023 as well. An advantage of betting on this prop is that it has the same odds as the XFL to play a game in 2021.
The difference is that the 2023 prop is way more likely to hit than the 2021 bet. The XFL by 2023 should already have played at least one season but if not 2023 gives the league more than enough time to work out any possible hurdles it may come across while trying to return to play.
Bettors should feel comfortable taking the odds “Yes” option for this prop especially at +300.
As a professional sports writer, Robert has written for outlets such as the FAMUAN and other sports-centric platforms. He focuses mainly on NFL and NBA betting, though he keeps tabs on every major sport.
