Birmingham Stallions vs Columbus Aviators Picks and Prediction for Saturday May 23 2026
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The Birmingham Stallions travel to face the Columbus Aviators on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:00 PM ET with television coverage airing on ABC. Birmingham enters the matchup with a 4-4 record while Columbus comes in at 2-6 on the season. The Stallions are listed as 1.5-point favorites with a moneyline of -121, while the Aviators sit at +103. The total for the game is set at 43.5 points. Weather conditions in Columbus are expected to include rain with temperatures around 64 degrees and winds near 8 mph. Be sure to check out our free UFL picks
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Dorian Thompson-Robinson enters this matchup after throwing for 888 passing yards with six touchdown passes and four interceptions this season for Birmingham. On the other side, Jalan McClendon has produced 1,376 passing yards with eight touchdowns and six interceptions for Columbus. Thompson-Robinson ranks fifth in passing yards while McClendon sits fourth overall, giving both offenses experienced quarterbacks entering this divisional matchup.
Birmingham Carrying Momentum Into Columbus
Birmingham enters this game with a 4-4 overall record and has started to build momentum with three straight victories. The Stallions recently won over Columbus 14-3 and previously recently won over Dallas 21-17 and Orlando 20-17. Before that winning streak, Birmingham recently lost to DC 45-28 and recently lost to Orlando 16-0. The Stallions have shown improvement defensively during this current run, allowing only 37 total points over the last three games combined.
The Stallions are averaging 18.5 points per game while producing 202.0 passing yards and 72.3 rushing yards per contest. Defensively, Birmingham is allowing 20.9 points per game while surrendering 211.6 passing yards and 101.1 rushing yards per matchup. Birmingham has relied more heavily on the passing game throughout the season while keeping opponents relatively contained on the ground.
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One key strength for Birmingham has been recent defensive consistency. The Stallions held Columbus to only three points in the previous meeting and have allowed 17 or fewer points in three consecutive games. Even though the offense has not consistently produced large scoring totals, Birmingham’s ability to limit opponents has helped create winning opportunities during this current stretch.
Columbus Hoping to Respond at Home
Columbus enters the matchup with a 2-6 overall record and is trying to snap a two-game losing streak. The Aviators recently lost to Birmingham 14-3 after previously recently lost to St. Louis 31-20. Before those losses, Columbus recently won over Houston 24-17 and recently won over Dallas 28-14. The Aviators also recently lost to Houston 17-13 in a low-scoring road game. Columbus has struggled to build consistency but has shown flashes offensively in several matchups this season.
The Aviators are averaging 19.1 points per game while producing 154.6 passing yards and 129.0 rushing yards per contest. Defensively, Columbus is allowing 23.5 points per game while giving up 137.0 passing yards and 110.9 rushing yards per game. The Aviators have leaned more heavily on the rushing attack offensively compared to Birmingham while allowing more points overall defensively.
One issue for Columbus has been defensive consistency late in games. The Aviators are allowing 23.5 points per contest, which is higher than Birmingham’s defensive average. Columbus has also struggled recently against stronger defensive teams, scoring only three points in the previous matchup against the Stallions. Finding more balance offensively will be important if the Aviators want to reverse the result from last week’s meeting.
Birmingham Stallions vs. Columbus Aviators Picks and Prediction
Birmingham Stallions vs. Columbus Aviators Pick
- Pick: Birmingham Stallions -1.5
Birmingham enters this matchup with the stronger recent form and already defeated Columbus 14-3 just one week ago. The Stallions have won three straight games while allowing only 20.9 points per game overall this season. Birmingham has also shown more defensive consistency recently compared to Columbus, which has now lost two straight contests. With the Stallions holding opponents to lower scoring totals and carrying momentum into this rematch, Birmingham looks positioned to cover the short spread on the road.
Birmingham Stallions vs. Columbus Aviators Total Pick
- Pick: Under 43.5
I like the under in this matchup because both teams have consistently played in lower-scoring games recently. Birmingham’s last three games have all stayed under the total, including the recent 14-3 meeting against Columbus. The Stallions are averaging only 18.5 points per game while allowing 20.9. Columbus is averaging 19.1 points per contest and scored only three points in the previous matchup between these teams. With both defenses playing solid football recently and rainy weather expected in Columbus, this total feels slightly too high.
Final Score Prediction: Birmingham Stallions 20 – Columbus Aviators 16
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