# Predictions: UFL News Hub Writer’s Week 4 Picks

- Author: Jonathan Clink
- Published: 2026-04-16T23:45:00Z
- Updated: 2026-07-09T17:08:55Z
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**Predictions: UFL News Hub Writer’s Week 4 Picks**

**The playoff race is heating up already as we enter week 4. Orlando and Dallas remain undefeated. Louisville and Columbus are starting to find themselves in increasingly hot water, as they will need to start winning quickly in order to stay in the playoff race, as they are both without their first win. Week 4 will open with the Houston Gamblers hosting the Louisville Kings on Thursday night and close with the Birmingham Stallions hosting the Orlando Storm on Saturday afternoon.**

- Matchup | Consensus | Writers’ Split
- Louisville Kings at Houston Gamblers | Louisville Kings | 8–0
- Dallas Renegades at Columbus Aviators | Dallas Renegades | 7–1
- St. Louis Battlehawks at DC Defenders | DC Defenders | 6–2
- Orlando Storm at Birmingham Stallions | Orlando Storm | 6–2

**This article is NOT gambling advice. If you do place bets, please do so responsibly and seek help if you have a gambling problem.**

### **LOUISVILLE KINGS at HOUSTON GAMBLERS**

***Thursday, April 16 | 8:00 PM EDT | Shell Energy Stadium, Houston, TX | NFLN***

**The 0-3 Louisville Kings travel to face the 1-2 Houston Gamblers in a Thursday night matchup between two teams looking to get back on track. Louisville looked great offensively last week as they were the only team to have over 400 yards, as [Jason Bean](https://uflnewshub.com/player/jason-bean-34261) threw for 352 yards and 3 touchdowns. Houston is coming off a tough loss of over 30 points and needs to bounce back for their home fans. According to the depth chart, quarterback [Nolan Henderson](https://uflnewshub.com/player/nolan-henderson-32151) is starting for Houston after missing week 3 with an apparent finger injury on his throwing hand, sustained in week 2.**

#### **Writer's Pick: 100% Louisville Kings**

### **DALLAS RENEGADES at COLUMBUS AVIATORS**

***Friday, April 17 | 8:00 PM EDT | Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus, OH | FOX***

**The 3-0 Dallas Renegades visit the 0-3 Columbus Aviators. Dallas has looked like the league’s most complete team for the first 2 weeks until Columbus gave them a run for their money in a close 28-23 game that saw Dallas win at home. Columbus will get another shot to defeat the Renegades this time at home. [Austin Reed](https://uflnewshub.com/player/austin-reed-34164) and Tyler Vaughns are leading a high-powered offense for Dallas, but had a down week last week against a well-performing Aviators defense.**

#### **Writer's Pick: 87.5% Dallas Renegades**

### **ST. LOUIS BATTLEHAWKS at DC DEFENDERS**

***Saturday, April 18 | 12:30 PM EDT | Audi Field, Washington, DC | ABC***

**The 2-1 St. Louis Battlehawks head to Audi Field to face the 2-1 defending champion DC Defenders in what should be one of the better games of the weekend. St. Louis is coming off a close win at home to Birmingham, 34-30, that saw fantastic play from their pass rush but some room for improvement in the passing game. DC is coming off a 45-7 clobbering of Houston and will look to win another for their home fans.**

#### **Writer's Pick: 87.5% DC Defenders**

### **ORLANDO STORM at BIRMINGHAM STALLIONS**

***Saturday, April 18 | 4:00 PM EDT | Protective Stadium, Birmingham, AL | FOX***

**The 2-1 Birmingham Stallions have lost both of their last 2 games by 1 score or more and will now host the undefeated Orlando Storm. Birmingham will have a tough challenge of improving their offensive line play against a very good defense after struggling last week. With quarterbacks Jack Plummer for Orlando and Matt Corral for Birmingham, we have the potential for a shootout for the last game of the week.**

#### **Writer's Pick: 87.5% Orlando Storm**

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