This matchup features a Giants’ team that plays well at times, against the defending Super Bowl Champions that have lost two in a row. The Buccaneers are struggling on defense and Tom Brady has thrown 4 interceptions in the two losses. They need a win to get back on track. Let’s see what Vegas thinks.
TOTAL TEAM POINTS:
Giants: 17.5 Total Team Points The Giants are averaging 20 points per game and they are going up against a Tampa Bay defense that is giving up 24 points per game. They have had some games where they have had some offensive success. On the other hand, there have been others where they have been shut down. In their last game, they ran the ball better and defeated a decent Raiders’ team. I think that point total is too low. I’ll take New York OVER 17.5 team points.
Tampa Bay: 30.5 Total Team Points When the Bucs are clicking they can put up some points. There is no doubt that Brady has missed, tight end, Rob Gronkowski and he hasn’t been ruled out of this game. They are averaging 31 points per game and they haven’t reached that in their last two games. I like Tampa Bay UNDER 30.5 team points.
OVER/UNDER: 49.5 Combined Team Points This is another line that Vegas has set just about right. If forced to choose, I will take UNDER 49.5 combined points.
POINT SPREAD: Tampa Bay is an 11-point favorite Logic says that Tampa Bay should come out with fire in their eyes and snap this two-game losing streak. They are coming off a 29-19 loss last week, where Washington ran out the last eleven minutes of the clock. That is an embarrassment for sure. But, if we have learned anything about these double digit point spreads in the NFL, take the Bucs with caution to cover.
AARON’S PICK: Tampa Bay OVER 30.5 total team points
PAPA DUDES PICK: Tampa Bay UNDER 30.5 team points
