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(NFL) Tampa Bay@Atlanta
1* Tampa Bay -4.5
Last week's set back against Carolina was just that, a set back. Tampa Bay started last year in the same fashion going 1-1 in their first two games on their road to an eventual Super Bowl championship. Tampa Bay fell victim to a much improved Carolina defense having 3 kicks blocked during the game. They also shot themselves in the foot throughout the game recording 17 penalties for 169 yards. The Buccaneers have a solid team once again with a defense that prides itself on its stellar play in shutting down opponents offenses. Tampa Bay is only allowing 105.5 yards through the air which ranks them #1 in the NFL. Surprisingly enough, it is Tampa Bay's offense which will also give them the edge in this game. The Bucs passing offense ranks #1 with 287.5 yards a game and they also rank #5 in total offense with 362.5 yards a game. Atlanta's defense has been non existent so far. They have given up 419 yards per game to their opponents with 137 coming on the ground and 282 via the pass. They found a way to squander a 17-0 lead last week against the Redskins and another collapse in their defense is expected throughout this one. Doug Johnson is not a capable replacement to Vick and he'll be in for a long day while running for his life against Warren Sapp and the pass rush. Although injuries to Joe Jurevicius may be a concern, it will be a non factor in this game as they have Keyshawn Johnson and Keenan McCardell to support this experienced group. Tampa Bay won both meetings last year, 20-6 and 34-10. The Falcons are 0-5 SU and ATS in their last five games playing Tampa Bay. Atlanta is also 0-5 ATS, at home in revenging a loss over the last 3 years. We like the Buccaneers to cover the small number in this one.
Best of luck to everyone today.
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(NFL) Tampa Bay@Atlanta
1* Tampa Bay -4.5
Last week's set back against Carolina was just that, a set back. Tampa Bay started last year in the same fashion going 1-1 in their first two games on their road to an eventual Super Bowl championship. Tampa Bay fell victim to a much improved Carolina defense having 3 kicks blocked during the game. They also shot themselves in the foot throughout the game recording 17 penalties for 169 yards. The Buccaneers have a solid team once again with a defense that prides itself on its stellar play in shutting down opponents offenses. Tampa Bay is only allowing 105.5 yards through the air which ranks them #1 in the NFL. Surprisingly enough, it is Tampa Bay's offense which will also give them the edge in this game. The Bucs passing offense ranks #1 with 287.5 yards a game and they also rank #5 in total offense with 362.5 yards a game. Atlanta's defense has been non existent so far. They have given up 419 yards per game to their opponents with 137 coming on the ground and 282 via the pass. They found a way to squander a 17-0 lead last week against the Redskins and another collapse in their defense is expected throughout this one. Doug Johnson is not a capable replacement to Vick and he'll be in for a long day while running for his life against Warren Sapp and the pass rush. Although injuries to Joe Jurevicius may be a concern, it will be a non factor in this game as they have Keyshawn Johnson and Keenan McCardell to support this experienced group. Tampa Bay won both meetings last year, 20-6 and 34-10. The Falcons are 0-5 SU and ATS in their last five games playing Tampa Bay. Atlanta is also 0-5 ATS, at home in revenging a loss over the last 3 years. We like the Buccaneers to cover the small number in this one.
Best of luck to everyone today.
www.EvenYourOdds.com
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