Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Miami Dolphins 2010 NFL Preseason Picks, Odds & Predictions: The Buccaneers will make the trek across Florida this evening to open their preseason schedule against the Dolphins. The two inter-state rivals are scheduled to kickoff at 7:00pm ET at Sun Life Stadium in Miami. 2010 NFL Preseason Picks, Odds & Predictions at BetUS.com have the Dolphins listed as a -4 against the spread home favorite; tonight's game total is set at 33.
Miami could not duplicate its division winning efforts from 2008 last season, instead limping to a 7-9 finish that relegated it
to third place in the AFC East standings. The Dolphins are eyeing a postseason return this year, though, and their live action road to the playoffs begins tonight with an inconsequential showdown against the Bucs.
Miami has several new players to break in, including veterans Brandon Marshall, Richie Incognito, and Karlos Dansby; however, most of this evening's contest will be devoted to younger players fighting for position on the depth chart or just trying to make the team.
Among those attempting to show their wares are first and second round picks Jared Odrick (DE) and Koa Misi (LB). The two are presently running with the first team defense, but still need to make the most of their preseason action.
Tampa Bay not only has the youngest coach in the league, it also has one of the youngest rosters. While the preseason is often a perfunctory exercise for most clubs, the Buccaneers youthful inexperience makes this exhibition season a critical growing phase.
Considering the team has nine draft day rookies to examine, including three likely starters in Gerald McCoy, Brian Price, and Arrelious Benn, look for Tampa to get its undeveloped players in early and often against the Dolphins this evening.
2010 NFL Preseason Betting Trend: The Bucs are just 1-3 against the spread in the preseason under Head Coach Raheem Morris, but the team is 23-14 against the spread in its last 37 games as a preseason dog.
BetUS.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Miami Dolphins 2010 NFL Preseason Picks, Odds & Predictions:
Tampa Bay Buccaneers +4 (-110), Over 33 (-110), +165 (Moneyline)
Miami Dolphins -4 (-110), Under 33 (-110), -200 (Moneyline)
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