The Denver Broncos lost their first game of the season last week, to a KC Chiefs team that got their first win, while the Tampa Bay Bucs are riding a three game winning streak. The Denver Broncos play host to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday October 5, at Invesco Field for some had hitting NFL Week 5 action. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Broncos as -3 point home favorites over the Buccaneers with the over/under posted at 48 points. Get your Denver Broncos vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Predictions Week 5 in now at Sportsbook.com
The Broncos lost 19-33 to the Chiefs on the road. QB Jay Cutler made 29 of 49 passes for 361 yards with one touchdown pass and an interception; he has nine touchdown pass with 1,274 yards under his belt and four interceptions. RB Selvin Young ran for 49 yards off 11 carries while their top receiver on the day, WR Eddie Royal, had 9 catches for 104 yards. The Broncos are averaging 33.2 ppg and they give up an average 29.2 ppg. The Broncos offense is ranked 1st in the league averaging 435 yards a game thanks to their 2nd ranked passing game that averages 314 yards per-game. Their running game sits ranked 14th averaging 121 yards a game. Their defense is ranked 30th allowing an average 411 yards allowed a game no thanks to their 32nd ranked pass defense that allows 278 yards per-game. Their rush defense sits ranked 24th allowing 132 yards a game. The Broncos are 1-2-1 ATS and 4-0 over/under.
The Bucs beat the Packers 30-21 at home last week. QB Brian Griese made just 15 of 30 for 149 yards with one touchdown pass, but three interceptions. RB Earnest Graham had 20 carries for 111 yards with one touchdown while WR Antonio Bryant was their top rusher with 4 catches for 39 yards. The Bucs are averaging 25.2 ppg and they give up 19.5 ppg. ; The Bucs offense is ranked 7th in the league averaging 361 yards a game. Their 9th ranked passing game averages 227 yards per-game and their running game sits ranked 9th averaging 133 yards a game. Their defense is ranked 13th allowing an average 314 yards allowed a game, their 21st ranked pass defense allows 216 yards per-game. Their rush defense sits ranked 12th allowing 98 yards a game. The Bucs are 3-1 ATS and 3-1 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Over is 10-1-1 in Broncos last 12 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
- Over is 10-1-1 in Broncos last 12 games following a S.U. loss.
- Over is 6-0 in Buccaneers last 6 road games.
- Over is 6-0 in Buccaneers last 6 games following a ATS win.
- Over is 13-3-1 in Broncos last 17 home games.
- Over is 21-5-1 in Broncos last 27 games on grass.
- Over is 21-5-1 in Broncos last 27 games overall.
Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs NFL Week 5 Prediction
When: Sun, Oct 5, 2008 4:00 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: OVER 48
Point-Spreads.com Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs NFL Week 5 Prediction – OVER 48
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