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Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Washington Redskins NFL Predictions, Odds & Picks

by Matt Foust on Sunday, October 4th, 2009

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Washington Redskins NFL Predictions, NFL Odds & NFL Picks: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a chance to bring the Washington Redskins into the "worst team in the league" discussion when they meet Jim Zorn's squad this afternoon. The two beleaguered opponents are scheduled to get things underway at 1:00pm ET at FedEX Field in Landover, Maryland. The game will be broadcast live on FOX. NFL Predictions at Bookmaker.com have Washington listed as a -7.5 against the spread favorite.

Buccaneers Breakdown: No team looked as bad as the Bucs did last weekend, losing at home 0-24 to the New York Giants. It Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Washington Redskins NFL Predictions, Odds & Pickslooked like an FCS school playing the Florida Gators as Tampa Bay produced just 86 yards, zero third down conversions, and five first downs. Second year quarterback Josh Johnson started for Raheem Morris and he completed 10-of-16 passes for 36 yards. He also led the team in rushing with a total of 15 yards. Byron Leftwich got in on the action too, going 7-for-16 for 22 yards with a pick.

The Bucs defense gave up 27 first downs and 397 yards to the Giants offense, but they were also on the field for over 43 minutes.

Redskins Breakdown: Washington became that team last Sunday, yes, the team that Detroit finally snapped their losing streak against. Jim Zorn's team lost 14-19 to the Lions in the Motor City after giving up 23 first downs and 381 yards to Matthew Stafford and company. Detroit held the ball for 36:48 compared to the Redskins 23:12.

Washington's offense posted some impressive numbers for no longer than they had the rock, racking up 390 yards and 22 first downs. But they failed to keep drives alive, going just 2-for-10 on third down. The unit also ventured into the red zone just twice and only scored on one of those occasions.

Quarterback Jason Campbell completed 27-of-41 passes for 340 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception in the loss. Running abck Clinton Portis, who is questionable for today's game, ran for 42 yards in 12 carries.

NFL Predictions Betting Trend: The Redskins are 2-8 against the spread in their last 10 games as a home favorite with a spread between 4 and 7.5 and total between 37 and 41.

Bookmaker.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Washington Redskins NFL Predictions, Odds & Picks:

Tampa Bay Buccaneers +7.5 (-110), Over 37 (-110), +290 (Moneyline)

Washington Redskins -7.5 (-110), Under 37 (-110), -350 (Moneyline)

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