The Arizona Cardinals play host to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday Oct 31, as the Bucs look to keep their perfect road record intact. NFL oddsmakers at BODOG.com have the Cardinals as -3 point home favorites over the Buccaneers while the game's total has been posted at 39.5 points. Be sure to get your NFL Week 8 Predictions: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Arizona Cardinals Betting Odds in now at BODOG.com 
The Buccaneers (4-2) beat St.Louis 18-17, at home, in Week 7 and sit second in the NFC South. QB Josh Freeman made 23 of 40 passes for 212 yards with a TD. RB LaGerrette Blount had 11 carries for 72 yards, while WR Mike Williams made five catches for 82 yards. RB Cadillac Williams pounded in a TD run. When WR Mike Williams has around 20 passes, the Bucs are 13-0 (2-0 in 2010). Has 15 catches in past 2, incl. career-high 8 last week. In last meeting, WR Mike Williams leads all NFL receivers with 365 receiving yards and Ronde Barber is one of only two playes in NFL history with 25-plus sacks and 30-plus interceptions. The Bucs are ranked 23rd overall on offense (307ypg) with a 18th ranked pass game (210ypg) and a 22nd ranked running game (96ypg). Mike Williams leads their offense with three TD’s. They have a 22nd ranked defense overall (353ypg), with the sixth best ranked pass rush (196ypg) and the second worst ranked rush defense (157ypg). The Bucs defense allows the 17th most amount of points per-game (21.3).
The Cardinals (3-3) lost in Seattle 10-22, in Week 7, and sit second in the AFC South. QB Derek Anderson made 8 of 17 passes for 96 yards, while backup QB Max Hall made 4 of 16 passes for 36 yards with one interception. RB Beanie Wells had 14 carries for a low 54 yards with a TD, while WR Larry Fitzgerald made three catches for 30 yards. Their offense was nowhere to be found after accumulating just 113 yards rushing and 114 yards passing. The Cardinals must improve on handing the ball after fumbling four times, and recovering none. The Cardinals are ranked the worst overall on offense (237ypg) with the NFL’s worst ranked pass game (146ypg) and an 28th ranked ground game (91ypg). Larry Fitzgerald leads the Cards offense with two TD’s. You have to ask yourself what is up with Larry Fitzgerald. He is one of the best WR’s in the game yet he has only 29 catches and 331 yards receiving. In fact, the Cards top target has yet to go over the century mark in the first 6 games. The Cardinals safety Kerry Rhodes has been a huge addition. He ranks second on the club with 36 tackles and has returned fumbles for touchdowns. The Cardinals have a 27th ranked defense (368ypg), with a 21st ranked pass rush (227ypg) and a 29th ranked rush defense (141ypg). The Cards defense gives up the 28th most points per-game (261.3).
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Cardinals are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games in Week 8.
- Cardinals are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
- Buccaneers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games.
- Buccaneers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a road underdog.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Arizona Cardinals
When: Sun, Oct 31, 4:15 PM ET
Line: BODOG.com
Pick: Bucs -3
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