NFL Week 9 Picks on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons Betting Odds: The Atlanta Falcons host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday Nov 7, in a battle for first place in the NFC South. The Falcons have won their last three meetings against the Bucs. NFL oddsmakers at BETUS.com have the Falcons as -9 point home favorites over the Buccaneers while the game's total has been posted at 44.5 points. Be sure to get your NFL Week 9 Picks on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons Betting Odds in now at BETUS.com
The Buccaneers (5-2) (3-0 V) won in Arizona 38-35, in Week 8, and sit tied for second in the NFC South. QB Josh Freeman made 18 of 25 passes for 278 yards with a TD. RB LaGerrette Blount had 22 carries for 120 yards with two TD’s, while WR Mike Williams made four catches for 105 yards with a TD. Their defense picked off four interceptions, two of which were returned for TD’s. Outside of the Bucs’ shalacking of the terrible Carolina Panthers, they’re winning games by the narrowest of margins. Three-point wins against the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals and that narrow escape against the Rams highlight the Buccaneers’ four wins against teams with a combined 8-18 record. "Stats are for losers, so you keep looking at stats and we'll keep looking at wins," Coach Morris said. "I mean, you are what your record says you are in this league, and right now we're tied for the fewest losses (in the NFC), so that makes us the best team."QB Josh Freeman made 18 of 25 passes for 278 yards with a TD. RB LaGerrette Blount had 22 carries for 120 yards with two TD’s, while WR Mike Williams made four catches for 105 yards with a TD.They have a 25th ranked defense overall (359ypg), with a 13th ranked pass rush (210ypg) and the second worst ranked rush defense (149ypg). Aqib Talib leads their defense with five interceptions. The Bucs defense allows the 25th most amount of points per-game (21.3ppg).
The Falcons (5-2) (3-0 H) were on a BYE Week, in Week 8, after beating Cincinnati, at home, in Week 7. They currently sit tied atop the NFC South. QB Matt Ryan made 24 of 33 passes for 299 yards with three TD’s and an interception. RB Michael Turner had 23 carries for 121 yards with two TD’s, while WR Roddy White made 11 catches for 201 yards with two TD’s. They went 4 for 4 in the red zone. Coach Mike Smith doesn't know if Falcons cornerback Dunta Robinson will be cleared to return to practice this week. Robinson and Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson both sustained concussions and left the game following a helmet-to-helmet hit Robinson made on a pass attempt in the Falcons' Oct. 17 loss at Philadelphia. In six games with Atlanta, Robinson has 19 solo tackles, three passes defended and no interceptions. The Falcons are ranked sixth overall on offense (370ypg) with an 11th ranked pass game (233ypg) and the fifth best ranked running game (137ypg). RB Roddy White leads their offense with five TD’s. Roddy White leads the NFL with 54 receptions (with no dropped passes) on the season; and his 747 receiving yards are also tops in the NFL. The Falcons score the 10th most points per-game (24.1ppg).The Falcons have an 23rd ranked defense overall (356ypg), with a 27th ranked pass rush (260ypg) and a sixth ranked rush defense (95ypg). The Falcons defense allows the 10th least amount of points per-game (19ppg).
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
- Buccaneers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
- Buccaneers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 meetings in Atlanta.
- Favorite is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
- Road team is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
- Buccaneers are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Buccaneers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games.
- Buccaneers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons
When: Sun, Nov 7, 1:00 PM ET
Line: BETUS.com
Pick: Bucs +9
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