The Atlanta Falcons have two wins in their last four games, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost last week after a four game win streak. The Atlanta Falcons (8-5) host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-4), Sunday Dec 14, at Georgia Dome for some bone crunching NFL Week 15 action. The Bucs lead the Falcons 3-0 SU. NFL oddsmakers at BetUS.com have the Falcons as -2 ½ point home favs over the Buccaneers with the over/under posted at 44 ½ points. Get your Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Week 15 Picks in now at BetUS.com
The Falcons lost to the Saints 25-29 on the road in Week 14. QB Matt Ryan made 24 of 33 passes for 315 yards with one touchdown pass and one interception; he has 14 touchdown passes for 2,930 yards with seven interceptions in 13 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Michael Turner with 18 carries for 61 yards with one touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Roddy White with 10 catches for 164 yards, while WR Brian Finnerman added a touchdown. The Falcons are averaging 24.8 ppg and they give up an average 20.8 ppg. At home they are 5-1 SU where they average 32.2 ppg and they give up an average 21.2 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 5th best in the league averaging 366 yards a game, thanks to their 2nd ranked running game that’s good for 146 yards per-game. Their passing game sits idly ranked 13th in the league averaging 220 yards a game. RB Michael Turner leads the Falcons with 14 touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 21st in the league allowing 334 yards per-game, no thanks to their 22nd ranked rush defense that allows 121 yards a game, they are just as bad against the pass with a 23rd ranked pass defense that gives up an average 223 yards per-game. The Falcons are 8-5 ATS and 6-7 over/under.
The Bucs lost to the Panthers 23-38 on the road in Week 14. QB Jeff Garcia made just 24 of 38 passes for 321 yards with two touchdown passes and no interceptions; he has 10 touchdown passes for 2,224 yards with three interceptions in 10 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Warrick Dunn with 10 carries for 49 yards, while RB Carnell Williams added a touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Antonio Bryant with nine catches for 200 yards with two touchdowns. The Bucs are averaging 23.3 ppg and they give up an average 18.3 ppg. On the road they are 3-4 SU where they average 22.9 ppg and they give up an average 23.1 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 12th in the league averaging 339 yards a game, thanks to their 12th ranked passing game that’s good for 223 yards per-game. Their running game sits ranked 12th in the league averaging 115 yards a game. WR Antonio Bryant leads the Bucs with five touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 9th best in the league allowing 293 yards per-game, thanks to their fourth ranked pass defense that allows 182 yards a game, they are average against the rush with a 18th ranked rush defense that gives up an average 111 yards per-game. The Bucs are 7-6 ATS and 6-7 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Favorite is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
- Buccaneers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings in Atlanta.
- Buccaneers are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 meetings.
- Falcons are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 vs. NFC South.
- Falcons are 4-12-1 ATS in their last 17 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Falcons are 0-6-2 ATS in their last 8 games in Week 15.
Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Week 15 Picks
When: Sun, Dec 14, 2008 1:00 PM ET
Line: BetUS.com
Pick: Bucs +2 ½
Point-Spreads.com Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Week 15 Picks- Bucs +2 1/2
The Bottom Line: The Bucs have a stronger defense that is great against the pass. They’ll also look to run the ball against their weak rush defense. Go Bucs! Get your Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Week 15 Picks in now at BetUS.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
