Denver Broncos at Tampa Bay Buccaneers odds, picks and predictions

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The Denver Broncos (0-2) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-0) meet Sunday. Kickoff from Raymond James Stadium is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Broncos vs. Buccaneers odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions..

The Broncos fell to 0-2 after a 13-6 home loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers Sept. 15. They missed covering as 2.5-point underdogs, with the game staying under the 36.5-point total. Rookie QB Bo Nix struggled, throwing his 3rd and 4th picks of the season, but did lead the team in rushing with just 25 yards. Despite the defense keeping them in the game, it wasn’t enough to secure a win.

The Buccaneers moved to 2-0 after a 20-10 win at the Detroit Lions in Week 2. They pulled off the upset as 7.5-point underdogs, and the game stayed under the 51.5 total. The run game didn’t do much with just 70 rushing yards, but QB Baker Mayfield found WR Chris Godwin for 117 of his 185 passing yards and a TD. Tampa’s defense came up big, too, snagging 2 INTs off Lions QB Jared Goff to help lock in the win.

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Broncos at Buccaneers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NFL odds. Lines last updated Saturday at 2:20 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Broncos +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Buccaneers -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Broncos +6.5 (-110) | Buccaneers -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 40.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Broncos at Buccaneers key injuries

Broncos

LB Baron Browning (foot) out
S JL Skinner (ankle) out

Buccaneers

DL William Gholston (knee) questionable
OT Luke Goedeke (concussion) out
DB Josh Hayes (ankle) questionable
WR Kameron Johnson (ankle) doubtful
DL Calijah Kancey (calf) out
NT Vita Vea (knee) doubtful
S Antoine Winfield Jr. (foot) out

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Broncos at Buccaneers picks and predictions

Prediction

Buccaneers 28, Broncos 14

Moneyline

PASS.

The Buccaneers (-300) have looked terrific through 2 weeks, and that will continue in Week 3 against the Broncos. I’ll save my bet for the spread.

Against the spread

BET BUCCANEERS -6.5 (-110).

Mayfield is off to a hot start, following up his Week 1 showcase with an upset win in Detroit. Tampa’s covered 4 of its last 5 games, and even though it has been pass-heavy and light on sacks, it is proving to be a strong NFC contender.

Meanwhile, Nix is having a rough go. He’s thrown more interceptions than anyone else, and his yards per completion are near the bottom of the league. Despite staying close in games, Denver’s offense just isn’t clicking. I’m confident Tampa handles this one — BET BUCCANEERS -6.5 (-110).

Over/Under

BET OVER 40.5 (-110).

These teams have gone Under in 3 of their last 4 matchups, and both stayed Under in their games last week.

Tampa Bay’s offense is hit-or-miss, and while its defense doesn’t rack up sacks, it keep things tight. Meanwhile, Nix has been struggling to get anything going, and the Broncos’ offense hasn’t looked explosive. With both teams leaning toward low-scoring games, the Under feels like the safer bet.

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