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Underdog Corner: 3 best NFL picks and predictions for Week 8

Assessing the NFL betting odds and lines for Week 8, with three predictions and picks for the best underdog bets to make.

Forgive the Halloween pun, but it’s scary how well things have gone here in Underdog Corner this season.
Week 7 featured our sixth winning week and third 3-0 card of the season as the Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts won outright Sunday, and the Seattle Seahawks covered at home Monday night. That brings our season against-the-spread record to 16-5 with 13 of those underdog selections winning outright.
It’s scary because we know regression could start pulling us back to the mean at any time, but hopefully it doesn’t start with…

NFL underdog predictions: Week 8

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 7:00 a.m. ET.

Detroit Lions +3.5 (-112) vs. Philadelphia Eagles

The 0-7 Lions are the only team still searching for its first win, but coach Dan Campbell’s crew has certainly been feisty, posting a 4-3 ATS record so far.

Jalen Hurts and the Eagles, meanwhile, have been less than inspiring at 2-5 overall and 3-4 ATS, and this is a prime opportunity for the Lions to break into the win column.

But even if it’s yet another heartbreaker for Detroit via a last-second field goal, we’ll still be good getting the 3.5 points.

Houston Texans +14.5 (-115) vs. Los Angeles Rams

So why would we side with a 1-6 team that has dropped six straight and averaged a league-worst 7.8 points per game over its last five outings?

It’s certainly far from comfortable with the opponent being the 6-1 Rams and NFL double-digit favorites also having covered at an 8-3 clip so far this season.

However, veteran QB Tyrod Taylor should be back for the Texans this week, sending overmatched rookie Davis Mills back to the bench, and that should be enough for Houston to get its third cover in four home games with the two-TD-plus cushion.

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New Orleans Saints +5.5 (-108) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

We went against the Saints this past Monday night, and while they still prevailed 13-10 in Seattle, they didn’t get the cover as you could almost sense they were looking past Geno Smith and the slumping Seahawks and ahead to Sunday’s Big Easy visit from Tom Brady and the defending world champs.

The Saints did sweep the regular-season series last season, posting 34-23 and 38-3 wins, but the Bucs took full advantage of four New Orleans turnovers in the divisional-round playoff rubber match to advance with a 30-20 road win.

If Jameis Winston and Co. can avoid those costly mistakes Sunday, they’ll have a decent shot at upsetting the 6-1 Bucs, who have struggled at times defensively and are actually below .500 (3-4) ATS.

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Chicago Bears at Tampa Bay Buccaneers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Chicago Bears at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 7 odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Bears (3-3) visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-1) Sunday in Week 7 for a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff at Raymond James Stadium (CBS). Below, we look at the Bears vs. Buccaneers odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

Chicago is coming off a 24-14 home loss to the Green Bay Packers and QB Aaron “I own you” Rodgers in Week 6. The loss snapped a Bears’ two-game win streak, and they failed to cover as 5.5-point underdogs, falling to 3-3 against the spread (ATS) on the season.

Tampa Bay won at the Philadelphia Eagles 28-22 in Week 6 for a third victory in a row. The Bucs were somewhat “backdoored” as 7-point favorites. They failed to cover when the Eagles scored a touchdown and the “meaningful” 2-point conversion with 5:54 to go in the game.

While the Bucs are an impressive 5-1 to sit atop the NFC South, they’re only 2-4 ATS.

Bears at Buccaneers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 7:30 a.m. ET.

Money line: Bears +470 (bet $100 to win $470) | Buccaneers -700 (bet $700 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bears +11.5 (-112) | Buccaneers -11.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -103 | U: -117)

Bears at Buccaneers key injuries

Bears

DB Tashaun Gipson Sr. (hip) out
WR/PR/KR Jakeem Grant Sr. (ankle) questionable
DT Akiem Hicks (groin) questionable
LB Khalil Mack (foot) questionable
DL Bilal Nichols (knee) questionable
WR Allen Robinson (ankle) questionable

Buccaneers

WR Antonio Brown (ankle) out
LB Lavonte David (ankle) out
TE Rob Gronkowski (ribs) out
TE O.J. Howard (ankle) questionable
LB Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder/hand) questionable
CB Richard Sherman (hamstring) out

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Bears at Buccaneers odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Buccaneers 30, Bears 17

Money line

PASS. Backing the Buccaneers (-700) for seven times your return is not wise nor worth the risk. We’ll focus on the spread below.

Against the spread

TAMPA BAY -11.5 (-108) is the STRONGEST PLAY – 1½ times your usual wager.

I know it’s a lot of points, but Brady and the Bucs thrive at home, and the Bears can’t score.

Chicago has only scored more than 2 touchdowns once this season – in a 24-14 home win vs. the Detroit Lions in Week 4. That was when the Bears had a healthy RB David Montgomery, who is on the injured reserve list with a sprained knee suffered in that Lions game.

The Bears are 1-2 on the road, featuring an identical 1-2 ATS mark.

The Buccaneers are 3-0 at home with an 2-1 ATS record. They won but didn’t cover as 10-point favorites in the season opener, a 31-29 squeaker against the Dallas Cowboys.

Their next 2 home games were non-sweaters for Bucs backers. Tampa Bay beat the Atlanta Falcons 48-25 as a 13.5-point favorite in Week 2, and cruised past the Miami Dolphins 45-17 as an 11-point favorite in Week 5.

Meanwhile, Brady has thrown for 1,066 yards and 14 touchdowns in the Bucs’ three home games. He’s also 5-1 in his career vs. the Bears, winning his first five before a 20-19 loss at Soldier Field in 2020, his first season with Tampa Bay.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 47.5 (-117) to WIN 0.5 UNITS.

I’ve been hammering Chicago Unders up to this point, and it has been profitable as the Under is 5-1 this season.

However, I’m a little worried Tampa Bay lights up the scoreboard and puts up 35-plus points.

The Bucs, who are 4-2 O/U, average 32.5 points per game to rank third in the league. They also average 426 total yards per game, also ranking third.

The Bears offense ranks last with 246.2 total yards per game and ranks 30th in points at 16.3 per contest.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Philadelphia Eagles odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Philadelphia Eagles Week 6 odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

Week 6 of the NFL season kicks off with a Thursday night game between the Tamp Bay Buccaneers (4-1) and Philadelphia Eagles (2-3). Kickoff is 8:20 p.m. ET at Lincoln Financial Field. Below, we look at the Buccaneers vs. Eagles odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Buccaneers put on an offensive clinic in Week 5. They beat the Miami Dolphins 45-17, and QB Tom Brady had 411 passing yards and five touchdown passes, leading to being named NFC Offensive Player of the Week. Both WR Antonio Brown and Mike Evans had over 100 receiving yards.

The Eagles snapped a three-game losing streak Sunday rallying back from a 15-3 deficit to defeat the Carolina Panthers 21-18. QB Jalen Hurts rushed for two touchdowns, including a six-yard go-ahead score with 2:38 left in the game. They held the Panthers to 267 yards and 5-for-15 on third down.

Buccaneers at Eagles odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:45 a.m. ET.

Money line: Buccaneers -290 (bet $290 to win $100) | Eagles +225 (bet $100 to win $225)
Against the spread (ATS): Buccaneers -6.5 (-112) | Eagles +6.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 52.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Buccaneers at Eagles key injuries

Buccaneers

LB Lavonte David (ankle) out
TE Rob Gronkowski (ribs) out
S Antoine Winfield Jr. (concussion) out
OLB Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder/hand) questionable

Eagles

OT Lane Johnson (personal matter) out
TE Dallas Goedert (COVID-19) questionable

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Buccaneers at Eagles odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Buccaneers 31, Eagles 17

Money line

The Eagles are 1-3 against teams with winning records when they play them. They have not yet won a game this season at home.

The Bucs are No. 1 in total offense and No. 3 in points scored per game. Their only loss this season was to the now 4-1 Los Angeles Rams.

Take the BUCCANEERS (-290).

Against the spread

Both the Eagles and the Buccaneers are 2-3 ATS on the season, but the Eagles are 0-2 ATS at home. The Bucs, though, are 0-2 ATS on the road.

The Bucs have played in two prime-time games so far this time, winning both by only two points each. However, they put up 48 points against the 12th-ranked Atlanta Falcons defense. The Eagles are ranked ninth in total defense.

Brady has 15 touchdown passes to only two interceptions in five games. He should pick apart the Eagles defense.

Take the BUCCANEERS -6.5 (-112).

Over/Under

Four of the Buccaneers’ five games this season have hit the Over. Two of the Eagles’ five games have.

The Bucs have allowed only 17 points in each of their last two games. They will limit Hurts and the Philadelphia offense, keeping their total low enough that, even if they put up 30 points, it won’t be enough to get to the projected total. Brady is also playing in a short week after injuring his throwing thumb Sunday. It has been heavily wrapped all week, and it’s going to be a factor.

Take UNDER 52.5 (-110).

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Miami Dolphins at Tampa Bay Buccaneers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Miami Dolphins at Tampa Bay Buccaneers odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Miami Dolphins (1-3) visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-1) Sunday afternoon of Week 5 for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff at Raymond James Stadium. Below, we look at the Dolphins vs. Buccaneers odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

After a season-opening win over the New England Patriots, the Dolphins have lost three games in a row, most recently falling 27-17 to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 4. They are averaging the second-fewest points in the league at 15.5 points per game and await the return of injured QB Tua Tagovailoa.

The Buccaneers survived QB Tom Brady‘sreturn to New England with a 19-17 win over his former team. Brady has 10 touchdown passes and leads the league in passing attempts and completions entering Week 5.

Dolphins at Buccaneers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 3 p.m. ET.

Money line: Dolphins +340 (bet $100 to win $340) | Buccaneers -475 (bet $475 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Dolphins +9.5 (-107) | Buccaneers -9.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

Dolphins at Buccaneers key injuries

Dolphins

WR DeVante Parker (shoulder) questionable

Buccaneers

TE Rob Gronkowski (ribs) out
DL Patrick O’Connor (calf) out
S Antoine Winfield Jr. (concussion) out
RB Giovani Bernard (knee) questionable
CB Jamel Dean (groin) questionable
LB Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder, hand) questionable

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Dolphins at Buccaneers odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Buccaneers 31, Dolphins 21

Money line

At first glance, you have the defending champions facing a struggling team without their starting quarterback. Dolphins QB Jacoby Brissett as a starter for his career.

The Dolphins are 25th in scoring defense, while the Bucs scored 24 or more points in three of their four games.

However, as the Bucs are overwhelming favorites at -475, PASS on the money line.

Against the spread

Miami is 2-2 ATS, while Tampa Bay is 1-3 ATS. The Dolphins’ defense is near the levels of the Atlanta Falcons, against whom the Bucs put up 48 points in Week 2.

Tampa is 7-4 ATS at home since Tom Brady joined the team last season and it has been a regular practice of mine for years to not bet against Brady at home.

Take the BUCCANEERS -9.5 (-115).

Over/Under

Three of the Buccaneers’ four games this season had a total of more than 47 points. Only one of the Dolphins’ games finished with a total of more than 47 points.

The Buccaneers offense is great and their defense will allow the Dolphins enough points for the game to get into the 50s.

Take OVER 47.5 (-112).

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New England Patriots odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New England Patriots Sunday Night Football odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-1) and New England Patriots (1-2) meet on Sunday Night Football at Gillette Stadium in Week 4. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Buccaneers vs. Patriots odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Buccaneers are looking to bounce back after suffering their first loss of the season on the road against the Los Angeles Rams. The Over connected in each of the three outings for Tampa Bay to date.

The Patriots will get a chance to face QB Tom Brady on their home field. You might have heard he used to play in New England. The new signal-caller, QB Mac Jones, has been a bit uneven so far, and the Patriots are 0-2 straight up and against the spread through two home games. The Under is 3-0 in three outings for New England.

Also see: Sportsbook Wire’s NFL Week 4 picks

Buccaneers at Patriots odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 8:50 a.m. ET.

Money line: Buccaneers -320 (bet $320 to win $100) | Patriots +250 (bet $100 to win $250)
Against the spread (ATS): Buccaneers -7.5 (-102) | Patriots +7.5 (-122)
Over/Under (O/U): 49.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

Buccaneers at Patriots key injuries

Buccaneers

RB Giovani Bernard (knee) questionable
TE Rob Gronkowski (ribs) questionable
LB Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder) questionable

Patriots

LB Kyle Van Noy (groin) questionable
RB James White (hip) questionable

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Buccaneers at Patriots odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Buccaneers 34, Patriots 17

Money line

The homecoming for Brady is going to be a successful one, as the Buccaneers (-320) bounce back from a defeat in a marquee game last weekend in Los Angeles.

However, you can’t risk more than three times your potential return on a road team, even with a legend like Brady under center in his old stomping grounds with a chip on his shoulder. There is just no value here.

AVOID, and look to the spread.

Against the spread

The BUCCANEERS -7.5 (-102) are an amazing value. The Patriots defense has been stout, but the offense is just too error-prone, and that’s not going to cut the mustard against Brady. He’ll make Jones and the Patriots pay while magnifying every error.

The Bucs were 4-1 SU/5-0 ATS after a straight-up loss last season, so don’t expect a losing skid. Brady just doesn’t allow that to happen.

Over/Under

The OVER 49.5 (-108) is the lean but go lightly. The New England defense has been stout, but it has been all Over all the time in prime-time games so far this NFL season.

The Over is 8-2 in games under the lights following Week 4’s Thursday Night Football matchup. Expect another shootout with Brady and the defending champs showing out.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Los Angeles Rams odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Los Angeles Rams Week 3 odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

Week 3 includes a clash of undefeated teams with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-0) and Los Angeles Rams (2-0) squaring off at SoFi Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Kickoff between these two NFC powerhouses will be at 4:25 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Buccaneers at Rams odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Buccaneers took care of the Cowboys and Falcons in the first two weeks, though they only beat Dallas by two points on a last-second field goal to win the season opener.

Tampa Bay looked even better against Atlanta, scoring two defensive touchdowns in the second half to pull ahead 48-25. In two games, QB Tom Brady has nine touchdown passes to lead the league.

The Rams beat the Bears by 20 in Week 1 and then snuck by the Colts, 27-24 last week. QB Matthew Stafford has looked every bit like the star the Rams thought he’d be in Los Angeles, already throwing five touchdown passes and only one interception through two weeks. The defense has struggled a bit between the 20s, but in the red zone, the Rams have been excellent.

Buccaneers at Rams odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 5:10 p.m. ET.

Money line: Buccaneers -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Rams +102 (bet $100 to win $102)
Against the spread (ATS): Buccaneers -1.5 (-115) | Rams +1.5 (-107)
Over/Under (O/U): 55.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

Buccaneers at Rams key injuries

Buccaneers

WR Jaydon Mickens (abdomen) out
OLB Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder) out
WR Antonio Brown (COVID) doubtful

Rams

RB Darrell Henderson Jr. (ribs) questionable

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Buccaneers at Rams odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Buccaneers 30, Rams 27

Money line

This is a tough game to predict because both teams have looked so good thus far. Even with Pierre-Paul out and Brown likely missing the game, too, because of COVID-19, the Buccaneers feel like the better team heading into this one.

Brady is playing so well and the run defense is going to force the Rams to be one-dimensional, which will allow the pass rush to thrive. I’m taking the BUCS (-125) to win outright.

Against the spread

With the spread only being 1.5 points, this is close to a pick ’em – especially after the Rams opened the week as 0.5-point favorites. It’s not many points for the Buccaneers to give up and both teams are just 1-1 ATS through two weeks.

Give me the BUCS -1.5 (-115) to cover and win by a few points.

Over/Under

The total went Over in each of the Rams and Bucs’ first two games, largely because of how well both teams have played on offense. The line is on the higher side this week at 55.5 points, but each defense has been susceptible to giving up yards.

If the Rams don’t get key red zone stops as they have in the last two weeks, the Bucs could put up 30-plus points. Bet the OVER 55.5 (-108).

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Dallas Cowboys at Tampa Bay Buccaneers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s Dallas Cowboys at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 1 odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers open the regular season Thursday night. Kickoff at Raymond James Stadium is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Cowboys vs. Buccaneers odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott suffered a gruesome ankle fracture last season which derailed what looked to be a very promising campaign. He’s back, and reportedly at full speed.

Buccaneers QB Tom Brady starts his second full season under center in Tampa, and he is looking to pick up right where he left off. The Tampa Bay offense has all 11 starters back after its championship season.

Also see: NFL team win totals, playoff lines and Super Bowl odds

Cowboys at Buccaneers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:40 a.m. ET.

Money line: Cowboys +320 (bet $100 to win $320) | Buccaneers -420 (bet $420 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Cowboys +8.5 (-110) | Buccaneers -8.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

Cowboys at Buccaneers key injuries

Cowboys

OG Zack Martin (COVID-19) out
QB Dak Prescott (ankle, shoulder) expected to play

Buccaneers

S Jordan Whitehead (hamstring) out

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Cowboys at Buccaneers odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Buccaneers 31, Cowboys 24

Money line

The Buccaneers (-400) will cost you four times your potential return, and that’s entirely too much, even on Brady and the defending champs.

AVOID, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

The good news for the COWBOYS +8.5 (-110) is that Prescott is back under center and expected to be a full go from the jump. The bad news is that they open on the road against the defending champs.

I don’t think Prescott and the ‘Boys can shock the world and start the NFL season with a big money line upset, but I do think they have enough offensive weapons to keep this a one-score game.

Over/Under

The OVER 51.5 (-108) might be the best play on the board. The Cowboys are going to want to air it out early and often, and Prescott has several top-notch targets in WRs Amari Cooper, CeeDee Lamb and Michael Gallup. Dallas should be able to keep pace with Brady and the Bucs in an entertaining game to start the season.

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First look: Dallas Cowboys at Tampa Bay Buccaneers odds and lines, Defending champs open as heavy favorites

Looking at Thursday’s Dallas Cowboys at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 1 NFL odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

The Dallas Cowboys visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the regular-season opener Thursday. Kickoff at Raymond James Stadium is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Cowboys at Buccaneers odds and lines; check back for our NFL picks and predictions.

The big question for the Cowboys heading into the 2021 regular season is how healthy QB Dak Prescott is after a gruesome lower-leg injury ended his 2020 campaign prematurely. The Dallas offense could be quite prolific if he is back to his pre-injury form. Dallas finished the pre-season 0-4 SU/ATS with a 1-3 O/U mark.

The defending Super Bowl champion Buccaneers have all 11 starters back on offense. Tampa Bay was the league’s second-best passing team with 289.1 yards per game in 2020 and they were seventh in total offense with 384.1 yards per game. The Bucs finished the pre-season 1-2 SU/ATS and with a 2-1 O/U mark.

Cowboys at Buccaneers odds, spread and line

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 11:38 a.m. ET.

Money line: Cowboys +265 (bet $100 to win $265) | Buccaneers -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Cowboys +7.5, -112 (bet $112 to win $100) | Buccaneers -7.5, -108 (bet $108 to win $100)
Total (O/U): 52.5, Over -108 (bet $108 to win $100) | Under -112 (bet $112 to win $100)

2020 betting stats (regular season):

ML: Cowboys 6-10-0 | Buccaneers 11-5-0
ATS: Cowboys 5-11-0 | Buccaneers 9-7-0
O/U: Cowboys 9-7-0 | Buccaneers 9-7-0

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Cowboys at Buccaneers head-to-head

These teams haven’t met since Week 16 of the 2018 regular season. The Cowboys won 27-20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, narrowly missing a cover as 7.5-point favorites while the Under (48) just came in. Prescott threw for 161 yards and a touchdown while also running for a score that afternoon.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Houston Texans odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Houston Texans preseason Week 3 matchup, with NFL odds, lines, picks, predictions and best bets.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-2) meet the Houston Texans (2-0) Saturday for an 8 p.m. ET kickoff at NRG Stadium. Below, we look at the Buccaneers vs. Texans odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The defending Super Bowl champs have posted an 0-2 SU/ATS mark in the first two preseason outings, including a 34-3 blowout loss against the Tennessee Titans last time out. The Bucs rested most of their key personnel in that loss and they’re unlikely to use most of the starters in this one either.

The Texans are expected to be in for a rough ride in 2021 but the preseason has gone well. Houston won 26-7 at Green Bay Aug.14, and they topped the Lone Star State rival Dallas Cowboys 20-14 on the road last Saturday. Rookie QB Davis Mills was 10-for-16 for 115 yards while RB Mark Ingram rushed for the team’s lone offensive touchdown.

Buccaneers at Texans odds, spread and lines

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 12:57 p.m. ET.

Money line: Buccaneers -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Texans +160 (bet $100 to win $160)
Against the spread/ATS: Buccaneers -3.5 (-108) | Texans +3.5 (-112)
Total: 36.5 (Over: -110 | Under: -110)

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Buccaneers at Texans odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Texans 20, Buccaneers 17

Money line

The TEXANS (+160) are worth playing on their home field in the preseason finale as they look to wrap up the exhibition season with a perfect record.

The Buccaneers are likely to rest key personnel again rather than risking them in a meaningless game. Tampa knows what QB Tom Brady can do.

Against the spread

The TEXANS +3.5 (-112) are worth a look with the three and a hook. They have three NFL-caliber quarterbacks in Mills, Jeff Driskel and Tyrod Taylor so you can expect much better offensive results from the home side.

Over/Under

OVER 36.5 (-110) is worth a look, ever so slightly. Houston’s offense rolled up 247 passing yards and 95 rushing yards last week in Dallas. It isn’t expected to last into the regular season but the Texans should finish up strong and post another decent total.

The concern for the Over is actually whether Tampa can score enough points in this meaningless game for the defending champs.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Houston Texans odds and lines: Final tune-up for Tom Brady’s title defense

Looking at Saturday’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Houston Texans NFL preseason odds and lines.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Houston Texans wrap up their preseason slate this week. Their game kicks off Saturday night at 8 p.m. ET at NRG Stadium. Below, we look at the Buccaneers at Texans odds and lines.

The Bucs are 0-2 so far in the preseason. They were blown out Saturday night by the Tennessee Titans 34-3 but they did not play their starters. They mustered only 208 total yards and a field goal. They turned the ball over three times.

The Texans are 2-0 so far in the preseason. They defeated the Dallas Cowboys 20-14 on the road. They only had 208 yards of offense but forced four turnovers and returned an interception for a touchdown.

Buccaneers at Texans: Odds, spread and line

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. ET.

Money line: Buccaneers -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Texans +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
Against the spread/ATS: Buccaneers -3.5, -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Texans +3.5, -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
Total: 36.5, Over -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Under -110 (bet $110 to win $100)

2021 preseason betting stats:

ATS: Buccaneers 0-2 | Texans 2-0
O/U: Buccaneers 1-1 | Texans 0-2

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The Texans, at +155 odds, have an implied 39.22% chance of winning or 39/20 fractional odds. If Houston wins outright or loses by three or fewer points, a Texans +3.5 (-115) ATS bet wins.

The Buccaneers (-190) have an implied 65.52% chance of beating the Texans, or 10/19 fractional odds. Tampa must win by 4 or more points for a Buccaneers -3.5 (-105) ATS ticket to cash.

There would need to be at least 37 points scored Saturday for an OVER 36.5 (-110) ticket to cash, while a combined point total of 36 or fewer points is a win for the Under.

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