Will the Tampa Bay Buccaneers make the 2020 NFL playoffs? Below, we look at the BetMGM betting odds and make our pick. We also predict their exact win total for the upcoming season.
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Will the Tampa Bay Buccaneers make the 2020 NFL playoffs?
Yes: -223 | No: +180
The Buccaneers lumbered to a 7-9 record in 2019, including a dismal 2-6 mark on their home turf at Raymond James Stadium. As you probably know by now, quite a bit has changed in terms of the complexion of this team. The Bucs inked future Hall of Famer QB Tom Brady, whose signing coaxed TE Rob Gronkowski out of retirement.
The Bucs’ odds to make the postseason seem rather expensive. However, their schedule isn’t incredibly daunting, and most of their difficult out-of-division games take place at the RayJay. While last season that wouldn’t have meant much, they’ll be markedly better at home. The best bet is YES (-223), although a $10 winning bet returns a profit of just $4.48.
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How many games will the Tampa Bay Buccaneers win in 2020? Bands
| BAND | ODDS |
| 0-4 Wins | +10000 |
| 5-8 Wins | +320 |
| 9-12 Wins | -304 |
| 13-16 Wins | +800 |
Inside the NFC South, the Bucs are likely to split their two meetings with the New Orleans Saints, and sweep the Carolina Panthers. Let’s say Tampa also splits with the Atlanta Falcons, leaving the Bucs 4-2 inside the division. That’s pretty good considering how competitive the NFC South will be. Road trips to face the Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears, Las Vegas Raiders and New York Giants doesn’t look terribly daunting, nor does a final away game at the Detroit Lions in the cozy confines of Ford Field in late December.
The Buccaneers are a good bet for the 9-12 WINS (-304) band, and there’s a good reason this is chalk. The health of Brady and Gronk is likely the only thing that would derail this bet from cashing. The biggest threat could be too much success, as 13 wins is easily attainable if they were to sweep the Falcons, and perhaps surprise the visiting Kansas City Chiefs or Minnesota Vikings at home.
A $10 bet on 9-12 WINS only returns a profit of $3.29 if it hits, however.
How many games will the Tampa Bay Buccaneers win in 2020? Exact number
Again, I have the Saints going 4-2 inside the NFC South. Figure a loss in Week 1 at New Orleans. Their next four road contests feature trips to Denver, Chicago, Las Vegas and New York (Giants), before a visit to Carolina. Those all should be chalked up as wins. In fact, it’s very conceivable that the Bucs could end up 6-2 or 7-1 on the road. Even if they improve by three games on their 2019 home mark, they’d be 5-3. Hitting 11 or 12 wins is very possible.
Here, the best bet is to pick the Bucs to win 11 GAMES (+300) for a 3-to-1 payoff on your investment. Plus, I’m very confident in the OVER 10 WINS (+105) prop.
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