Two teams that had very different outcomes in 2017, the New Orleans Saints (-10) and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+10) are preparing to square off indoors at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Kickoff for this game is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET and FOX has the TV rights.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints Betting Preview
Tampa Bay is playing the role of underdog and is currently getting 10 points in this season-opening NFC game. The Buccaneers are also receiving +310 moneyline odds while the Saints are -440. It appears that there will probably be some solid in-game betting scenarios while this match is taking place, and oddsmakers have set the over/under (O/U) at 49.5 points.
The early action has leaned in the direction of both the Saints and the under. The opening line was originally -7 while the O/U was initially placed at 51.
The Buccaneers finished 5-11 straight-up (SU) last season while the Saints had a winning season at 12-6 SU. When playing against conference foes, the Buccaneers finished 3-9 SU and the Saints were 8-4 SU against National Football Conference teams. The Buccaneers went 2-2 SU when facing out-of-conference teams while the Saints were 3-1 SU against such teams.
Against in-conference opponents, the Buccaneers scored an average of 20.8 points and gave up 25.3 points per contest. Their offense produced 286 pass yards per game and 96 rush yards per game.
The Saints offensive unit posted 27.5 points per game (when playing NFC teams) by averaging 270 pass yards and 123 rush yards. The Saints defense allowed 16.3 PPG to non-conference foes and 21.8 PPG to teams in conference…
Free Betting Pick: Buccaneers at Saints
SU Winner – Saints, ATS Winner – Saints, O/U – Under
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Notes
Team Betting Notes
The Buccaneers logged 26 passing touchdowns last season.
The Saints produced 23 passing touchdowns last season.
The Buccaneers created eight rushing touchdowns last season.
The Saints put up 23 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Buccaneers logged 3.7 yards per carry last season while allowing 4.3 YPC to opponents.
The Saints rushed for 4.7 yards per carry last season and allowed 4.4 YPC to opponents.
The Buccaneers offensive line allowed 40 sacks last season. Their defense created 22 sacks.
The Saints O-line gave up 20 sacks last season. Their defense was able to sack opposing QBs on 42 occasions.
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