Buccaneers Bets: Tampa Bay looks to stay hot against Colts
New and improved defense
Whatever the true reason may be, Tampa Bays defense is playing stingy, turnover-producing football right now. After getting a sour taste of future Hall of Famer, Drew Brees, in their first match following Hargreaves’ departure, the young secondary has stepped up considerably since.
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In their two games following against the Falcons and Jaguars, Sean Murphy-Bunting, Jamel Dean and Carlton Davis elevated their play trememdously. Two games, 14 pass deflections and two interceptions total between the three of them combined with the best run defense in the NFL, and the Buccaneers are all of a sudden a formidable team.
Tampa Bay vs Indianapolis Betting Predictions:
Where: Raymond James Stadium
Odds: Buccaneers -3
Over/Under: 47
Kickoff: Sunday December 8, 2019 (1pm)
Broadcast: CBS
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-7 SU) come into Week 14 on a two-game winning streak on the back of elevated defensive play. The Indianapolis Colts (6-6 SU) will make the trip to the sunshine state after last week’s home defeat at the hands of the Tennessee Titans, 31-17. Unlike Tampa Bay, however, the Colts have been struggling as of late, going 1-5 SU and 2-3 ATS in their last five games against middle of the pack teams.