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Free Week 14 Prediction: Colts vs. Buccaneers NFL Odds
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NFL Handicapping: Week 14
(6-6) Indianapolis Colts vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-7)
Date: Sunday, December 8th, 2019
Time: 1:00 PM
Venue: Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida
NFL Week 14 ATS Betting Lines: OFF
NFL Week 14 Moneyline Odds: Tampa Bay -3
NFL Week 14 NFL Betting Total: 47.0
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This week 14 match-up will see the Indianapolis Colts take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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These teams have not met since the 2015 season. In that last meeting, the Colts won 25-12.
Indianapolis Colts
The Colts were riding high and were even thinking about a postseason spot, but back to back losses to divisional foes have put a wrench in that plan. Indy is now on the outside looking in and most likely are going to have to win out if they want to make it to the playoffs.
This past week they lost to the Tennessee Titans, 31-17. This game was much closer than the score might indicate as it was tied with about 4:30 left in the game. The one disastrous play for the Colts was the blocked field goal that would have given them the lead. Instead of a lead, the Titans returned this play for a touchdown.
The offense did not play horrible as they were able to put up 391 total yards. Jacoby Brissett even threw for 319 yards, but only had one touchdown with two interceptions.
Normally the run game is where the Colts excel, averaging 139 yards per game. However in this game, they did not look good. They had just 82 yards rushing, which in turn put too much pressure on Brissett.
As for their defense, the Colts still played a solid game. Besides the field goal returned for a touchdown an one 40 yard touchdown pass, the Colts only allowed 292 total yards. They did allow 154 rushing yards, but that was to Derek Henry and the Bucs do not have a running back like that.
The biggest key for the Colts is getting a ton of pressure on Jameis Winston. I do not need to explain how bad Winston can be any given Sunday, so if the Colts force more mistakes, they will likely win this game.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Bucs still have a losing record and playoffs are pretty much out of the question, but they did look improved last week. They beat the Jaguars 28-11.
The offense had a decent outing as they put up a total of 315 yards. More importantly, Jameis Winston did not throw an interception. He threw for 268 yards in this game on 21 of 33 and no touchdowns. Their scores came from the ground game, even though they had just 74 yards rushing.
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I am not sure what happened, but this Bucs defense played lights out last week. They forced three turnovers, which includes a fumble recovery for a touchdown.
The Bucs still struggle to defend the pass, allowing 281.8 yards per game. This ranks 31st in the NFL. Against the Jags, they allowed 193 yards passing so perhaps they are improving, but we need to see this on a consistent basis.
The one thing the Bucs have done well all season is defend the run. They are the 2nd best run defense in the league and are allowing just 76.2 yards per game. The Bucs just held the Jags to 49 yards on the ground, so look for this to be a huge focus this week as well.
NFL Betting Trends:
- TB are 2-10-1 ATS in their last 13 games in Week 14.
- TB are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite.
- TB are 0-5 ATS at home this season.
- IND are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 road games.
4* Free NFL Betting Prediction: Indianapolis Colts +3
The Colts are getting desperate for wins and despite their recent game, they are still the better team. I like the Colts to shut down Winston and to win this game outright. I will however, take the points in this game to be safe.
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