NFL Betting – Buccaneers vs Broncos lines
Posted on 10/1/2008 2:18:30 PM
By Blake Frazier
Buccaneers vs Broncos lines: Denver looking to rebound
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WHO: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+3) vs Denver Broncos (-3)
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WHAT: NFL betting, Week 5
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WHEN: Sunday, October 5 at 4:05 p.m. ET
- WHERE: Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado
- KEY STATS: Denver has a 3-2 all-time record against Tampa Bay
- PICK: Tampa Bay
A pair of 3-1 teams clash at Invesco Field at Mile High this weekend, when the Denver Broncos host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an inter-conference battle. Buccaneers vs Broncos odds have Denver as a three-point favorite, and it’ll be interesting to see how the Broncos’ young pivot handles the always-tough Tampa Bay defense.
Tampa Bay’s defense was in midseason form during a 30-21 win at home over Green Bay, forcing four turnovers and sending Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers to the sidelines with a shoulder injury.
However,
Brian Griese had an awful day, going 15-of-30 for 149 yards, a touchdown and three interceptions. The Buccaneers knew they were getting an inconsistent quarterback in the veteran Griese, and last week’s performance may have shortened his leash after throwing for 407 yards in Week 3.
Griese has now thrown six interceptions in his last two starts, but with Denver’s porous pass defense, he should help these two teams go OVER the
Buccaneers vs Broncos betting line of 47.5 points.
The Broncos committed four turnovers in a 33-19 loss at Kansas City, falling for the first time this season. Jay Cutler was 29-of-49 for 361 yards and a touchdown, but he threw a pair of picks that hurt the Broncos’ chances. Denver also allowed 213 yards on the ground and is better than only San Diego in that category.
Cutler is making great strides and has already surpassed Vince Young and Matt Leinart, who were drafted ahead of him in 2006. He has all the tools, a great offensive system and lots of weapons, but he needs to cut down on his mistakes. Still, he’s a big reason why bettors will consider Denver in
Buccaneers vs Broncos picks.
BLAKE’S PICK: Buccaneers vs Broncos odds have Denver as a three-point favorite at home, where its won a pair of shootouts already this season. If this game turns into an offensive firefight, the edge has to go to the
Buccaneers, whose defense is far more capable of making one big stop.
Also, the Buccaneers have a solid ground game they can use to keep Denver’s high-powered offense on the sidelines.
Bet on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a road underdog to hand Denver its first loss at Mile High.
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Blake walked onto his college football team and had a brief stint as an assistant coach after he graduated. He brings a sharp mind to the world of sports handicapping. Blake understands the nuances of the game that only someone who has played would understand, and he was one of the few who gave the Giants a chance against the Patriots in Super Bowl XLII. Thoughts or questions? Email Comments@BetOnline.com.
