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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to bounce back after a deflating loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football last week. Standing in their way are t
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Saints running game can't get bogged down against rival Buccaneers
If the Saints are going to upset Tampa Bay, they'll need to see some life from a run game that's been bogged down. Can Devin Neal give them a spark?
The Saints, meanwhile, have been more competent than expected offensively, but their defense is a problem — allowing nearly 27 points per game and constantly digging early holes. They’re 2–5 ATS in first halves, which makes Tampa Bay -2.5 in the first half my best bet for the game.
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If Saints win/lose vs. Buccaneers
A victory on Sunday would be a considerable upset; although the Bucs fell short against the Lions on Monday Night Football, they’ve proven to be one of the conference’s best teams. Despite their growing list of injuries – including, most recently, Mike Evans – Tampa Bay is a clear favorite here.