Falcons vs. Bucs Free Pick
Tampa, FL (TheSpread) – The Atlanta Falcons own the NFC’s best record at 9-2 and they’ve had to earn that record the hard way, beating the likes of four-straight playoff contenders. They’ll face another playoff contender this week when they head to Raymond James Stadium to play division rivals the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
According to Week 13 NFL odds and oddsmakers from online sports book Sportsbook.com, the Falcons are 2-point favorites over the Bucs on Sunday. The over/under total for this game is currently 44.5 points.
The Falcons improved to 9-2 with an impressive victory over the Packers last Sunday. They’re also 7-4 against the spread according to latest NFL trends, and have covered in three of their five road games in 2010. (They’re also 3-2 straight up on the road.)
The Bucs dropped to 7-4 after losing to the Ravens, but improved to 8-3 against the spread. They’re 3-2 at home this season although they’ve failed to cover in three of their five games at Raymond James Stadium.
NFL Week 13 Free Pick:
The Falcons are due to have a letdown and this is a team in Tampa that they’ve always had issues with. They’re just 1-6 against the spread in their last seven meetings with the Bucs, while Tampa Bay is 5-0 against the number in their last five games overall. They’re also 4-0 ATS in their last four games versus the NFC and 4-0 in their last four games as an underdog. Josh Freeman is having a great year for a sophomore player and if he’s able to strike for a couple of big plays like he did a couple of weeks ago in Atlanta, the Bucs could win this game outright. As previously mentioned, we think Atlanta is due. The Falcons have covered in three straight and they haven’t turned the ball over in four straight games. Five straight would be a record, but we don’t think Atlanta will get their. The Bucs have a tough task on their hands because Matt Ryan, Michael Turner, Roddy White and Tony Gonzalez are playing outstanding football right now, but we smell a trap. Our pick is the Bucs +2.
2010 NFL WEEK 13 FREE PICK: TAMPA BAY BUCS +2
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