A clear difference was apparent between the Saints and Buccaneers. New Orleans has been knocking on the Super Bowl door for the past two years. Counter to that is a Tampa Bay franchise taken as a joke. However, nobody is laughing anymore. Tom Brady’s arrival has changed Pro Football betting perceptions about the Buccaneers. On the other hand, handicappers wonder if the Saints window is closing. Back to back 13-3 seasons are difficult to replicate. Sunday’s season opener between these two teams will draw handle. Drew Brees and Brady are Hall of Fame quarterbacks for the ages.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints
| Date and Time: | Sunday, September 13, 2020, 4:25 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Mercedes Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Buccaneers vs. Saints TV Coverage: | FOX |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Buccaneers | +3½ (-115) | 49 (-105) | +155 |  |
| Saints | -3½ (-105) | 49 (-115) | -180 | |
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Buccaneers at Saints SBG Odds Overview
Cause by the hype over Brady will the Buccaneers draw offshore bookmaker action. Of major concern is if Tampa Bay’s defense can get up to speed. Squares are eating up the Brady Bunch hype. Sharps realize that the Buccaneers offense was already an asset. Brady can make it the best in the NFL. Smart handicappers also know what goes up must come down. New Orleans playoff failures are seen as a potential warning.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Team Overview
Last year Bruce Arians took the Buccaneers job and improved the team. Namely quarterback Jameis Winston was a turnover machine. Otherwise, the Bucs were wild card playoff material. Most important of all Tampa Bay is much more than Brady. Mike Evans and Chris Godwin are 1000-yard receivers. Brady had nothing like that in New England in 2019.
New Orleans Saints Team Overview
Drew Brees had a rough off-season. Media and teammates ripped into him for comments about the flag and national anthem. Of great concern is the internal team damage that was done. Also worrisome is potential punishment from the football Gods’. To illuminate 13-3 seasons are often taxed. Especially two such campaigns in a row.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints Against the Spread
The Buccaneers are:
- 5-7 against the spread in September
- 7-2 over the total in the month of September
- 3-6 on the board as a road dog
- 11-3 over the total getting points on the road
- 4-3 vs. the line on the NFC South road
- 6-2 over the total at the NFC South
- 3-6 vs. the odds against the Saints
- 4-1 over the total head to head with New Orleans
The Saints are:
- 2-5 vs. the line when hosting NFC South Division rivals
- 5-2 over the total at home against the NFC South
- 3-9 on the board as home favorites
- 2-5 under the total in their last six as home chalk
- 4-2 vs. the odds in September
- 8-4 over the total in their last 12 September matchups
- 6-3 against the spread at home with the Bucs
- 5-2 over the total when hosting Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints SBG Free Picks
In particular, this looks like an even Pro Football Betting matchup. As mentioned earlier New Orleans struggles in division home games. And as home favorites. While Tampa Bay is a dangerous road dog.
Buccaneers vs. Saints SBG Best Bet: Tampa Bay Buccaneers