What a difference a year makes. Tampa Bay went from the outhouse to the penthouse thanks to the arrival of Tom Brady. Specifically, the GOAT led the Bucs to their second-ever Super Bowl championship. Tampa Bay’s Super Bowl payout with the NFL odds was no accident. Indeed, the Bucs were better than the Chiefs on that day. Tampa Bay is going to be a better team in 2021. Brady taught the Bucs how to become a champion. Counter to that is a Cowboys team struggling to get back on track. Dallas is coming off a catastrophic 2020 season.
Dallas Cowboys vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Thursday, September 9, 2021, 8:20 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida |
| Cowboys at Buccaneers TV Coverage: | NBC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Cowboys | +7½ (-110) | 52 (-110) | +280 |  |
| Bucs | -7½ (-110) | 52 (-110) | -350 | |
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Dallas Cowboys at Tampa Bay Buccaneers SBG Odds Overview
On this occasion, the sportsbook public is leaning heavily on the Buccaneers. Tampa Bay has newfound credibility with the betting masses. And then Tom Brady sends that credibility over the top. Dallas is a popular brand as “America’s Team.” But against Tampa Bay, they pale in comparison. The Cowboys are actually a decent wagering value in this matchup.
Dallas Cowboys Team Overview
Dallas starting quarterback Dak Prescott missed almost all of the 2020 campaign. Cause by a horrible injury. But his return sparks optimism for better days ahead. A retooled defense and new coordinator Dan Quinn can’t help but improve. Head coach Mike McCarthy got a pandemic mulligan in 2020. However, this year he is expected to deliver the goods. The terrible NFC East is highly winnable.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Team Overview
One of the great ironies for 2021 is that the Buccaneers will be better than in 2020. Yet that is no guarantee of a repeat Super Bowl title. Repeating as a Super Bowl champion is incredibly difficult. Just ask Kansas City. Of great concern to sharps is the increased possibility of overlays on the Bucs for 2021.
Dallas Cowboys at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Betting Trends
- Dallas is 37% against the spread in away games
- The Cowboys are 60% on the board as underdogs
- In NFC matchups, Dallas is 41% vs. the odds
- Dallas is 50% over and under the total on the road
- In NFC matchups, the Cowboys are 67% over the total
- As an underdog, Dallas is 60% over the total
- Tampa Bay is 43% against the spread at home
- In NFC matchups, the Buccaneers are 44% vs. the odds
- As a favorite, Tampa Bay is 45% on the board
- The Buccaneers are 53% over the total in home games
- Tampa Bay is 70% over the number in NFC matchups
- As a favorite, the Bucs are 67% to the over
- Tampa Bay is 3-0-1 against the spread vs. the Cowboys
- The Buccaneers and Cowboys are 1-6 under the total
- Tampa Bay is 3-2 vs. the odds when hosting Dallas
- The Cowboys and Bucs are 1-4 under the total at Tampa Bay
Dallas Cowboys at Tampa Bay Buccaneers SBG Free Picks
In this situation, the Cowboys bring enhanced value to the NFL betting odds. Tampa Bay is laying a lot of lumber. Dallas should stay within the spread and perhaps challenge for an upset.
Cowboys at Buccaneers SBG Best Bet: Dallas Cowboys.