At the onset of the season, the Buccaneers were a hot NFL betting futures pick. Tom Brady’s arrival forced gamblers to take Tampa Bay seriously. A week one loss at New Orleans was a bad look. Specifically, Brady was off the mark. Tampa Bay won their following two games. And has taken the NFC South Division lead. Contrarily the Chargers have no mass appeal. Their 2019 season was an unforgivable debacle. Los Angeles hasn’t shown anything that gamblers can believe in. Quarterbacking remains a legitimate question. Resurgent Tampa Bay will host the slumping Chargers on Sunday.
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Tamp Bay Buccaneers
| Date and Time: | Sunday, October 4, 2020, 1 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida |
| Chargers vs. Buccaneers TV Coverage: | CBS |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Chargers | +7 (-105) | 43½ (-110) | +267 |  |
| Buccaneers | -7 (-115) | 43½ (-110) | -330 | |
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Los Angeles Chargers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers SBG Odds Overview
From this point, there is no comparison as to the public sportsbook preference. Squares are always more comfortable with home chalk. Especially one with a name brand quarterback and winning streak. Los Angeles burned a lot of bankrolls in 2019. Now they lack an experienced quarterback that gamblers can trust. Bargain hunters may mull the plus points. Tampa Bay’s impressive defense may serve as an excuse to make the lay. In view of Brady’s name brand, the Bucs are a potential overlay. Los Angeles does rate as the contrarian play. Squares are going to flock to the Brady Bunch.
Los Angeles Chargers Team Overview
Last week the Chargers lost to Carolina 21-16 as 6-point home chalks. Over a total of 43.5 paid too. As a result, Los Angeles is 1-2 straight up, 2-1 vs the odds with three under. NFL metrics have the Chargers offense sixth overall. But 29th for scoring. LA ranks eighth for defense and fourth for points allowed. Rookie quarterback Justin Herbert threw for 330 yards and a touchdown against Carolina.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Team Overview
Tampa Bay is coming off a 28-10 win at Denver as 6-point chalk. Also paying was under a total of 42.5. Now the Buccaneers are 2-1 straight, against the spread, and over the total. Overall, the Bucs rank 25th for total offense and 14th for scoring. Defensively the Bucs rank fourth totally and seventh for points allowed. And then they rank fourth for takeaways.
Los Angeles Chargers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Against the Spread
The Chargers are:
- 1-3-1 against the spread on the road
- 4-1 over the total away from ho\me
- 0-1 vs. the odds at Tampa Bay
- 1-0 over the total on the road at the Bucs
The Buccaneers are:
- 1-6-2 against the spread in their last nine home games
- 7-1 over the total at home
- 3-6 on the board against the Chargers
- 7-1 over the total had to head with Los Angeles
Los Angeles Chargers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers SBG Free Picks
Once in a while, it makes some sense to side with the NFL betting public. That is not the case here. As was previously noted the Buccaneers are weak betting values. Not that Los Angeles is great shakes either. Instead, this one comes down to fading the public. Subsequently taking the side of the house often means a trip to the payout window. Herbert can get LA through the back door.
Chargers at Buccaneers SBG Best Bet: Los Angeles Chargers