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Tampa Bay -2.5 Depends on Its Run Game Creating Separation

By BetPhoenix Editorial Team updated

Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Tampa Bay Buccaneers -2.5 for the full game, including overtime.

Tampa Bay ran for 258 yards in its 43-13 win at Carolina. That makes Tampa Bay Buccaneers -2.5 (-110) worth a look. The Buccaneers need more than just a competitive showing against the Atlanta Falcons. If Tampa Bay runs like that again and its defense creates pressure, the Buccaneers could pull away from Atlanta.

Minnesota Vikings Can Limit Detroit’s Margin With Late Defensive Stops

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Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions — Minnesota Vikings +3 for the full game, including overtime.

Minnesota shut out Indianapolis in the second half and allowed 48 net yards in the final quarter, according to the Vikings’ recap. That finish gives the Vikings a recent example of limiting late scoring. Minnesota Vikings +3 (-110) needs that kind of defense to keep Detroit’s margin in check.

Saints Rushing and Possession Can Keep Pittsburgh Game Competitive

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Pittsburgh Steelers at New Orleans Saints — New Orleans Saints +3 for the full game, including overtime.

New Orleans’ ground game and possession work offer a plausible way to keep this full-game matchup competitive, which matters for a bettor taking three points. The primary wager is New Orleans Saints +3 at -110.

Patriots Protection Resilience Makes New England +3 a Conditional Close-Game Case

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New England Patriots at Chicago Bears — New England Patriots +3 for the full game, including overtime.

New England’s protection has to withstand another test in Chicago for the Patriots +3 (-120) case to hold. Against the Jets, New England allowed no sacks while Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes despite losing three offensive linemen during the game. 

Rodgers’ Passing Supports Pittsburgh’s Three-Point Margin Case

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Pittsburgh Steelers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Pittsburgh Steelers -2.5 for the full game, including overtime.

Rodgers’ recent clean, productive passing gives Pittsburgh a plausible way to sustain scoring drives and build separation. That matters because Pittsburgh Steelers -2.5 (-120) needs more than a close win; the bettor is backing a three-point margin path.

Jacksonville’s Run Defense Has to Survive a Protection Test

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Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars — Jacksonville Jaguars -2.5 for the full game, including overtime.

Jacksonville’s run defense matters because limiting Houston on the ground can disrupt sustained possessions, but that support only matters if the Jaguars protect well enough to create separation. The primary wager is Jacksonville Jaguars -2.5 at -113.

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