The first NFL matchup to take place in Germany will happen on Sunday afternoon when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play the Seattle Seahawks. Continue reading below to get our best Seahawks vs Buccaneers picks and much more.
Both teams enter this weekend’s game in first place in their divisions but have had very different seasons so far.
Seattle Seahawks Season Forecast
The Seattle Seahawks will enter Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after four consecutive wins.
After the first nine games of their NFL schedule, the Seahawks have a 6-3 record and are currently in first place in the NFC West according to the NFL standings.
Last weekend, the Seahawks won 31-21 against the Arizona Cardinals. Seattle allowed just 262 total yards in the game while having 421 total yards of offense.
Geno Smith played very well against the Cardinals, completing 26 of his 34 passes for 275 yards. Smith also had two touchdowns and one interception during the game.
This season, Smith has thrown for the sixth most passing yards in the league, along with 15 touchdowns, tied for fourth best in that category of NFL player stats.
Over the past few weekends, the Seahawks defense has played well, allowing only 34 total points during their past two games. However, Seattle is still allowing 24.4 points per game, which is 22nd in that area of NFL team stats.
Moneyline
Opening Line
The Seahawks’ opening moneyline was +106.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
Since opening, the Seahawks’ moneyline has changed from +106 to -101. This is likely due in part to Seattle’s improved defense over the past few weeks.
What Makes Lose the Bet
While the Seahawks are 6-3 so far this season, in the two games they have played against opponents from the NFC South, they are 0-2 so far this season.
Spread Line
Opening Line
The Seahawks vs Buccaneers spread began this week at Seahawks +2.5.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
Since opening at Seattle +2.5, the Seahawks odds, according to the spread, have since moved to Seahawks +1. This could be due to Seattle winning four games in a row ahead of this weekend’s game.
What Makes Lose the Bet
In their last two games against NFC South opponents, the Seahawks lost by seven points and four points. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay currently leads the NFC South.
Total
Opening Line
The over/under for this weekend’s game opened at 46.5.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
While the over/under opened at 46.5, it has since changed to 44.5. This could be due to the fact that the Seahawks’ defense has played better recently, and Tampa Bay scored only 16 points last Sunday.
What Makes Lose the Bet
Two of the Seahawks’ last four games have finished with 40 total points or less being scored.
Seahawks Betting Trend to Know
An important betting trend to know before making Seahawks vs Buccaneers picks is that Seattle is 6-3 against the spread this season, including 4-0 in their last four games.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Season Forecast
The Buccaneers’ season so far hasn’t gone the way they expected, but in one of their most important NFL matchups of the season so far against the Rams this past Sunday, they won 16-13. Prior to that game, Tampa Bay had lost three games in a row.
As a result of their win on Sunday and their win earlier this season against the Falcons, Tampa Bay returned to first place in the NFC South after Sunday’s game, despite their 4-5 record.
The Buccaneers still have three games remaining against NFC South opponents this season.
On Sunday, Tom Brady completed 36 of his 58 passing attempts. While he completed 36 passes, he only threw for 280 yards, averaging 4.8 yards per passing attempt. He also threw for one touchdown during the game.
This season, Tampa Bay’s offense has not played well overall. The Buccaneers average only 18 points per game, currently 25th in the NFL, and only five yards per play, which is also the 25th best in the league.
However, the Buccaneers’ defense has performed well, allowing only 18.2 points per game. Tampa Bay has only allowed more than 28 points in a game once this season and has held an opponent to 21 points or less in seven games.
While the team’s defense has played well, the NFL injury report for both teams could impact this game, as Tampa Bay has had several players who have been injured this season which has affected the team significantly.
Moneyline
Opening Line
The Buccaneers’ moneyline began this week at -126.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
Tampa Bay’s moneyline began at -126 but is now -119. This is probably due to how the team’s offense has played so far this season and because the Buccaneers have unexpectedly lost some games on their schedule this year.
What Makes Lose the Bet
The Buccaneers have lost three of their last four games when they began the game as the favorite.
Spread Line
Opening Line
The Buccaneers opened as a 2.5-point favorite in Sunday’s game.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
Since opening, the Buccaneers’ spread has changed, and they are now a one-point favorite in this weekend’s game. This is likely due to Tampa Bay’s performance against the spread already this season.
What Makes Lose the Bet
Tampa Bay has not gone 1-0 against the spread since September 18.
Total
Opening Line
The over/under for this weekend’s game began the week at 46.5.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
Since opening at 46.5, the over/under has changed to 44.5. This is likely due, at least partially, to the fact that the Buccaneers’ offense has not scored more than 22 points since October 2.
What Makes Lose the Bet
The under is 4-1 in Tampa Bay’s last five games.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Betting Trend to Know
So far this season, Tampa Bay is 2-6-1 against the spread, and the two games they covered the spread were the team’s first two games of the season.
This is an important trend to keep in mind when making Seahawks vs Buccaneers picks.
Most Profitable Players of this Matchup to Bet On
- Mike Evans
- Geno Smith
- Chris Godwin
There were no player props available before this article was completed.
When there is a Seahawks and Buccaneers game today on Sunday, it will be one of the most memorable matchups in NFL history, as Sunday’s game will be the first NFL game ever played in Germany.
Betting odds could change significantly in this game during this week, which could impact Seahawks vs Buccaneers picks throughout the next few days.
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