The Tampa Bay Buccaneers head to Arizona to take on the Cardinals in Week 6 NFL action. The linesmaker at Bovada Sportsbook list the visiting Bucs as a small -2 point spread favorite over the host Cards with the total line on the NFL board at 45.5 . Kickoff for this game at University of Phoenix Stadium is scheduled for 4:05 PM EDT.
Tampa Bay lost 19-14 to New England last Thursday due to PK Nick Folk’s inability to make 3 FGs. QB Jameis Winston’s pass at the goal line was deflected in the final seconds. If Folk (since released) had made one of his FGs, the Bucs would have been in position for a game-winning FG attempt. Winston finished the night 26-46 for 334 yards and a TD. He didn’t commit any TOs. WR DeSean Jackson caught 5 passes for 106 yards. RB Doug Martin played in his first game since serving a 4-game suspension and ran for 74 yards on 13 attempts. He also scored a TD. The defense allowed 289 passing yards and 113 yards on the ground. They had 3 sacks, picked off a pass and recovered a fumble.
Arizona dropped to 2-3 with a 34-7 beat down administered by Philadelphia last Sunday. QB Carson Palmer was 28-44 for 291 yards and a TD pass. It was one of his better games on the year. He was sacked twice and didn’t commit a TO. The ground game continued to falter in the absence of RB David Johnson. It produced only 31 yards on 14 carries. The defense had a tough day as they surrendered 297 passing yards, 4 TD passes and 122 yards rushing. They had an interception and a sack. SS Tyvon Branch led the way with 10 tackles.
Last Matchup
2016: Cardinals 40-7
Betting Trends to Consider
- – Tampa Bay is 6-0 ATS in the first of back-to-back road games.
- – The Buccaneers are 6-1 ATS following back-to-back home games.
- – Arizona has produced 2 overs and 12 UNDERs in their last 14 home games.
- – The Cardinals are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games as a home underdog.
Injury Notes
Buccaneers: Rookie safety Justin Evans will get his second straight start with Keith Tandy still sidelined, but he didn’t look out of place last week against QB Brady and the Patriots. MLB Kwon Alexander DNP last week and has been ruled out again, but WLB Lavonte David has a shot to return.
Cardinals: Arizona is beat up at the defensive tackle position. All starters are expected to play, but NT Corey Peters is dealing with a knee injury and backup DT Olsen Pierre is out and Robert Nkemdiche is questionable. Not injury related, but the Cards will make a change on their offensive line this week promoting Earl Watson to take over at right guard for Evan Boehm. RB Adrian Peterson was acquired from the Saints and will start.
Public Money
The public is leaning to the road favorite with 56% of the point spread bets at the windows on the Buccaneers. The total action has landed on the UNDER in this game with 58% of the public’s money on that side of the O/U line.
