The Indianapolis Colts have been one of the best bets in the NFL in recent weeks, covering the spread in five out of their last six contests, and they’ll face a team they’ve been historically solid against in Week 12 when they play host to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Indy is 4-0 ATS in their last four clashes against the Bucs.
- The Colts are 13-5 SU in their last 18 games at home.
- The total has gone UNDER in 7 of the Buccaneers' last 10 games on the road.
- The Colts are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after losing the previous game.
For the first time in quite a while, there is reason for hope under center in Tampa Bay. Jameis Winston tied a rookie record for most touchdowns in a game (five) while tossing for 246 yards to go along with a shining 131.6 quarterback rating in a 45-17 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
The UNDER is trending when Tampa hits the road, as the total has gone UNDER in seven of the Bucs’ last 10 games away from home.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were listed as 3-point underdogs at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook, with the total listed at 47.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 27-20 victory for the Buccaneers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NFL matchups here.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Indianapolis Colts Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will look to cover ATS vs their hosts on Sunday, as they are 6-4 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Indianapolis Colts are 5-5 ATS. Tampa Bay is 6-4 against the over under total, while Indianapolis is 5-5 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Indianapolis vs Tampa Bay injuries news.
The Colts - Buccaneers odds would favor the Colts if the betting lines were set according to power ranks. Indianapolis is rated No. 18 in our latest OddsShark poll, while the Buccaneers sit at No. 20.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Indianapolis's No. 18-ranked offense, averaging 22.4 PPG, against a Buccaneers defense that ranks No. 26 this week at 25.4 PPG. The Colts aerial game is averaging 247.4 yards per game, more than the Buccaneers secondary allows through the air, 234.6 YPG per game.
Defensively, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers feature the league's No. 19-rated road run defense, allowing 115.4 yards per game. The Indianapolis Colts, meanwhile, ranks No. 26 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out, Jameis Winston threw for 5 scores and 246 yards in leading his team past Philadelphia at Lincoln Financial Field.
Last time out, Indianapolis got 2 scoring strikes from Matt Hasselbeck in a 24-21 win over Atlanta.
- Tampa Bay is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- Tampa Bay is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games
- Indianapolis is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indianapolis's last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Indianapolis's last 17 games
- Indianapolis is 12-5-1 ATS in its last 18 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Tampa Bay home to Atlanta, Sunday, December 6th
Indianapolis at Pittsburgh, Sunday, December 6th
