San Francisco hoping to break five-game losing streak
The San Francisco 49ers are 0-5 SU and ATS in their last five games since winning their season opener. The 49ers hope to get back on track Sunday at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
If San Francisco closes as an underdog Sunday, it would be the 23rd straight game in which the 49ers have been the betting underdog. The team hasn't done much to reward its backers over the last few seasons with a 7-20 SU and 8-19 ATS record over its last 27 games. Six of the seven outright wins over that stretch have come at home for the 49ers.
Tampa Bay historically hasn't had success on the road against San Francisco with a 1-9 SU and 3-7 ATS mark. The Buccaneers are 11-7 ATS in their last 18 road games and have a 2-1 SU and ATS road record in 2016 with upset wins over Atlanta and Carolina.
Running back Doug Martin is expected to return this week from a hamstring injury that has kept him out since Week 2. San Francisco's rushing defense ranks dead last in the NFL, allowing 174.3 rushing yards per game.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers betting odds line opened as 0-point in this one at most sportsbooks tracked here at Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while the total was hovering around 47.5 at most shops.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 27-18 win for the 49ers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NFL matchups here.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs San Francisco 49ers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
San Francisco battles the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, currently with a 2-3 mark (2-3 ATS). The over under records, important for totals betting, are 4-2 for the 49ers and 2-3 for the Buccaneers. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and San Francisco vs Tampa Bay injuries news.
According to the Power Rankings here at Odds Shark it's the No. 32-rated San Francisco 49ers and the No. 31-rated Tampa Bay Buccaneers in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits San Francisco's No. 19-ranked offense, averaging 21.17 PPG, against a Buccaneers defense that ranks No. 27 this week at 28.4 PPG. The 49ers aerial game is averaging 169.5 yards per game, less than the Buccaneers secondary allows through the air, 263.2 YPG per game.
In comparing defenses, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers own the league's No. 10-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 96.33 yards per game when on the road. San Francisco, on the other hand, rates No. 4 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last game, Tampa Bay got a 101-yard performance from Jacquizz Rodgers as a key part of its 17-14 win over Carolina.
San Francisco was hamered in its last outing, as Buffalo ran up a 45-16 score against them at New Era Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Tampa Bay home to Oakland, Sunday, October 30th
San Francisco home to New Orleans, Sunday, November 6th