Saints vs Bucs Game NFL Odds: First Half Expert Pick
By The Platinum Standard - Handicapper
Sunday, November 22, 2009

This week there are great betting odds in the first half in the NFL's Saints vs Bucs early game. 

Our Saints vs Bucs NFL prediction pick comes off of a solid angle that has already became successful in this year's wagers on first half action.
 
On Sunday the Saints come into Tampa with an undefeated record, and a heavy point spread as road favorites. The Bucs are just 1-8 on the season, but have shown tremendous life with their newly found talent in Josh Freeman. Tampa played tight football in both of last year's meetings, and won outright and against the spread in last season's home meeting with the Saints.

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The Saints have been talked about as being a lackluster team over the last several weeks. Despite the two New York teams giving away their games vs. New Orleans, the Saints have yet to roll over anyone in recent weeks. The Dolphins gave up their lead only to lose and miss a cover as well. Atlanta, Carolina, and even the Rams all hung around in their match-ups with New Orleans and all covered the double digit point spreads. We are in another instance where there is a double digit point spread, but the better odds are on the home team in the first half.
 
As predicted previously, the Saints have been behind at the half as far as the point spread goes, in almost all their road games this season. The only time it didn't occur was in week 1 at Philly. At Buffalo, the Saints were up by 3 at the half and failed to cover the spread at the half. In Miami, they were down at the half, losing another point spread cover. In St. Louis last week, the Rams were tied at the half gaining a cover against the spread in the first 30 minutes of play. Look for the Bucs to either lead or have this one tight at the half.
 
This Tampa team has changed with their new QB. They took Miami to the wire last week leading with under a minute to play, on the road, and more importantly, won against Green Bay. This team is showing life and should not be taken lightly. Remember the most important fact, that dome teams struggle in outside conditions on the road, against a heavy spread, especially in first halves. Look for a 17-14 halftime score with the Bucs easily covering the 7 point spread. I would also look into a prediction on the Bucs +10.5 for the game.
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