NFL-Bears vs Bucs

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-0) vs Chicago Bears (0-1)

Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 1:00 pm

There might have been to much hype surrounding the Bears in game 1 of the season against a Green Bay Packers side that has now beaten them in 9 straight and 24 of the L/27 meetings. Yes, the Bears looked bad in their first game of the season, but I still believe they will be an improved team, despite not necessarily being a play off contender. Here today against the Bucs Im betting they give their backers something to feel good about, as QB Fields and new acquisition DJ Moore should up their games, after that previous embarrassing effort. Meanwhile, their opposition, the Bucs might even be a worse of than the bad news Bears, as in game 1 of the season the offense averaged just 3.6 yards per play while the defense allowed 5.9 YPP. The Bucs still managed to win because of a 3-0 turnover margin, but they looked horrendous in the victory, and are being over rated while their opponents the Bears todays opponent might be under rated in this matchup. Whatever, the case I like the points here and Im recommending we go on the take the lesser of two evils.

TAMPA BAY is 1-8 ATS after gaining 75 or less rushing yards last game over the last 2 seasons.

NFL Road teams (CHICAGO) - off a home loss by 10 or more points, in the first two weeks of the season are 22-2 ATS L/10 seasons for a 92% conversion rate for bettors.

NFL Home favorites (TAMPA BAY) - team that had a losing record last season, in conference games are 99-171 since 1983 for a go against 63% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on Chicago Bears to cover

Alex’s Pick Chicago Bears: +3 -115

AUTHOR: Alex Smart

Alex Smart has been wagering professionally on sports and horse racing for the better part of 30 years. Since becoming a public documented handicapper he has garnered numerous World Handicapping Championships and top 10 Basketball and Football

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