Betting The Bucs (Week 13 Edition)
December 1st, 2024
Joe’s got a documented 9-8 season record in this space after last week‘s picks.
No more brown bag over Joe’s head in the Winn-Dixie frozen food aisle.
“Betting the Bucs” reveals where Joe is throwing cash within today’s Buccaneers game against the Panthers.
Of course, it’s only Joe’s pregame picks, not in-game wagers, like when Joe struck more gold betting on the Bucs -9 points immediately following their opening-drive touchdown against the Giants last Sunday.
(Sports betting is legal in Florida but there’s only one government-regulated Florida sportsbook monopoly run by the Seminole tribe. That’s where Joe gets the betting lines.)
Good luck!
Mike Evans Over 5.5 catches (+140) — Any wager tied to extending Mike Evans’ streak of 10 consecutive seasons of 1,000 yards receiving has Joe’s attention. Evans, now healthy, seems destined to get 9 or 10 targets today. So Joe likes the odds of him catching 6 balls. Evans had 5 catches on 6 targets last Sunday while only playing 60 percent of the Bucs’ snaps. A $20 bet here returns $48.
YaYa Diaby Over 0.5 sacks (+145) — Inside the halls of One Buc Palace, team officials believe Diaby is on the verge of a breakout based on film and practice, but also because of the strong play lately of Vita Vea and Calijah Kancey. However, Joe especially likes this wager because Diaby is likely to get extra work today with fellow edge rusher Joe Tryon-Shoyinka missing the first game of his career. Also, as evidenced above, Joe believes the Panthers will be playing from behind, and in desperation mode for a chunk of the game. It’s a “sacks” wager, so Joe’s not going crazy here.
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December 1st, 2024 at 10:25 am
Like the picks Joe, and the segment…let’s go!!$$$
December 1st, 2024 at 10:30 am
I did a parlay taking Baker for over 200 pass yards, Evans over 40 receiving yards, Bucky over 40 rushing yards, Baker over 1.5 pass TD and Baker over 9.5 rushing and Bucs to win.
December 1st, 2024 at 11:19 am
Well, crap!!! I could swear that Bowles went to Columbus and coached the Buckeyes yesterday. 2 runs up the middle for no gain and on third and long, throw a pick!
Don’t assume that Carolina is just going to roll over and play dead just because the Bucs walk onto the field like Ohio State did.
Please Todd, NO TURTLE TODAY!!!
December 1st, 2024 at 11:20 am
What’s the payoff on that parlay ? 5 elements !
December 1st, 2024 at 11:54 am
7 on the road against a teams fourth in a row at home? Panthers are 2-1 in their last three, all at home..lost by three to the chiefs. You’re braver than me or bettong with the heart. Don’t bet with the heart over here. –Joe
Bowles loves close games in case you haven’t noticed
December 1st, 2024 at 1:25 pm
Bet on No-No to get 0.0
December 1st, 2024 at 6:32 pm
I Don’t bet with the heart over here. –Joe
I think you did this time Joe. This is the fifth week in a row the panthers have been at home. History suggests home is sweet