The pirate ship was supposed to sink to the bottom of the NFC in the wake of Tom Brady’s retirement, but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were extremely buoyant for NFL bettors, finishing the 2023 season 9-8 SU and 11-6 ATS.
Unlike last year, this season carries expectations after another NFC South title and strong postseason showing, including the reboot of Baker Mayfield. NFL odds have Tampa Bay’s win total at 7.5 (Over -150) and the look-ahead lines install the Bucs as point-spread favorites nine times.
Preseason prognostications vary for the Buccaneers. NFC South futures put them behind the new-look Falcons (+320 vs. -120), who are garnering overwhelming support to win the division by futures bettors (topping ticket and handle count). Yet, preview mags…