TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS VS. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS – 11/3/2019 FREE PICK & NFL BETTING PREDICTION

Bruce Arians was supposed to change things in Tampa Bay but it looks like as long as Jameis Winston is there, it will be the same old coming out of Buccaneers camp.

Many didn’t know what to expect from Seattle but the Seahawks are flying high with six wins in their first eight games, tied with Minnesota atop the NFC Wild Card standings.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tampa continued to be a goldmine for opposing defenses. Jameis Winston threw two interceptions, took three sacks, and lost two fumbles in a 27–23 loss in Tennessee last week.

After falling behind, 17–9, Tampa Bay took a brief lead when Mike Evans caught back-to-back touchdown passes to end the first half and begin the second.

Evans had a massive day with 11 catches for 198 yards and two touchdowns. He’s steadied a bit since his goose egg of a day a few weeks back.

It was Chris Godwin who didn’t produce much for fantasy owners in this one, catching just four balls for 42 yards. It’s frustrating for owners of either guy because one seems to go off and the other does little.

The Bucs were up 23–17 after Evans’ second score but the Titans got a field goal before the end of the third to make it a three-point game.

The Titans got a stop and then six on their first drive of the fourth quarter, scored on an AJ Brown short touchdown catch that capped a 90-yard drive.

Tampa’s three fourth quarter possessions went: fumble, turnover on downs, interception.

Seattle Seahawks

The Patriots have 25 takeaways as a defense, nine more than San Francisco and Carolina, who are second with 16. The Seahawks come in next with 15 team takeaways and they could be in store for more on Sunday.

They got three in a 27–20 win in Atlanta Week 8. Matt Schaub started for the Falcons and threw an interception and lost a fumble, as did Devontae Freeman.

The ‘Hawks scored the first 24 points of the game but Schaub staged a little comeback. Atlanta got it to a one-possession game with just under 2:00 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter after kicking a field goal. Seattle recovered the onside kick to assure victory.

Russell Wilson had his quietest game of the season, to date. He went 14/20 for 182 and two touchdowns. He didn’t run the ball much at all and threw both his TDs to the rookie DK Metcalf, though Tyler Lockett had 100 of those 182 yards.

Seattle will host the Bucs and then travel to San Francisco before entering its Week 11 bye.

NFL Betting Trends:

Over is 16-5 in TB last 21 road games.
Over is 9-3 in TB last 12 games as a road underdog.
Over is 11-4 in TB last 15 games in Week 9.
SEA are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite.
Over is 9-3 in SEA last 12 vs. NFC.
Over is 12-5 in SEA last 17 games overall.
Head to Head: Under is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.
Head to Head: Road team is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 meetings.

4* Free NFL Betting Prediction: Seattle.

I love the ‘Hawks laying less than seven at home. Tampa Bay has a heck of a capable offense but it’s the same old story with turnovers and penalties.

Seattle, meanwhile, plays smart and plays disciplined. At home it should be able to force turnovers and really move the ball relentlessly on offense. I’ll take Seattle to win this one by two scores.

NFL Free Week 9 Score Prediction: Tampa Bay 17 – Seattle 28

Seattle will play this one pretty simply and dare Jackson to beat them. He is not ready for that, especially not against a team that is going to have success against the Baltimore defense.