Bucs-Seahawks Pick
Two teams with nothing to play for will battle in Week 15 when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers travel west to take on the Seattle Seahawks at 4:15PM ET.
The Buccaneers lost to the Jets 26-3 as a 3.5-point underdog in Week 14, as the combined score fell under the posted total of 36.5 points. Rookie Josh Freeman threw for 93 yards and three interceptions, while Kellen Winslow had four receptions for 26 yards.
The Seahawks were crushed by the Texans 34-7 as a 7-point underdog in Week 14, as the combined score fell under the posted total of 45 points. Matt Hasselbeck threw for 237 yards with a touchdown and an interception in the loss, while running back Julius Jones rushed for 39 yards on 10 carries.
Oddsmakers from online sports book Sportsbook.com have made the Seahawks 7-point favorites over the Buccaneers in Week 15. The over/under total has been set at 39 points.
Our free pick prediction for this game is the Seahawks –7. Seattle is 5-1 against the spread in its last six games when playing Tampa Bay and is 6-2 ATS in its last eight games at home.
Meanwhile, Tampa is just 4-11 against the spread in its last 15 games and 1-5 ATS in its last six games when playing the Seahawks. They’re also heading cross-country with nothing to play for and have looked terrible the past couple weeks.
The Seahawks didn’t play well last week, but they’re a different team at home than on the road and we think they’ll play with more focus on Sunday. Also, with the Bucs’ struggles on offense, take the under 39.
Our NFL Week 15 Free Pick for this matchup is: SEATTLE SEAHAWKS -7 and UNDER 39.
Buccaneers vs. Seahawks Current Odds
327 Tampa Bay Buccaneers +7 (+245 moneyline) Over 39
328 Seattle Seahawks –7 (-290 moneyline) Under 39
Tampa Bay is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Seattle
Tampa Bay is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Seattle
Seattle is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Seattle is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
TAMPA BAY
[LB] 08/23/2009 – Angelo Crowell IR ( Bicep )
[CB] 09/20/2009 – EJ Biggers IR ( Shoulder )
[OT] 09/06/2009 – Xavier Fulton IR ( Knee )
[P] 08/17/2009 – Josh Bidwell IR ( Hip )
[S] 09/21/2009 – Jermaine Phillips IR ( Thumb )
[FB] 10/20/2009 – B.J. Askew IR ( Neck )
[S] 11/11/2009 – Will Allen IR ( Thumb )
[LB] 11/11/2009 – Rod Wilson IR ( Hamstring )
[QB] 11/24/2009 – Byron Leftwich IR ( Elbow )
[P] 11/30/2009 – Dirk Johnson IR ( Hamstring )
[WR] 12/17/2009 – Michael Clayton is downgraded to doubtful Sunday vs. Seattle ( Knee )
[CB] 11/30/2009 – Torrie Cox IR ( Hip )
[CB] 12/08/2009 – Clifton Smith IR ( Concussion )
[CB] 12/13/2009 – Derrick Roberson "?" Sunday vs. Seattle ( Groin )
[WR] 12/13/2009 – Sammie Stroughter "?" Sunday vs. Seattle ( Back )
[lb] 12/13/2009 – Geno Hayes "?" Sunday vs. Seattle ( Hamstring )
[DL] 12/13/2009 – Michael Bennett "?" Sunday vs. Seattle ( Undisclosed )
[TE] 12/16/2009 – Kellen Winslow probable Sunday vs. Seattle ( Knee )
[DT] 12/17/2009 – Roy Miller "?" Sunday vs. Seattle ( Ankle )
[TE] 12/18/2009 – John Gilmore is downgraded to expected to miss Sunday vs. Seattle ( Head )
[G] 12/19/2009 – Davin Joseph "?" Sunday vs. Seattle ( Shoulder )
SEATTLE
[LB] 10/19/2009 – Lofa Tatupu out for season ( Pectoral )
[OT] 10/28/2009 – Walter Jones IR ( Knee )
[OT] 10/13/2009 – Brandon Frye IR ( Neck )
[DT] 12/13/2009 – Red Bryant "?" Sunday vs. Tampa Bay ( Knee )
[LB] 12/13/2009 – D.D. Lewis "?" Sunday vs. Tampa Bay ( Knee )
[LB] 12/19/2009 – Aaron Curry is upgraded to probable Sunday vs. Tampa Bay ( Hip )
[WR] 12/13/2009 – Deion Branch injured last game, "?" Sunday vs. Tampa Bay ( Head )
[WR] 12/15/2009 – Nate Burleson is downgraded to doubtful Sunday vs. Tampa Bay ( Ankle )
Posted: 12/20/09 3:025PM ET