Last Updated on September 26, 2010 2:52 pm by Anthony Rome
Steelers vs. Bucs Odds
The 2-0 Pittsburgh Steelers will take on the surprising 2-0 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday. Let’s take a look at the point spread odds for this Week 3 matchup.
Game Preview:
The Steelers have relied on their running game and defense to get by without quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who still must serve two more games of a four-game suspension to start the year. The Steelers’ defense has been outstanding in each of the first two weeks and is coming off a game in which they forced seven turnovers in a win over the Titans last Sunday. Charlie Batch will start in place of Dennis Dixon and Pittsburgh hopes to get a little more out of its passing game then the first two weeks.
The Bucs are playing with a ton of confidence right now after wins over the Browns and NFC South rival Carolina. That said, they’ll be without safety Tanard Jackson for this matchup after he was suspended indefinitely earlier this week. At least for one week, they probably won’t miss Jackson’s presence in the secondary as Pittsburgh isn’t expected to put the ball in the air too many times on Sunday.
Line Movement & Updated Odds:
The Bucs opened as 2.5-point underdogs this Sunday against the Steelers and oddsmakers from online sports book BroburySports.com currently have Tampa listed as a 2.5-point dog. The over/under total is now 33 after opening at 33.5.
Game Information:
Steelers (2-0) at Buccaneers (2-0)
Kickoff: 1:00PM ET
TV: CBS
Location: Tampa, FL
Venue: Raymond James Stadium
Opening Odds: Bucs +2.5
Current Odds: Bucs +2.5
(View up-to-the-minute odds on our official NFL Odds Page)
Over/Under Open: 33.5
Over/Under Current: 33
Projected Weather by Game Time: Thunderstorms, high of 89 degrees
Pittsburgh is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,on the road
Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Tampa Bay is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
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PIT |
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Dennis Dixon |
QB |
Knee |
Did Not Participate In Practice |
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Trai Essex |
G |
Ankle |
Did Not Participate In Practice |
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Casey Hampton |
DT |
Hamstring |
Full Participation in Practice |
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Max Starks |
T |
Ankle |
Full Participation in Practice |
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Chris Kemoeatu |
G |
Knee |
Limited Participation in Practice |
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Hines Ward |
WR |
Calf |
Limited Participation in Practice |
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TB |
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Jeff Faine |
C |
Calf |
Did Not Participate In Practice |
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Kellen Winslow |
TE |
Knee |
Did Not Participate In Practice |
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Josh Freeman |
QB |
right Thumb |
Full Participation in Practice |
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Kareem Huggins |
RB |
Groin |
Full Participation in Practice |
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Carnell Williams |
RB |
Hamstring |
Full Participation in Practice |
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Niko Koutouvides |
LB |
Ankle |
Limited Participation in Practice |
As of this morning, 75% of the 37,845 wagers that have been placed on this game favor the Steelers –2.5.