Colts vs. Bucs Odds
TAMPA, FL (The Spread) – The Indianapolis Colts look to get their first win of the season when they head to Tampa Bay to take on the Buccaneers on Monday Night Football.
Indianapolis is 0-3 on the season and 1-2 against the point spread odds. The Bucs are 2-1 on the season and 2-1 against the spread. Both teams have hit the over in 2-of-3 games this season. The Colts have won the last two games in this series.
Trends show that the Colts are 1-5 against the spread in their last 6 games following a loss while Tampa Bay is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 following a win. The Colts have hit the over in 6 of their last 7 road games.
Oddsmakers have the Bucs as the favorite in this game, giving them odds of -10 points at home against the Colts. The over/under odds have been set at 40.5 points. (View Matchup)
The Colts are coming off a 23-20 loss at home to Pittsburgh last Sunday night. The Colts had a strong defensive showing as the team forced three turnovers, had three sacks, and scored a defensive touchdown. Still, the offense struggled. Kerry Collins was 13-of-29 passing for just 93 yards before leaving the game with a concussion. Curtis Painter filled in a was 5-of-11 passing for 60 yards. Painter will start on Monday night.
Tampa Bay defeated Atlanta 16-13 last Sunday. The Bucs had just 295 yards of total offense, but the defense forced three turnovers from the Falcons and also had four sacks. Tampa had a steady ground game in the win as LeGarrette Blount rushed for 81 yards on 24 carries to lead the offense in the victory.
In terms of Injuries, Collins has the concussion and will not start, if play at all. Colts guard Ryan Diem is questionable with an ankle injury. Tampa bay tackle James Lee is questionable with a knee injury.
Currently over 31,500 Public Bets have been placed on this game and the Colts are getting 53% of the wagers with odds of +10 at Tampa Bay on Monday night.
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