The Denver Broncos (0-2) aim to land their first win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-0) on Sunday, September 22 at 1:00 PM ET. This NFL betting opportunity will take place at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, where the Bucs are favored with a point spread at -7.0 (-110).
The Broncos are returning to action after a disappointing 13-6 defeat against the Pittsburgh Steelers. They failed to score in a majority of the game, as they only put six points up in the fourth quarter.
Bo Nix continues to struggle, as he had 20 of his 35 passes completed for 246 yards with two interceptions. He also rushed four times for 25 yards, which shows a lack of confidence in throwing. He has yet to prove himself as a dual-threat quarterback.
The Broncos had more yards and were competitive with the Steelers on first downs. However, the turnovers made the most significant difference in the game.
So far, the Broncos are averaging 13.0 points a game and rank 29th for their effort. On defense, they allow opponents to average 19.5 points a game, ranking 11th. Their defense has not been particularly good, they have just played two consecutive teams that have had difficulty on offense.
The Buccaneers were successful on the road against the Detroit Lions in their latest game, defeating them 20-16. Both teams did not score in the fourth quarter, so this was a tough matchup in the remaining minutes of the game.
Baker Mayfield was accurate, with 12 of his 19 passes completed for 185 yards and a touchdown. He did have an interception, which did not hurt their offense too badly. He also rushed five times for 34 yards and had a touchdown.
The Bucs did not put up impressive numbers on the offensive end in comparison to the Lions, but they were able to convert on more opportunities for scoring drives. On defense, they also forced the Lions to have two turnovers.
Their offense has put up 28.5 points per game and currently sits fifth in the league. On defense, they have held teams to 18.0 points a game, ranking sixth.
The NFL betting odds are from MyBookie for the upcoming Denver Broncos vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers showdown. They currently have the Bucs as seven-point favorites heading into this battle. Looking at market research, the Bucs have a 67.7 percent chance of winning.
The Broncos have struggled offensively with Nix under center, with only one touchdown by rushing and four interceptions so far. The Bucs have been consistently able to put points on the board and will do so here with ease. Look for the Bucs to cover the spread.
