Playoff Hopefuls Try to Stay in Contention A pair of NFC playoff hopefuls will get together on Sunday when Tampa Bay hosts Washington. It is the only game of the NFL weekend that matches teams with winning records, and thus StatFox is showcasing it as the FREE NFL FoxSheet of the Week. The spread for this contest opened as a pick em' but Washington has since moved to the 1-point favorite. The total is set at 33. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 PM ET. Neither team was expected to compete heavily for a playoff spot this season, as each faced odds of around 7-1, just to make the postseason. The winner of this game will still be in good shape as far as that end goal is concerned. The loser however will not, particularly if it is Tampa, as the Bucs are reeling a bit, having dropped three of four games since a 4-0 start. In fact, they were bounced soundly on their home turf last week by Carolina, 34-14. On the other sideline, Washington shares the same 5-3 overall mark but is two games better than Tampa Bay in the ATS standings. The Redskins come in off a big win over Philly on Sunday night. There are plenty of great handicapping tidbits to consider when handicapping this game. Here are a few of them, directly from the FREE NFL FoxSheet of the Week: Favoring Tampa Bay…
StatFox Super Situations favoring TAMPA BAY to cover the spread
Play On - Underdogs or pick (TAMPA BAY) - in a game involving two average teams (+/- 3 PPG differential.), after scoring 14 points or less last game. (90-50 since 1983.) (64.3%, +35 units. Rating = 2*)
Favoring Washington… StatFox Matchup Power Trends against similar type opponents favoring WASHINGTON to cover the spread WASHINGTON is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) versus good rushing defenses - allowing <=90 rushing yards/game since 1992. The average score was WASHINGTON 19.2, OPPONENT 19.2 - (Rating = 1*)
Favoring UNDER the Total…
StatFox Matchup Power Trends against similar type opponents favoring the UNDER against the total
WASHINGTON is 12-0 UNDER (+12.0 Units) vs. excellent ball control teams, 32 or more possession minutes/game after 8+ games since 1992. The average score was WASHINGTON 12.7, OPPONENT 17.2 - (Rating = 5*) There is plenty more to see on this key inter-conference clash. Get the full breakdown on all betting options for this game, including the Money Line, First Half Line, and Teaser Line by visiting our FREE NFL FoxSheet of the Week! |