NFL Preseason Week 2 Odds & Picks for Saturday: Buccaneers vs. Titans (8/20)
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NFL Preseason Week 2 Odds & Picks for Saturday: Buccaneers vs. Titans
Following a week in which both teams dropped their preseason opener, the Buccaneers and Titans will look to find the winner's column this weekend in Nashville. For the Buccaneers, they've already established they will be taking the stance of playing little to no starters, as Tom Brady has actually stepped away from the team for personal reasons.
In his place steps a legitimate competition for the backup job, as Kyle Trask and Blaine Gabbert will compete for the job of backing up the GOAT.
On the other side of this matchup, the backup to Ryan Tannehill will be a much more intriguing competition this season, as rookie Malik Willis, who was expected by many to be a top pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, fell to the Titans in the third round. In the first week, Willis was pulled early in favor of Logan Woodside, who finished the game with two interceptions of his own.
With new head coach Todd Bowles at the helm of a more succinct team from top to bottom, I like for the Buccaneers to pull away late.
Bet: Buccaneers Moneyline
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Betting "against the spread" refers to the act of choosing the winning team based on a numeric handicap placed on the team that oddsmakers believe is superior, rather than picking the outright winner. For example, if the Rams face the Bengals, and oddsmakers set the spread at Rams -3.5, you would need Los Angeles to win by 4 or more points in order to cash your Rams bet.
What is an Over/Under Bet?
Over/Under is a wager based on how many points you think will be scored in a specific game. Oddsmakers set the total, and bettors decide whether the final score will be higher or lower than that number. If an Over/Under is set at 44.5 points and you bet Over, you will need the combined score of both teams to be 45 points or higher to win your bet.
What is a Moneyline Bet?
A moneyline bet involves choosing which team you believe will win a specific matchup. The moneyline favorite carries a minus designation, like -130. This means that you need to wager $130 to earn a $100 profit. Conversely, the underdog carries a plus designation, like +110. This means that you win $110 in profit on a $100 bet.
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