Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Indianapolis Colts | Week 12 Game Preview

When: Sunday, November 28, 2021 at 1:00PM ET.

Where: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN.

How: CBS.

Spread: Buccaneers -3.

Total: 53.

Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

Buccaneers Spotlight

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers got things back on the track against the New York Giants after dropping two-straight games. The Buccaneers offense on the road ranks 18th in points per game, 3rd in pass yards, 28th in rush yards, and 9th in yards per play. Defensively on the road, the Buccaneers rank 21st in points allowed, 13th in pass yards allowed, 2nd in rush yards allowed, and 9th in yards per play. 

Colts Spotlight

The Indianapolis Colts just picked up their third-straight victory, this time against a solid Buffalo Bills team while covering a 7-point underdogs. At home, the Colt’s offense ranks 5th in points per game, 19th in pass yards, 4th in rush yards, and 8th in yards per play. Defensively at home, the Colts rank 21st in points allowed, 21st in pass yards, 23rd in rush yards, and 20th in yards per play.

Final Say

The focus is on the total in this matchup where overs have been trending for both squads. The over is 4-0 in the Colts last four games as underdogs, while it has hit in 11 of their last 12 games against a team with a winning record. For Tampa Bay the over is 9-1 in their last 10 games following a win of more than 14 points. It is also 4-1 in their last five meetings. Both teams have been solid forcing turnovers and turnovers means cheap points, which when the total is this high, turnovers are a must. Both offenses are capable of putting up 24-plus points against each other. Roll with the total to creep over the threshold.

Pick: Over 53 Total Points