Week 11 NFL Picks: Minnesota Vikings vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

by Elizabeth Fairview  |  November 15th, 2008

Jeff Garcia
Dealing with the Minnesota Vikings (5-4 SU, 3-6 ATS) and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-3 SU, 5-4 ATS) hasn’t been easy. (AP Images)

Each is 3-1 SU and in 1-3 ATS in its last four games. But the Buccaneers have two things going for them on Sunday: home-field advantage, and the bye week. That makes Tampa Bay a 4-point chalk at -115.

Both of these teams lead with their defense. The Bucs are third in the NFL this year with 135 first downs allowed, while the Vikings are fourth at 139. The difference is at the other end. Minnesota leans heavily on RB Adrian Peterson (4.9 yards per carry), while Tampa Bay has a more balanced offense with QB Jeff Garcia (89.6 passer rating) at the controls.

This is the first contest between these two clubs since 2005. Tampa Bay is 3-1 ATS at home; Minnesota is 1-3 ATS on the road.

 
 
 

 

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