Tampa Bay Buccaneers -2.0 (-110) NFL Odds - Sunday, August 17 ‘08 8:00p
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New England Patriots have opposite philosophies when it comes to preseason, and because of this look for the Bucs to come out on top in this contest broadcast nationally on NFL Network Sunday night. The Patriots are now 7-8 against the spread in preseason since 2004, including their opening 16-15 home loss to the Baltimore Ravens last week. Coach Belichick oftentimes holds out his stars in these games for precautionary reason, such as with Tom Brady last week. Brady is expected to play the entire first quarter this time around, but the rest of the contest could be an adventure as none of the three backup quarterbacks distinguished themselves last week. That trio of Matt Cassel, Matt Gutierrez and Kevin OConnell collectively completed just 17 of 33 passes with two interceptions. Tampa Bay quarterback Jeff Garcia and starting running back Earnest Graham are both expected to see their first action of the preseason this week, and this game actually means something to the Bucs. After all, it would be a major morale booster if they can beat the Super Bowl favorites in front of their home fans and a national TV spotlight. Finally, somewhat surprisingly, Tampa Bay has flourished as preseason favorites, going 9-3 against the spread in this role the last five years. NFL Preseason Free Pick: Buccaneers -2 (-110)

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