Atlanta has taken steps in the right direction after it appeared the NFC South would become a battle between New Orleans and Tampa Bay. While the Saints have regressed some since their hot start, the same cannot be said for Baker Mayfield and company. This Buccaneers vs. Falcons bout could have a massive impact on which team represents this division in the postseason.
For those looking for more than a storyline, Buccaneers vs. Falcons has bettors making moves on DraftKings Sportsbook. Here, we’ll look through this game’s betting splits and other information to see how everyone is approaching this contest on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Game splits
Moneyline
The 3-1 Bucs are dogs against the 2-2 Falcons. But with this game being in Atlanta, that tracks.
The public seems keen on Tampa (+114) pulling off the upset, with 67% of the moneyline bets going in the Bucs’ favor. But those bets have only accounted for 62% of the moneyline handle. So, it appears the sharps like Atlanta (-135) straight up.
Spread
Atlanta has a larger cut of the spread plays and handle, but the Bucs have still seen 58% of the spread bets.
Yet, again, the splits indicate Atlanta -2.5 is the sharp play. Forty-two percent of the spread bets have gone toward the Falcons covering. Those picks have made up 46% of the spread handle.
As for how the spread has moved, it’s right where it opened at 2.5. The lowest it’s gone is 1.5.
Total
This dipped all the way down to 42.5 after opening at 44. But, like the spread, this total has bounced back exactly to its opening line.
The public is going after the over, but the under seems to have the sharp advantage. Despite receiving 72% of the game total bets, plays to the over have only accounted for 61% of the handle.
Popular props
DraftKings Sportsbook bettors who are attacking Buccaneers vs. Falcons have eyes on Bijan Robinson. The most handle has been thrown his way in the following categories:
- Anytime TD Scorer (-125)
- 2+ TD Scorer (+500)
- Player Not to Score a Touchdown (-120)
Mike Evans (+750), however, has received the most handle in the First TD Scorer market. But even there, that play is at 19% of the handle on 20% of the bets. Bucky Irving (+900) is the only player who’s seen at least 10% of the First TD Scorer bets (11%) while also accounting for a greater percentage of the handle (12%).
Going back to Robinson, one of his non-TD player props has seen more handle on Draftkings Sportsbook than any other from Buccaneers vs. Falcons, as well. With -175 odds, that play is “Bijan Robinson Receiving Yards 25+”.
Trends to note
Two trends stand out above the rest going into Buccaneers vs. Falcons:
- The Bucs have scored the game’s first touchdown the last eight times they’ve been a road dog vs. a divisional opponent.
- The Falcons have failed to cover the last seven games that they were favored vs. another NFC team.
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