Wild Card Rd GAME OF THE YEAR
(NFL) Commanders (WAS) vs. Buccaneers (TB),
Money Line: -159.00 Buccaneers (TB) (Home)
Result: Loss
T.M. Selection: Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Moneyline

1) I like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win this game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, January 12th. The line is in the -3 to -3.5 range and for my money the better value is therefore with the money line in the -150 to -160 range.

2) The Buccaneers passing attack, led by QB Mayfield, has been picking up steam as they ended the season on a surge. They other key is that the Tampa Bay defense was much better as the season got into the latter stages. As for the offense, there was never much question about that and they continue to roll.

3) The Commanders gave up 25 ppg in their final 8 games this season. The Buccaneers allowed 17 ppg in their final 7 games this season. Big home field edge for Tampa Bay too and they already beat Washington by 17 here earlier this season.

T.M. Prediction: 31-19 Tampa Bay.

Line: -150 to -160