NFL betting, odds: Tampa Bay Buccaneers set a new record for betting futility, losing 12th straight game against the spread
The Bucs have failed to cover the spread in 12 straight games, a new NFL record.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers recorded a new NFL record for consecutive games failing to cover the point spread, suffering a 23-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The Buccaneers, playing as small home underdogs, were outmatched as Minnesota generated only nine first downs and converted just 2 of 15 third downs. The Vikings only managed to score one offensive touchdown, while Tampa Bay fell to an 2-10 record over their last 12 games.
Most crucially for bettors, this marked the 12th consecutive game in which Tampa Bay failed to cover the spread, surpassing the 1983-84 Houston Oilers' 11-game streak of failure. The Bucs have struggled against the spread in various capacities, falling in four games as underdogs, seven games at home, and two games as road favorites.
Their most recent victory against the spread came in Week 8 last season, when they defeated New Orleans 23-3 as a 3.5-point road favorite. With starting quarterback Baker Mayfield likely out due to an injured thumb, rookie QB Jalon Daniels will take his place in the upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers.
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