This is the definition of a danger-zone B-team.
The Buccaneers have a strong enough offense to stay competitive, but their defensive inconsistency and failure to cover spreads create a very unreliable betting profile. The –5.7 DMVI confirms the market expects more from Tampa than they can deliver.
This range typically signals:
DMVI screams:
Overvalued favorite. Undervalued dog. High total volatility.
A brand-new Neutral cycle usually brings:
And they’re currently –8 vs a division rival. Yikes.
One of the lowest among B-teams.
Not a buy signal.
Tampa as Home Team vs C-Type Opponent Coming Off SU Win:
No recent sample → neutral.
Any B-Type Home Team vs C-Type Opponent Coming Off SU Win:
This tells us two things:
PF: 20 — PA: 17
Small sample, but competitive.
PF: 26.75 — PA: 26.25
High-scoring shootouts — no ATS reliability.
PF: 28 — PA: 19.33
Tampa actually thrives in the road favorite role, surprising but true.
PF: 17 — PA: 30.25
Terrible. They get exposed badly.
This is one of the clearest team-identity signals you’ll see:
Tampa cannot chase games. They fall apart when trailing on the road.
| Span | PF | PA | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|
| L3 | 19.67 | 31.67 | Defense collapsing |
| L5 | 21 | 25.2 | Offense average, defense still leaking |
| L7 | 20.57 | 24.14 | Negative scoring margin |
| L10 | 23.6 | 26.2 | Consistent shootout profile |
| L15 | 23.25 | 25.08 | Long-term imbalance |
✔ Offense shows up
✖ Defense disappears
✖ ATS reliability collapses
✔ Totals volatility spikes
Perfect example of a Neutral, high-variance team.
Strongest takeaway:
Tampa’s December totals tend to crash Under, not over.
Started hot with wins @ Atlanta, @ Houston, and vs Jets.
Defense looked stable.
Losses to DET, SF, and NE exposed defensive holes.
The blowout loss to Buffalo (44–32) confirmed it.
Losses to LA Rams, Arizona, and New England were all games where they were overvalued by the market.
This team no longer matches the numbers Vegas assigns them.
HIGH — due to volatility, poor ATS form, and mismatched pricing.
| Category | Grade | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Market Grade | B | Offense keeps them competitive |
| Cycle Strength | C- | Neutral + ATS losing streak |
| DMVI | A- | Great fade signals when overpriced |
| Situational Edges | C | Too inconsistent across roles |
| PVI–SOS Strength | B | Under trend strong |
| Betting Value | C | Selective only |
Do NOT trust Tampa Bay as large favorites.
Their ATS crash, defensive instability, and inflated market pricing make them a high-risk proposition.
Best value is Unders and occasional road-favorite spots.
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