Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) and quarterback Jameis Winston (3) celebrate after connecting on a touchdown pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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We’re entering the fourth season of the annual South Point-lined Play of the Day competition, effective July 1.
Starting bankrolls have reset to $10,000, with the maximum bet being to win $1,000 and the minimum wager $300. Ray Brewer won back-to-back titles in the 2015-2016 and 2016-17 seasons, after Taylor Bern prevailed in 2014-2015.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers plus-5.5 vs. New England Patriots: $550 to win $500: The New England Patriots are nearly a touchdown betting favorite tonight at Tampa Bay, and for no good reason other than it’s the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots. Remember: Oddsmakers are trying to get 50-50 action, and realize the public will be quick to bet the beloved Patriots in the lone NFL game of the night.
New England’s defense is the worst in football in surrendering 32 points per game. As a result, the Patriots have just a 2-2 record.
Tampa Bay gets running back Doug Martin back from suspension for tonight’s game, and has one of the game’s best receivers in Mike Evans. It’s a benchmark game for the Buccaneers, giving them a national television audience to showcase they are a franchise capable of contending.
Current Standings: Granger (6-6, $11,595), Keefer (10-6-1, $10,955), Grimala (5-4, $10,145), Brewer (8-10, $7,780)
Ray Brewer can be reached at 702-990-2662 or [email protected]. Follow Ray on Twitter at twitter.com/raybrewer21
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