Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Indianapolis Colts Odds, and Picks (Nov 26)

• The Buccaneers came up short in San Francisco, losing 27-14, and falling to 4-6.
• Indianapolis picked up their second straight victory, defeating the Patriots, 10-6.
• These two teams last met on November 28, 2021, in a game the Buccaneers won 38-31.

The NFL season is approaching its final stretch! Let’s preview the upcoming Buccaneers vs Colts matchup. Both of these teams are hovering around the .500 mark, needing a winning streak to make a playoff push.

How to Watch

• CBS

Preview

Tampa Bay lost to the 49ers on Sunday, falling to 1-5 in their last six games. After a promising start, the Buccaneers have seen some regression. Despite their slide, they remain just one game out of 1st place in a wide-open NFC South division. The Bucs have a winnable schedule down the stretch, facing just one team with a record above .500 in their final 7 games. They need to take full advantage of those softer matchups.

The Colts returned to .500 with their second straight win last week, holding off the ailing Patriots, 10-6. It hasn’t been pretty, but Indianapolis has quietly stayed in the AFC Wild Card race. Like Tampa Bay, the Colts will face just one team above .500 for the remainder of the season, giving them a chance to make a surprise playoff push. They need to start by bouncing back on offense and picking up the win in this game.

Prediction

This should be a well-contested game between two teams that are just barely hanging on to their playoff hopes. The Colts will have the advantage of being at home, though they have just a 1-3 record in their own stadium. I expect both teams to bounce back on offense, with both Baker Mayfield and Gardner Minshew taking advantage of the opposing team. Ultimately, I’ll take Minshew Magic to be the x-factor in this game.

NFL Picks:

• Colts 23, Buccaneers 20 ()