Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday Games Betting Trend
ATS Record, ROI Analysis & Historical Performance Data (2014-2024)
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers show mixed results as sunday games. Since 2014, they're 38-37-0 against the spread—a 0.0% win rate with an ROI of -3.3%. While not a strong standalone angle, this data provides valuable context when combined with other factors.
Year-by-Year Performance
| Season | Record | Win % | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3-1-0 | 0.0% | +43.2% |
| 2015 | 6-2-0 | 0.0% | +43.2% |
| 2016 | 1-4-0 | 0.0% | -61.8% |
| 2017 | 3-5-0 | 0.0% | -28.4% |
| 2018 | 4-1-0 | 0.0% | +52.7% |
| 2019 | 5-5-0 | 0.0% | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 2-5-0 | 0.0% | -45.5% |
| 2021 | 4-3-0 | 0.0% | +9.1% |
| 2022 | 5-5-0 | 0.0% | -4.5% |
| 2023 | 2-1-0 | 0.0% | +27.3% |
| 2024 | 3-5-0 | 0.0% | -28.4% |
Why This Trend Exists
Tampa Bay's mediocre Sunday performance stems from their historically inconsistent roster construction and coaching instability throughout much of this sample period. The Buccaneers have operated as a boom-or-bust franchise, alternating between competitive seasons and rebuilding phases, which creates unpredictable Sunday outcomes that oddsmakers struggle to properly price. The team's defensive volatility plays a crucial role in their Sunday struggles. Tampa Bay has consistently fielded units that can dominate elite offenses one week, then surrender 30+ points to mediocre attacks the next. This inconsistency becomes magnified in the standard Sunday slate where preparation time is consistent, eliminating the scheduling advantages that sometimes mask talent deficiencies. Their offensive identity has also lacked consistency, particularly in the quarterback position during much of this timeframe. Without a reliable signal-caller anchoring the offense, the Buccaneers became overly dependent on explosive plays and favorable game scripts, making them vulnerable to unfavorable betting lines when expectations were elevated. The most actionable insight for bettors is to focus on Tampa Bay's recent organizational changes and roster stability when evaluating their Sunday lines. This trend carries the most weight when the Buccaneers are laying points at home on Sunday, where their historical inconsistency has been most pronounced against spread expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers's ATS record as sunday games?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a 38-37-0 ATS record in Sunday games from 2014-2024. This represents a slightly below-average performance against the spread over this 11-year period.
Is betting on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as sunday games profitable?
No, betting on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Sunday games has not been profitable, with a -3.3% ROI from 2014-2024. Despite their near .500 ATS record, the negative return indicates consistent losses for bettors.
How does this compare to the league average?
The Buccaneers' 50.7% ATS win rate in Sunday games is slightly below the theoretical 52.4% needed to break even after accounting for standard sportsbook juice. Their performance is marginally worse than what would be expected for an average NFL team.
ANALYZE This Trend
This trend is near break-even. Combine with other factors and compare odds before placing any bets.
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All trends in The Archives are calculated from official game results and closing point spreads from 2014 to 2024. ROI assumes a flat $100 bet at standard -110 juice. Win rate is calculated as wins divided by total decisions (pushes excluded). A minimum of 10 games is required for a trend to be published. Data is sourced from The Odds API and verified against official league records.