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I don't like taking these big spreads in playoff games but I’m going to jump on Tom Brady and the Bucs in this spot. When you look at the Eagles wins this season they all came against teams that failed to make the playoffs in ATL, CAR, DET, DEN, NO, NYJ, WAS, NYG and WAS for a second time. Phili did play 6 playoff teams but were (1-5 ATS) in those games with an average margin of defeat of (-13.3 points.) There is supposed to be 15-20 MPH winds today in Raymond James stadium so as long as the Bucs keep Hurts in the pocket the Eagles should struggle to put up points while Brady can manage his way down the field. The Bucs are (6-2 ATS) at home this season and Brady is (10-4-1 ATS) in his L15 playoff games. The Bucs will be missing RB’s L. Fournette and R. Jones but L. Bell, G. Bernard and K. Vaughn will be able to carry the load with fresh legs late in this season. Lay the points with the Bucs, I don't care the line is dropping it just favors our bet more.
Pick: TB BUCS -7