This is a 10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK on the OVER between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the St. Louis Rams.

Tampa still has a mathematical shot at making the playoffs, so it'll be all hands on deck today as the team looks to open up the playbook and try to bury the floundering home side early. St. Louis is just 5-8 SU and is already looking ahead to next season, but that said, clearly the Rams won't be rolling over today as both the coach's and players get ready to battle and to try and save their spot on the team moving forward. With each team desperate for a win, we look for this combined determination to translate into production on the field today. Bucs QB Jameis Winston has been sharp of late, the rookie has posted a highly respectable 97.5 QB rating over the past four weeks; note that Winston and WR's Vincent Jackson and Mike Evans will all have an opportunity to make some noise today vs. this middle of the pack Rams defensive unit. Tampa has been sharp against the run this year, but will obviously be tested by the home side's star RB in Todd Gurley, who will look to alleviate the pressure from a Rams passing attack which is clearly a weak point; that said however, it's important to note that St. Louis has in fact seen the total go OVER the number in five of its last eight home games when the total in the contest is set between 38.5 and 42 points. Also note that Tampa has seen the total sail above the posted number in three of five this year vs. teams with losing records and in four of five this season in all games where the total is set between 35.5 and 42 points. Play on the OVER.

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