NFL Odds Week 12: Buccaneers vs Colts Lines, Spreads, Betting Trends

Patrick Everson Sports Betting Expert

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Week 12 of the NFL season continues with a surprisingly compelling non-conference battle between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Indianapolis Colts. The betting odds see the Colts as short home favorites coming off back-to-back wins plus a bye. Coverage begins from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indy on Sunday, November 26 at 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS.

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL odds for Week 12: Buccaneers vs Colts lines, spreads, betting trends and more.

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Tampa Buccaneers vs Indianapolis Colts Odds

• Opening point spread: Colts -1.5
• Opening moneyline: Colts -130/Buccaneers +110
• Opening total: Over/Under 42 points scored
• Time: 1 p.m. ET Sunday (CBS)

UPDATE 10:45 A.M. ET SUNDAY: The Colts went from the -1.5 opener to -2/-2.5 Monday at Caesars Sports, and there's been no number movement since. Indy is currently -2.5 (-120), with ticket count dead even and 69% of money on the Colts.

The total has seen much more movement. Caesars opened at 42.5, stretched to 44.5 by midweek and 45.5 Saturday. It's now at 45. Current splits aren't available.

UPDATE 6 P.M. ET FRIDAY: Indy moved from -1.5 to -2.5 Monday, then adjusted to -2.5 (-115) Thursday at BetMGM. Ticket count is almost even, while 60% of spread money is on the Colts.

The total rose from 42.5 to 43.5 Monday, then went to 44 Wednesday and 44.5 Thursday. All the early play is on the Over, at 83% of tickets/94% of money.

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UPDATE 10 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Indianapolis (5-5 SU/6-4 ATS) won two in a row before its bye to climb back to .500. In Week 10, the Colts claimed victory in an eyesore against the Giants, 10-6 as 1.5-point neutral-site favorites in Frankfurt, Germany.

Tampa Bay (4-6 SU/6-4 ATS) is 1-5 SU in its last six games, but covered in its last four games. In Week 11, the Bucs lost to San Francisco 27-14, narrowly cashing as 13.5-point road 'pups.

Click here for Vegas Insider senior reporter Patrick Everson's full NFL Odds Week 12 Report containing spreads, lines, and trends for every NFL matchup.

Buccaneers vs Colts Pick, Prediction

Action Network NFL betting expert Brandon Anderson offers this prediction:

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Pick: TBD

For more NFL picks, check out Action Network's NFL Week 12: How to Bet Every Game & Every Team.

The One Stat to Know About Buccaneers vs Colts

Action Network NFL researcher Evan Abrams offers his top betting stat:

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For more NFL betting stats, check out Action Network's NFL Week 12 Betting Trends, Stats, Notes.

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Patrick Everson

Patrick Everson is a senior reporter for VegasInsider. Based in Las Vegas since 1994, he's worked in the sports betting journalism/content space for more than a decade. He's most known for his deep roster of contacts behind sportsbook counters, providing readers and viewers with the ins-and-outs of how events are being bet. He's also a thought leader in the sports betting space, often appearing on or moderating panels at national conferences. More from Patrick Everson