[](https://www.joebucsfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Mayfieldlefthoodie.png)The Bucs losing Mike Evans yesterday — and the Panthers adding elite talent — didn’t generate an earthquake from the local Florida sportsbook.
HardRock.bet, the state sanctioned sports wagering authority, has the Bucs as the favorite to win the NFC South as of this morning.
Tampa Bay is +145, while the Falcons (+225) are behind the Bucs, followed by the slimy Saints (+400) and Carolina (+450).
For non-bettors, at “+145” means a $10 wager on the Bucs to win the NFC South would return $24.50.
Joe is not surprised. The Bucs remain a talented roster with the best quarterback in the division. That formula wins most of the time, though Todd Bowles and friends managed an epic choke job despite that advantage last year.