Gambler likes Bucs’ odds.
It’s one thing to have conviction in an opinion. It’s quite another to put lay cash on the table behind your belief.
And that’s where Eric Moody of BSPN stands. He’s willing to lay cash (allegedly) that the Bucs return to the playoffs this season.
In fact, Moody believes in the Bucs so much, all he thinks the Bucs need to do is stay healthy and they’ve got a [playoff spot wrapped up](https://www.espn.com/espn/betting/story/_/id/49660541/2026-nfl-betting-playoffs-odds-futures-picks-predictions).
> **Tampa Bay Buccaneers to MAKE playoffs (+130)**
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> Tampa Bay started 6-2 last season before injuries took their toll, leading to an 8-9 finish and ending a run of four straight NFC South titles. The Buccaneers expect to have all five starting offensive linemen back healthy, and Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin Jr. and Bucky Irving give Baker Mayfield — who was playing at an MVP-caliber level early last season — plenty of playmakers. First-round pick Rueben Bain Jr. should help the pass rush at outside linebacker. Staying healthier could be enough to get Tampa Bay back into the postseason.
This is a glaring example of the NFC South landfill. The team with the best (starting) offensive line, the best quarterback and the best room of wide receivers only needs to stay healthy and they are playoff-bound.
That’s how bad this division is. Not that Baker Mayfield can throw for 5,000 yards or Emeka Egbuka could lead the league in catches or Chris Godwin leads the league in touchdown catches or Bucky Irving could lead the league in touchdowns.
No, no. That’s not needed. Just stay healthy.