Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers odds, picks and predictions

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The Philadelphia Eagles (2-0) take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-0) on Monday Night Football. Kickoff from Raymond James Stadium is set for 7:15 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we Analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Eagles vs. Buccaneers odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

Any concerns Philly fans had regarding QB Jalen Hurts can be dismissed after he scored 2 rushing TDs in their 34-28 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in the Week 2 Thursday game. While the connection with WR A.J. Brown has not been as effective this season (11 catches, 108 yards, 0 TDs), Hurts is still clicking with WR DeVonta Smith (11 catches, 178 yards, 2 TDs).

While 178 yards for Smith is solid in 2 games, it is only 7 yards more than Tampa Bay WR Mike Evans had last Sunday against the Chicago Bears. Evans finished with 171 yards and 1 TD on 6 catches as the Buccaneers topped the Bears 27-17 and covered as a 2.5-point home favorites.

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield, who has rejuvenated himself this season, has thrown for 490 yards and 3 TDs in 2 games. While these came against terrible defenses in Chicago and Minnesota, he is starting to remind people why the Cleveland Browns picked him No. 1 overall in the 2018 NFL Draft.

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Eagles at Buccaneers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 5:13 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Eagles -240 (bet $240 to win $100) | Buccaneers +198 (bet $100 to win $198)
Against the spread (ATS): Eagles -4.5 (-118) | Buccaneers +4.5 (-104)
Over/Under (O/U): 45 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Eagles at Buccaneers key injuries

Eagles

CB Avonte Maddox (pec muscle) IR
RB Boston Scott (concussion) out
WR DaVonta Smith (thigh) questionable
WR Quez Watkins (hamstring) out

Buccaneers

DT Calijah Kancey (calf) out
OL Cody Mauch (back) questionable
LB Devin White (groin) questionable

Eagles at Buccaneers picks and predictions

Prediction

Eagles 27, Buccaneers 20

Moneyline

PASS.

While both teams are undefeated, Tampa Bay does still has not had to play a team the level of Philadelphia. Minnesota was expected to take a step back and at 0-2, they have. The Bears had the No. 1 overall pick in the draft for a reason and the team is struggling again in 2023.

While Philadelphia is 2-0, it has yet to find its routine and is only still getting better. The line of -240 is too much to risk on any bet and +194 is not worth a wager for the Buccaneers.

Against the spread

BET PHILADELPHIA -4.5 (-120).

Hurts had 2 rushing TDs in last week’s win over Minnesota. Along with the running of RB D’Andre Swift, the Eagles are finally getting their run game back on track.

With the run game going and Smith a serious weapon in the air attack, Philadelphia is coming into its own. If Brown gets off the schneid this week, a blowout could be in order. Giving the Buccaneers a bit of credit, a blowout is not likely, but a win by more than 4.5 points is.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 45 (-110).

Both teams have shown the ability to score this season, but they have also shown the ability to give up some points on defense. This bodes well for OVER 46 here.

With Maddox out for the Eagles, Tampa Bay should have an easier time throwing downfield to Evans and WR Chris Godwin, leading to explosive plays and some points to go with it.

It will be a close call, but OVER 45 (-110) is the side to lean.

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