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Houston Texans at Tampa Bay Buccaneers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Houston Texans at Tampa Bay Buccaneers sports betting odds and lines, with Week 16 NFL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The AFC South-leading Houston Texans (9-5) take on the red-hot Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-7) on the road in the first of three Saturday games in Week 16. The game kicks off at 1 p.m. ET at Raymond James Stadium. We analyze the Texans-Bucs sports betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks and tips for the Week 16 matchup.

Texans at Buccaneers: Week 16 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • The Buccaneers have won four games in a row.
  • Bucs QB Jameis Winston has thrown four touchdown passes and eclipsed 400 yards passing in each of the last two games. But he threw a total of four interceptions in those two games, as well.
  • Texans QB Deshaun Watson has not had more than 300 passing yards in a game since Week 7. He has three touchdown passes and four interceptions over the last two weeks.

Texans at Buccaneers: Key injuries

Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (hamstring) is unlikely to play.

Texans LB Benardrick McKinney (concussion) is unlikely to play.

Texans at Buccaneers: Odds, betting lines and prediction

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 1:45 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Texans 30, Buccaneers 24

Moneyline (?)

This could be a close game, but likely not enough to take the money-making wager of the Bucs at +140. Be smart and go with the TEXANS -167, even though a $10 bet will only win $5.99 in profit.

Against the Spread (?)

The Texans are 3-point favorites on the road. Houston has split its games 7-7 in covering the spread this season, while the Bucs have only covered the spread in five games this season. Both teams can score and both teams struggle to stop the passing game.

Ultimately, the Bucs are too volatile to bet on ATS. Lay the points and take the TEXANS -3 (-125).

Over/Under (?)

The total is set at 49 points. This seems like a no-brainer. Bucs games have gone over the point total 11 times this season and 11 of the last 12 games. Tampa’s defense is atrocious and its offense is hot. The OVER 49 (-125).

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions sports betting odds and lines, with Week 15 NFL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-7) seek to continue their winning streak against the Detroit Lions (3-9-1). They kick off at Ford Field in Detroit Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. We analyze the Buccaneers-Lions sports betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks and tips for the Week 15 matchup.

Buccaneers at Lions: Week 15 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • The Lions have lost six straight games and nine of their last 10.
  • The Bucs are winners of their last three and four of their last five.
  • Bucs QB Jameis Winston threw for 456 yards, four touchdowns and three interceptions in a win over the Indianapolis Colts last week.
  • Lions QB David Blough has three touchdown passes and three picks in his two starts.
  • Bucs WR Chris Godwin has 81 receptions for 1,212 yards and nine touchdowns.

Buccaneers at Lions: Key injuries

Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (hamstring) will miss the rest of the season. Winston (thumb, knee) has been limited in practice but will play.

Lions QB Matthew Stafford (hip, back) is still out.

Buccaneers at Lions: Odds, betting lines and prediction

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 9:40 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Buccaneers 30, Lions 21

Moneyline (?)

The Lions offer a decent payout at +155 but having lost nine of their last 10 games, it would be throwing away money. The BUCCANEERS (-189) are the only real choice, although it will not win you much money. A $10 wager on Tampa Bay will return $5.29 in profit.

Against the Spread (?)

The Buccaneers are 3.5-point favorites on the road. Neither team is a good bet. Tampa covered the spread in two of its last three games but did not over the previous six.

The Lions have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games. They don’t have the offense to keep up with Tampa’s high-scoring unit, even though the Bucs will be without Evans. Lay the points and take the BUCS (-3.5, -110). They’ll need to win by 4 or more points.

Over/Under (?)

The total is set at 47.5 points. Buccaneers games have gone over the total in 10 of their last 11, while the Lions have split the Over/Under in their last six outings. With a depleted defense for Detroit and offensive firepower for the Bucs, take the OVER 47.5 (-106).

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