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Miami Dolphins at Tampa Bay Buccaneers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Miami Dolphins at Tampa Bay Buccaneers preseason odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers meet in their preseason opener Saturday. Kickoff from Raymond James Stadium is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Dolphins vs. Buccaneers odds, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Dolphins are expected to have a new-look offense in 2022, as WR Tyreek Hill comes over from the Kansas City Chiefs. However, new coach Mike McDaniel hinted that QB Tua Tagovailoa might not play Saturday.

In addition, T Terron Armstead, CB Xavien Howard and OLB Melvin Ingram have been ruled out for the exhibition opener. Hill is also unlikely to play.

For the Buccaneers, future Hall of Fame QB Tom Brady is away from the team tending to a personal matter, and he is not expected to be with the team for a chunk of the preseason. It’s uncertain if new WRs Russell Gage and/or Julio Jones will be in the lineup.

The backups for the Bucs are QBs Blaine Gabbert, Kyle Trask and Ryan Griffin.

Dolphins at Buccaneers odds

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 11:09 a.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Dolphins -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Buccaneers +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Dolphins -1.5 (-108) | Buccaneers +1.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 31.5 (O: -103 | U: -117)

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Dolphins at Buccaneers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dolphins 17, Buccaneers 9

Money line

The DOLPHINS (-120) are likely to be without their 2 biggest offensive weapons, Tua and Hill. Still, they have QB Teddy Bridgewater as the backup, and plenty of depth with RBs Chase Edmonds, Raheem Mostert, Sony Michel and Myles Gaskin. Back the deeper offense, and that’s easily Miami in this game, even with some veterans resting.

Against the spread

The DOLPHINS -1.5 (-108) are slightly cheaper if you want to lay the points, and really if Miami wins, they’re likely to do so by more than1.

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Over/Under

The UNDER 31.5 (-117) is the lean, but go lightly.

The Dolphins are likely to run plenty, and not put Bridgewater and the pass offense into downfield mode. The Bucs have a mish-mash group of has-beens and never-will-bes at quarterback, and the offense will likely be a mess in the opener. Look for a low score here from both sides.

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How bettors are betting on Buccaneers vs. Rams lines and odds

How are sports bettors wagering on the Rams vs. Buccaneers NFL Divisional matchup? We dive into the bet slips…

In a huge Sunday afternoon matchup, the Los Angeles Rams (13-5) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (14-4) take the field at 3 p.m. ET. The winner advances to play the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship next week.

Rams at Buccaneers odds

Spread: Rams +2.5 (+102), Buccaneers -2.5 (-125)
Money Line: Rams +122 (bet $100, win $122), Buccaneers -150 (bet $150, win $100)
Over/Under: 47.5, Over -115, Under -105

How are sports bettors betting on this big NFC matchup?

According to Tipico Sportsbook, sports bettors are siding with the Rams so far:

52 percent of bet slips are on Rams covering 2.5 points
53 percent of bet slips are on the Rams winning outright

Meanwhile, sports bettors anticipate a high-scoring affair with 74 percent of bet slips coming in on the OVER (48.5).

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Los Angeles Rams at Tampa Bay Buccaneers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Los Angeles Rams at Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFC Divisional Round odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Rams (13-5) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (14-4) square off Sunday in an NFC Divisional Round matchup after they both claimed convincing Wild Card victories a week ago. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET from Raymond James Stadium (on NBC). Below, we look at the Rams vs. Buccaneers odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Rams made quick work of the Arizona Cardinals Wild Card Weekend, blowing out their division rivals 34-11 at home. QB Matthew Stafford only attempted 17 passes in the blowout win, but he completed 13 of them for 202 yards with 2 touchdowns. CB David Long J. scored a touchdown on defense with a pick-six, while RBs Sony Michel and Cam Akers rushed 58 yards and 55 yards, respectively.

The Buccaneers won in similar fashion, crushing the Philadelphia Eagles by a score of 31-15. QB Tom Brady threw for 271 yards and 2 touchdowns, with RBs Ke’Shawn Vaughn and Giovani Bernard combining for 97 yards and 2 touchdowns on the ground. The defense intercepted Philly QB Jalen Hurts twice and the Bucs also recovered a fumble on a muffed punt, completely holding Philadelphia in check.

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Rams at Buccaneers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 3:46 p.m. ET.

Money line: Rams +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Buccaneers -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Rams +2.5 (+102) | Buccaneers -2.5 (-125)
Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Rams at Buccaneers key injuries

Rams

S Taylor Rapp (concussion) out
OL Andrew Whitworth (knee) out

Buccaneers

OL Ryan Jensen (ankle) questionable
RB Ronald Jones (ankle) out
CB Sean Murphy-Bunting (hamstring) questionable
WR Breshad Perriman (hip, abdomen) out
LB Jason Pierre-Paul (personal) questionable
OL Tristan Wirfs (ankle) questionable

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Rams at Buccaneers odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Rams 27, Buccaneers 24

Money line

BACK LOS ANGELES (+120).

In the second round of the playoffs, the remaining teams are typically evenly matched. That’s absolutely true in this game. The Bucs won one more regular-season game, but the Rams beat them by 10 points (34-24) in Week 3 and also took them down on the road last season. This isn’t to say that the Rams have Brady’s and the Bucs’ number, but they have a recipe for beating the Buccaneers.

With the Rams’ pass rush and given the absence of WRs Chris Godwin and Antonio Brown, this isn’t a favorable matchup for Tampa Bay. On paper, the Rams look like the better team and getting them as slight dogs is a bonus.

BET THE RAMS (+120) to win outright on the road. They’re playing well right now and Tampa Bay might be too banged up to win here – especially if Wirfs and/or Jensen are out.

Against the spread

You can hedge your money line bet a little bit with a small wager on the Rams getting the points, but at +2.5, you’re not protecting against much. If the line moves up to +3.5, which is where it started, I’d be more inclined to take the points, but there’s better value on the money line if you’re confident the Rams are going to win.

It is worth mentioning that in their last two meetings, the Rams were underdogs both times and won outright.

Over/Under

OVER 47.5 (-112) is the way to go.

In their Week 3 matchup, the O/U line was a whopping 55 points. Yet, they still pushed the total Over with a final score of 34-24.

The O/U line is 47.5 for this one. It’s the same O/U line when they squared off in Los Angeles in 2020 – also a game where the total went Over with the Rams winning 27-24.

The Rams defense played outstanding against the Cardinals in their Wild Card win, but Brady is a far more experienced quarterback than Arizona’s Kyler Murray and will get the ball out quickly to negate the pass rush.

Both offenses will move the ball in this one, even with injuries on the offensive line. Bet OVER 47.5 (-112).

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Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wild Card odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Philadelphia Eagles (9-8) visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (13-4) Sunday for an NFC Wild Card showdown. Kickoff for the seventh-seeded Eagles and the No. 2 seed Buccaneers is set for 1 p.m. ET from Raymond James Stadium. Below, we look at the Eagles vs. Buccaneers odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Eagles snuck into the playoffs as the NFC’s seventh seed, getting hot at the right time. They won four straight from Week 13-17 to push above .500 for the first time since Week 1. Statistically, they’re a middle-of-the-road team, finishing 12th in points (26.1 per game) and 18th in scoring defense (22.6 per game). Where they excel is running the ball, leading the NFL with 2,715 rushing yards – and 159.7 per game.

The Buccaneers are cruising into the postseason, riding a three-game winning streak and having won seven of their last eight games. They easily won the NFC South behind the second-best scoring offense (30.1 PPG) and fifth-ranked defense in points allowed (20.8 PPG). QB Tom Brady likely won’t win MVP over Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers, but he still had a terrific season, leading the league in touchdown passes (43) and passing yards (5,316).

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Eagles at Buccaneers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:21 a.m. ET.

Money line: Eagles +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Buccaneers -410 (bet $410 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Eagles +7.5 (-108) | Buccaneers -7.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Eagles at Buccaneers key injuries

Eagles

OL Nate Herbig (ankle) questionable
DE Josh Sweat (illness) questionable

Buccaneers

CB Carlton Davis (back) questionable
CB Sean Murphy-Bunting (hamstring) questionable

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Eagles at Buccaneers odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Buccaneers 24, Eagles 20

Money line

AVOID. The Buccaneers managed to keep winning despite injuries wreaking havoc on their roster. Expect the winning to continue Sunday against a Philly team that’s young, inexperienced and outmatched by Tampa Bay in most areas.

The Bucs should win this one at home as long as Brady plays the way he has all season. However, the money line doesn’t offer much reward at -410. PASS.

Against the spread

BET EAGLES +7.5 (-108).

The Bucs’ 9-8 ATS record is only a half-game better than the Eagles’ 8-8-1 ATS mark. The Eagles are a resilient team that can run the ball and keep it away from Brady, thus limiting the opportunities for the Bucs offense.

Plus, Brady is 0-5 ATS against the NFC East in his postseason career, nearly losing to Washington in the playoffs last season.

Over/Under

UNDER 45.5 (-105) is the way to go.

This has the feeling of a lower-scoring game with the way the Buccaneers stop the run, and with their offense lacking the playmakers it had earlier this season when Tampa Bay won at Philadelphia 28-22 in Week 6.

Both offenses are likely to get off to slow starts as they find a rhythm throughout the game, which is why I’m taking the UNDER 45.5 (-105).

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Jets odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Jets odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (11-4) travel to MetLife Stadium to take on the New York Jets (4-11) Sunday in Week 17. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Buccaneers vs. Jets odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Buccaneers, led by future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady, are currently sitting atop the NFC South and have already clinched a playoff berth.

Tampa Bay is 8-7 ATS and possesses one of the league’s best rush defenses as well.

The Jets are coming off a fluky 5-point win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in which they scored on special teams and also with a 52-yard QB Zach Wilson rush.

The Jets ran all over the Jags, something they won’t be able to repeat against the Bucs Sunday. New York is one of the worst covering teams in the league at 5-10 ATS.

Buccaneers at Jets odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:06 a.m. ET.

Money line: Buccaneers -900 (bet $900 to win $100) | Jets +570 (bet $100 to win $570)
Against the spread (ATS): Buccaneers -13.5 (-108) | Jets +13.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Buccaneers at Jets key injuries

Buccaneers

OLB Shaquil Barrett (knee) out
OLB Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder) out
CB Richard Sherman (Achilles) doubtful
WR Antonio Brown (ankle) questionable
WR Mike Evans (hamstring) questionable
S Antoine Winfield, Jr. (foot) questionable

Jets

WR Jamison Crowder (calf) doubtful

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Buccaneers at Jets odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Buccaneers 31, Jets 13

Money line

PASS on the money line. It wouldn’t be like Tampa Bay to drop this game but there’s almost no value in betting them at the -900 tag.

Against the spread

BET on the BUCCANEERS -13.5 (-108).

I would more than likely wait to bet this until the announcement of the availability of WRs Evans and Brown, but TE Rob Gronkowski, one of Brady’s favorite targets, will be active.

The Bucs are coming off a 26-point victory over the Carolina Panthers. They’ve also taken down the Chicago Bears by 35 and the New York Giants by 20. Those three games should reflect what happens Sunday more so than the Bucs 9-0 loss to the New Orleans Saints two weeks ago.

The Jets allow the second-highest completion percentage in the NFL and Brady is going to abuse a defense that folds to ultra-accurate quarterbacks.

Over/Under

BET on the UNDER 45.5 (-108).

While the Bucs average the second-most points per game in the league with 29.5, the Jets are far lower at 18.4 per game. However, I don’t see them quite getting there against a sturdy Bucs defense.

The Bucs give up the 10th-fewest yards per game and average the sixth-most takeaways. With Wilson having a turnover-prone rookie season, the Jets should have trouble moving the ball.

The Jets are 9-6 O/U and the Bucs are 7-8 O/U.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-4) travel to meet the Carolina Panthers (5-9) for a Week 16 game Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Buccaneers vs. Panthers odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Buccaneers are coming off a stunning 9-0 loss to the New Orleans Saints at home last Sunday night, although they’re still 4-1 SU/ATS across the past five outings.

The Panthers are in freefall, losing four straight games while also going 0-4 ATS. All four of those games were with QB Cam Newton back under center. The Over has cashed in five in a row for Carolina, with the defense allowing 27 or more points in each of the past four outings.

Buccaneers at Panthers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10 a.m. ET.

Money line: Buccaneers -550 (bet $550 to win $100) | Panthers +400 (bet $100 to win $400)
Against the spread (ATS): Buccaneers -10.5 (+100) | Panthers +10.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Buccaneers at Panthers key injuries

Buccaneers

WR Jaelon Darden (reserve/COVID) out
CB Jamel Dean (illness/non-COVID) questionable
WR Mike Evans (hamstring) out
WR Breshad Perriman (reserve/COVID) questionable
LB Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder) doubtful
CB Richard Sherman (Achilles) questionable
S Antoine Winfield Jr. (foot) out

Panthers

C Pat Elflein (reserve/COVID) out
OT Cam Erving (calf) questionable
WR DJ Moore (hamstring) questionable

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Buccaneers at Panthers odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Buccaneers 29, Panthers 13

Money line

The Buccaneers (-550) are furious after getting blanked at home last week by the mediocre Saints, and they’ll likely take out their aggressions on the poor Panthers (+400).

However, PASS, as risking more than five times your return is just too much, especially with Evans joining WR Chris Godwin (knee) and RB Leonard Fournette (hamstring) on the shelf. Returning WR Antonio Brown is the de facto WR1, and he could be rusty after returning from suspension. If the Panthers D can slow TE Rob Gronkowski, they have a puncher’s chance.

Against the spread

The BUCCANEERS -10.5 (+100) are warranted being at least 10 points better than the skidding Panthers +10.5 (-120), although I don’t like all of the injuries on the offensive side of the ball for Tampa. As such, go lightly.

Over/Under

The lean is to the UNDER 43.5 (-112) in this NFC South battle. Again, the Bucs are racked with injuries on offense, but the Panthers defense has still been unable to stop anyone lately. It will be close. A small-unit bet is warranted, but don’t get carried away.

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New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The New Orleans Saints (6-7) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-3) have an NFC South divisional showdown on prime time Sunday night. Their game kicks off Sunday night at 8:20 p.m. ET at Raymond James Stadium. Below, we look at the Saints vs. Buccaneers odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Saints snapped a five-game losing streak last week with a 30-9 win over the New York Jets. They are one of five teams in the NFC at 6-7 and vying for a wild-card berth.

The Buccaneers are tied with the Arizona Cardinals and Green Bay Packers for the best record in the NFL at 10-3 and sit as the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoff race. They have won four games in a row, their last one being a 33-27 overtime win over the Buffalo Bills.

Saints at Buccaneers odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Saints +420 (bet $100 to win $420) | Buccaneers -600 (bet $600 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Saints +10.5 (-112) | Buccaneers -10.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Saints at Buccaneers key injuries

Saints

OT Terron Armstead (knee) out
OT Ryan Ramczyk (knee) out
TE Garrett Griffin (hamstring) out
LB Kaden Ellis (hamstring) questionable
WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey (hamstring) questionable

Buccaneers

CB Jamel Dean (concussion) out
CB Richard Sherman (Achilles’) doubtful
RB Leonard Fournette (ankle) questionable
S Jordan Whitehead (calf) questionable
S Antoine Winfield Jr. (foot) questionable

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Saints at Buccaneers odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Buccaneers 24, Saints 17

Money line

PASS on the money line. Yes, the Saints beat the Bucs in Week 8. But in a matchup at quarterback between Tom Brady and Taysom Hill, which would you expect to win?

The Saints are a huge potential payout but have struggled too much over the last six weeks to bet on them to win outright, while betting the Bucs just doesn’t make sense in terms of value. There is no need to bet six times what you can win in the regular season.

Against the spread

The Saints are 6-7 ATS on the season, matching their record. They are 4-3 ATS as the underdog.

The Bucs, on the other hand, are 7-6 ATS and 7-6 ATS as the favorite — they have been favored in every game this season. They are also 5-1 ATS at home.

The Saints upset them with an outright win last time out, but Brady’s Bucs have not beaten the Saints by more than 10 points in any of their three matchups since he joined Tampa. The Saints beat the Bucs in Tampa last season 38-3.

I like the Bucs to win, but bet the SAINTS +10.5 (-112).

Over/Under

The Week 8 game between the two teams went for a total of 63.

All of the Saints’ last three games have stayed Under the projected total. Two of the last three for the Bucs have hit the Over, but they are 3-5 O/U in their last eight games.

The New Orleans defense will be up for the task and keep the Bucs from 30, which the Bucs have done four straight weeks, but the Tampa defense will limit the Saints, too. They scored 17 or less in two of their last three games.

Take UNDER 45.5 (-110).

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Buffalo Bills at Tampa Bay Buccaneers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Buffalo Bills at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 14 odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-3) host the Buffalo Bills (7-5) Sunday for their Week 14 meeting at Raymond James Stadium. The kickoff is scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Bills vs. Buccaneers odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

Buffalo has alternated between winning and losing over the past eight games (3-4-1 ATS) with the latest being a 14-10 home loss to the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football in Week 13.

The Bills are 6-5-1 ATS and 5-7 O/U but have played the second-easiest schedule, according to Football Outsiders.

Tampa Bay handled business on the road against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 13 with a 30-17 victory, winning and covering for the third straight game. The Bucs are 6-6 ATS and 6-6 O/U with the 22nd-toughest schedule, per Football Outsiders.

Tom Brady is 32-3 overall in his career vs. the Bills with a 70 TD:25 INT ratio and a 97.9 QB Rating. Since Buffalo hired head coach Sean McDermott in 2017, Brady is 6-0 overall but with only a 4 TD:5 INT ratio and an 80.2 QB Rating vs. the Bills.

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Bills at Buccaneers odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Bills +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Buccaneers -170 (bet $170 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bills +3.5 (-120) | Buccaneers -3.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 54.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Bills at Buccaneers key injuries

Bills

LG Jon Feliciano (calf) questionable
LB A.J. Klein (health and safety protocols) questionable
DT Star Lotulelei (toe) questionable
CB Tre’Davious White (knee) IR-out

Buccaneers

WR Antonio Brown (suspended) out
LG Ali Marpet (abdomen) questionable
C Ryan Jensen (ankle) questionable
DT Vita Vea (knee) questionable
DT William Gholston (knee) questionable
DB Jordan Whitehead (calf) questionable

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Bills at Buccaneers odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Bills 31, Buccaneers 27

Money line

“SPRINKLE” on the BILLS (+135) for a small wager because Buffalo plus the points is the right side in this game.

This is an all-in game for the Bills who are currently the third and final AFC Wild Card seed but need to fend off several challengers for that spot.

Buffalo’s path to victory is to abandon its weak running game, which won’t do much against Tampa’s vaunted rush defense and have QB Josh Allen pick apart a beatable Bucs secondary.

A couple of Tampa’s early opponents proved if your offensive line can hold up in pass protection then their quarterback can have success in the air.

The Dallas Cowboys’ Dak Prescott and Los Angeles Rams’ Matthew Stafford were able to throw on the Bucs. Also, in Week 4, the Patriots’ Mac Jones dinked and dunked his way down the field all game vs. Tampa and New England nearly upset the Bucs.

Pro Football Focus gives Buffalo’s offensive line the pass blocking edge in its matchup with Tampa’s defensive line. Allen should have time to throw and the Bills can control the pace of this game.

Again, if it’s either/or, go with Buffalo plus the points, but I “LEAN” to the BILLS (+135) winning this one outright.

Against the spread

BET BILLS +3.5 (-120) heavier than or instead of Buffalo’s money line. Everyone is betting the Bucs in this spot, yet this line hasn’t budged off the opener.

Furthermore, this is the lowest Buffalo’s stock has been all year. The Bills were expected to coast to an AFC East crown and are now fighting for a postseason berth. Tampa Bay is going to coast to an NFC South title and Brady is the frontrunner in the NFL MVP race.

But, the preseason line for this game was the Bucs -4. How could Tampa be cheaper now than in the preseason when Buffalo’s stock was at its highest price? What I’m getting at is the Bucs -3.5 (-108) feels too good to be true and perhaps this is a trap game for Tampa.

More importantly, despite their inconsistent performance, the Bills have higher expected points added and yards per play differentials and are better on third-down.

BET BILLS +3.5 (-120) as the best bet in this game.

Over/Under

PASS with a “lean” to the Over 54.5 (-105) because the Bucs score nearly 40 points per game at home and I think the Bills’ offense can get some big plays in the passing game vs. Tampa’s defense.

However, a vast majority of the market is hammering the Over and I don’t have a strong enough grasp on the total to comfortably follow the herd.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-3) and Atlanta Falcons (5-6) will square off for the second time this season Sunday, meeting for a critical matchup as the playoff picture in the NFC begins to take shape. Kickoff from Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be at 1 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Buccaneers vs. Falcons odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Buccaneers bounced back nicely after losing two straight games to the Saints and Washington, beating the Colts and Giants in the last two weeks.

They’ve scored a total of 68 points in their last two games and now rank first in scoring and third in total yards – largely due to the MVP-caliber play of QB Tom Brady.

The Falcons have endured a difficult season on both sides of the ball, though they did win their last game by beating the Jaguars, 21-14. It snapped a two-game losing streak in which the Falcons were outscored 68-3 by the Cowboys and Patriots.

Buccaneers at Falcons odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 7:45 p.m. ET.

Money line: Buccaneers -600 (bet $600 to win $100) | Falcons +420 (bet $100 to win $420)
Against the spread (ATS): Buccaneers -10.5 (-112) | Falcons +10.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 50.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Buccaneers at Falcons key injuries

Buccaneers

WR Antonio Brown (suspension) out
FS Mike Edwards (suspension) out
FS Jordan Whitehead (calf) out
LB Devin White (quadriceps) questionable
CB Jamel Dean (shoulder) questionable
LG Ali Marpet (abdomen) out

Falcons

DL Jonathan Bullard (ankle) questionable
P Dustin Colquitt (health and safety protocols) questionable

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Buccaneers at Falcons odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Buccaneers 30, Falcons 21

Money line

The Buccaneers seem to be hitting their stride but they’re also dealing with a few issues, primarily the new absence of Edwards in the secondary. That’ll hurt the defensive backfield, as will Brown’s continued absence and Pierre-Paul’s shoulder injury.

None of that should prevent them from beating the Falcons. However, the Buccaneers (-600) is just too expensive for a road favorite in a divisional contest.

Against the spread

Both the Falcons and Bucs are 5-6 ATS this season and in their first meeting of the year, Tampa Bay won easily, 48-25.

Even with WR Calvin Ridley still out and a serious lack of playmakers on offense, the Falcons should be able to hang with the Buccaneers and keep it within a 10-point game.

Take the FALCONS +10.5 (-108) to cover the spread.

Over/Under

In the last 10 games between the Buccaneers and Falcons, the total has gone Over nine times. And since Brady arrived in 2020, the total has gone over in all three meetings.

As inconsistent as the Falcons offense has been this season, I think they’ll score enough to help keep pace with the Buccaneers and push the total OVER 50.5 (-112).

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Indianapolis Colts odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Indianapolis Colts odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-3) are the road against the red-hot Indianapolis Colts (6-5) Sunday in Week 12. Kickoff from Lucas Oil Stadium will be at 1 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Buccaneers vs. Colts odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Buccaneers snapped their two-game losing skid with a 30-10 win over the New York Giants on Monday Night Football. They lead the league in scoring and are second in total yards per game, and they are ninth in points allowed per game and eighth total yards allowed per game.

QB Tom Brady has put together an MVP-caliber season with a league-high 29 touchdown passes and 317.7 yards per game.

The Colts are in the midst of a three-game win streak, beating the New York Jets, Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills. RB Jonathan Taylor leads the NFL with 1,122 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns as he helps carry a team that ranks fifth in scoring and 11th in total yards per game.

Buccaneers at Colts odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Buccaneers -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Colts +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
Against the spread (ATS): Buccaneers -3.5 (+102) | Colts +3.5 (-125)
Over/Under (O/U): 52.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Buccaneers at Colts key injuries

Buccaneers

WR Antonio Brown (ankle) out
G Ali Marpet (abdomen) doubtful
LB Devin White (quadriceps) questionable
DL Vita Vea (knee) questionable

Colts

LB Darius Leonard (ankle) questionable
G Quenton Nelson (ankle) questionable

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Buccaneers at Colts odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Buccaneers 27, Colts 21

Money line

The Colts go as Taylor does. If he’s running the ball well, they’re going to have success. However, he and the Colts are facing the best run defense in the NFL this week. The Bucs have allowed just 784 yards on 206 carries, both the fewest in football.

The Bucs will win if they can shut down Taylor. Bet the BUCS (-160) to win.

Against the spread

The Colts have been great against the spread (ATS) this season, going 7-4. The Bucs have only gone 4-6 ATS and are 1-2 ATS in their last three games.

The Buccaneers are just 0-5-1 ATS against the Colts in their last six meetings and they’ve split 3-3 SU. I like the BUCS -3.5 (+102) to cover the spread Sunday, though.

Over/Under

The total has gone Over in five of the Bucs’ 10 games this season but is 7-4 for the Colts, including four of their last five games.

Indianapolis has impressively topped 30 points in five of its last six games. However, with the Bucs’ defense so stout against the run, I think the Colts could struggle. Bet the UNDER 52.5 (-105).

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