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Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay Buccaneers odds, picks and predictions

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

The Kansas City Chiefs (2-1) head to Tampa to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-1) in a rematch of Super Bowl LV. Sunday’s kickoff at Raymond James Stadium is set for 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Chiefs vs. Buccaneers odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Chiefs are coming off a surprising 20-17 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 3. Kansas City committed several uncharacteristic mistakes on special teams and closed the game with an INT by QB Patrick Mahomes. The Bucs lost 14-12 to the Green Bay Packers last week after failing to convert a 2-point conversion in the final seconds.

The last time the Chiefs and Bucs faced each other was in Super Bowl LV in February 2021. The Bucs dominated in a 31-9 victory despite being 3-point underdogs. The Bucs lead the overall series over the Chiefs 8-6 and are 4-0 ATS against the Chiefs in their last 4 meetings. The Chiefs and Bucs are a combined 1-5 on hitting the Over in total points; the Chiefs did it in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals, going 11 points over the 54-point total.

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Chiefs at Buccaneers odds

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Moneyline (ML): Chiefs -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Buccaneers -112 (bet $112 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Chiefs +0.5 (-108) | Buccaneers -0.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Chiefs at Buccaneers key injuries

Chiefs

K Harrison Butker (ankle) out
DE Mike Danna (calf) out
DE Joshua Kaindoh (illness) questionable
WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (abdomen) questionable

Buccaneers

DE Akiem Hicks (foot) out
WR Breshad Perriman (knee/hamstring) doubtful
WR Russell Gage (hamstring) questionable
WR Chris Godwin (hamstring) questionable
WR Julio Jones (knee) questionable
OT Donovan Smith (elbow) questionable

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Chiefs at Buccaneers picks and predictions

Prediction

Chiefs 23, Buccaneers 17

Moneyline

With a half-point spread, this is basically a pick ’em game, which makes it one of the most exciting matchups in Week 4.

The Chiefs will look to get right after being embarrassed by the Colts last week. K.C. hopes to get better kicker play out of the newly-signed Matthew Wright after a disastrous Week 3 that saw Matt Ammendola miss a field goal and extra point.

The Bucs are allowing an average of just 9 points per game, best in the NFL. However, they’ve yet to face an offense as good as Kansas City’s this season. This should still be a close, low-scoring matchup with both defenses performing well this season, but with Tampa Bay’s offense banged up and not playing well, this seems like a bounce-back game for the Chiefs.

I like the CHIEFS -105.

Against the spread

Since the spread is only at half of a point, you’re better off betting the moneyline. However, if the line jumps up to 1 or 1.5 points before you place a bet Sunday, taking the CHIEFS ATS might be the best move since the payout will be close to the same as the moneyline, and K.C. could plausibly win by just 1 point.

Over/Under

The Bucs are allowing just 9 points per game (1st) and are scoring just 17 points per game (9th worst). The Chiefs are scoring 29.3 points per game (4th best) and are allowing 21.7 points per game (16th best). The numbers average out to around 20 points for each squad, which is about where this game should land.

Despite the big names at QB, this should be more of a defensive matchup. Both teams are in the NFL’s top 5 in sacks and top 10 in average yards per carry allowed. The Bucs are also 1st in the NFL in takeaways. On paper there shouldn’t be much scoring, so the game should fall Under 46 points. Play the UNDER 46.5 (-115) lightly.

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Green Bay Packers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers odds, picks and predictions

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

The Green Bay Packers (1-1) are headed south on Sunday to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-0) in a battle of 2 future Hall of Fame quarterbacks. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Packers vs. Buccaneers odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

Green Bay is coming off a 27-10 victory against NFC North rival the Chicago Bears. QB Aaron Rodgers hit 19-of-25 passes for 234 yards and 2 TDs. moved the ball around the offense with 8 players having at least 1 reception, but nobody with more than 3. RB Aaron Jones carried the ball 15 times for 132 yards and a TD while RB AJ Dillion had 18 carries for 61 yards. The Packers defense forced an interception and held the Bears offense to only 48 yards passing.

The Buccaneers are coming off their 1st win against the New Orleans Saints in the Tom Brady era. The game was slow, with the score tied 3-3 after 3 quarters, but the Bucs scored 17 in the final quarter behind Brady’s 190 passing yards overall to win 20-10. Brady hit 7 receivers with only WR Russell Gage, 5) receiver having more than 3 receptions. RB Leonard Fournette carried the ball 24 times for 65 yards. On the other side of the ball, the Tampa Bay defense forced 5 turnovers (3 INT, 2 FUM) which proved to be the deciding factor for the victory.

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Packers at Buccaneers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:49 a.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Packers -101 (bet $101 to win $100) | Buccaneers -117 (bet $117 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Packers +1.5 (-112) | Buccaneers -1.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 42.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Packers at Buccaneers key injuries

Packers

OT David Bakhtiari (knee) questionable
WR Randall Cobb (illness) questionable
TE Mercedes Lewis (groin) questionable
WR Christian Watson (hamstring) questionable
WR Sammy Watkins (hamstring) out

Buccaneers

RB Leonard Fournette (hamstring) questionable
WR Russell Gage (hamstring) questionable
WR Julio Jones (knee) questionable
WR Breshad Perriman (knee) questionable
WR Chris Godwin (hamstring) out

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Packers at Buccaneers picks and predictions

Prediction

Buccaneers 24, Packers 14

Money line

Lean BUCCANEERS (-117). Brady and the Bucs will able to move the ball on a weak Packers defense. Fournette will be able to find holes and open up opportunities for Brady to sit back in the pocket and find his open receivers. Their defense will continue to do what the do best and force turnovers which will give Tampa Bay the edge.

Against the spread

BUCCANEERS -1.5 (-108). The Tampa Bay offense will prove to be too much for the Packers defense and the Bucs defense will be able to contain Rodgers and his receivers, who he is finding difficulty creating chemistry with.

Over/Under

UNDER 42.5 (-112). Although it sounds crazy to bet the Under in a Rodgers vs. Brady matchup, both teams have shown run-heavy trends early on this season. Expect Jones, Dillion, and Fournette to receive a lot of the weight for each offense which will keep the clock moving.

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

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

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-0) clash with the New Orleans Saints (1-0) for the early lead in the NFC South Sunday at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Buccaneers vs. Saints, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Bucs outlasted the Dallas Cowboys 19-3 in their season opener on Sunday Night Football. It came at a cost, though as WR Chris Godwin (hamstring) and OT Donovan Smith (elbow) are both likely to miss this week’s game after suffering injuries in the opener. Tampa actually quit throwing the ball late in the game because QB Tom Brady was getting hit so much.

The Saints pulled a rabbit out of a hat to beat the Atlanta Falcons 27-26 on a field goal with 19 seconds remaining. New Orleans trailed from early in the 2nd quarter but outscored Atlanta 17-3 in the final frame to secure the W. They, too, have some injury concerns as their QB and both running backs are on the injury report.

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Buccaneers at Saints odds

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Money line (ML): Buccaneers -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Saints +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
Against the spread (ATS): Buccaneers -2.5 (-117) | Saints +2.5 (-103)
Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -103 | U: -117)

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Buccaneers at Saints key injuries

Buccaneers

WR Mike Evans (calf) questionable
RB Leonard Fournette (hamstring) questionable
WR Russell Gage (hamstring) questionable
WR Chris Godwin (hamstring) out
WR Julio Jones (knee) questionable
WR Breshad Perriman (knee) questionable
OL Donovan Smith (elbow) doubtful
OL Tristan Wirfs (abdomen) questionable

Saints

CB Pauslon Adebo (ankle) out
RB Mark Ingram (ankle) questionable
RB Alvin Kamara (ribs) questionable
WR Tre’Quan Smith (shoulder) questionable
QB Jameis Winston (back) questionable

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Buccaneers at Saints picks and predictions

Prediction

Buccaneers 23, Saints 21

Money line

The Bucs are vulnerable, and Brady does not look comfortable in the pocket with both starting tackles ailing and his center out for the year. I just don’t think the Saints have enough continuity to beat them yet — the Bucs aren’t the Falcons.

If NOLA’s line swelled closer to +150, I’d consider sprinkling a little. However, Brady and Co. get it done. Take the BUCCANEERS (-135).

Against the spread

Conversely, I think the Bucs struggle enough offensively to give the Saints a chance. DE Cameron Jordan will be in TB12’s face all day. If you find somewhere to take an Over 1.5 Sacks, I’d be all over that.

LEAN SAINTS +2.5 (-103).

Over/Under

What a great number here. We’re projecting 44 points, but this could truly go either way. Tampa scored just 19 and kicked a slew of field goals because they couldn’t protect Brady. The Saints dropped 27 on an inferior Atlanta team, and most of both offenses are banged up.

LEAN UNDER 44.5 (-117).

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys Week 1 odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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QB Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers open the 2022 season on the road in a Sunday night game against the Dallas Cowboys. Kickoff is at 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC) at AT&T Stadium. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Buccaneers vs. Cowboys odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

Following a playoff loss in the divisional round, the Bucs had an interesting offseason. It began with the retirement of Brady, only for him to change his mind 40 days later and return for another season. Bruce Arians retired as coach, moving into the front office, and Todd Bowles replaced him.

The Cowboys won the NFC East last season and seek to defend that title. They traded WR Amari Cooper and brought back WR Michael Gallup – though he’s out with a knee injury – while bolstering their pass rush with the addition of DE Dante Fowler.

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Buccaneers at Cowboys odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:45 a.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Buccaneers -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Cowboys +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
Against the spread (ATS): Buccaneers -2.5 (-115) | Cowboys +2.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 50.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Buccaneers at Cowboys key injuries

Buccaneers

WR Russell Gage (hamstring) questionable
WR Chris Godwin (knee) questionable

Cowboys

WR Michael Gallup (knee) out
S Jayron Kearse (neck) questionable

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Buccaneers at Cowboys picks and predictions

Prediction

Buccaneers 24, Cowboys 17

Money line

Brady has never lost to the Cowboys in 6 career matchups.

The Cowboys were not dominant at home in 2021, going 5-3 in the regular season. The Bucs were 6-3 on the road.

Tampa has questions on the offensive line, but Brady is still playing at a high level and Tampa’s defense is still the same unit that ranked 5th in points allowed last season.

It is a strong enough unit to limit the passing attack.

Take the BUCCANEERS (-135).

Against the spread

Last season, the Cowboys were the league’s best team against the spread, going 13-5 ATS overall. They were 3-1 ATS as underdogs.

The Buccaneers only won 2 games by fewer than 3 points, so if you like the Bucs to win, there is a good chance they will cover the spread.

The Cowboys lost by fewer than 3 points only once last season.

If you like the Cowboys to win, the money line is the better bet for you. If you like the Bucs to win outright as I do, take the BUCCANEERS -2.5 (-115) for the slightly better value over the money line.

Over/Under

Tampa was 10-9 O/U last season and Dallas was 8-10 O/U.

The Bucs held their opponents to under 20 points 8 times last season.

Last season in Week 1 when both teams played, they combined for 60 total points.

With both teams dealing with injured receivers they are counting on, there won’t be as many long, fast drives. Ball control will matter.

Take UNDER 50.5 (-115).

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On Site – Can Cowboys open season with win vs. Tom Brady’s Buccaneers?

In this Week 1 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys are home underdogs against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The first Sunday night game of the NFL season features QB Tom Brady’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers visiting the Dallas Cowboys. Kickoff is set for 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC).

On Site host Tony Anderson is joined by USA TODAY’s Cowboys beat reporter Jori Epstein, who gives the scoop from inside the Dallas locker room.

The Cowboys and Buccaneers actually met in Week 1 a year ago, facing off in the NFL season opener on a Thursday night in Tampa.

Brady threw for 379 yards and 4 TDs, rallying the Bucs to a 31-29 victory, which was capped by Ryan Succop’s 36-yard field with 2 seconds remaining.

Just 1 minute, 22 seconds earlier, the Cowboys kicked a field goal for 29-28 lead.

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Will Sunday night’s game feature the same type of fireworks? Anderson points out, “we won’t see Amari Cooper, Antonio Brown or Gronk, so I don’t like the Over, but I do like betting on …”

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FYI: Cooper is now with the Cleveland Browns (offseason trade with Dallas), Brown is unsigned, last playing in Week 16 before his famous walk-off-the-field incident with Tampa, and Rob Gronkowski retired following his 2nd season with the Bucs.

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Buccaneers at Cowboys odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 9:08 p.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Buccaneers -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Cowboys +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
Against the spread (ATS): Buccaneers -2.5 (-115) | Cowboys +2.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 50.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Indianapolis Colts odds, picks and predictions

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

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-2) and Indianapolis Colts (0-2) both wrap up their 2022 preseason schedule Saturday night. They kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET at Lucas Oil Stadium. It will be televised regionally in the home viewing market of each team. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Buccaneers vs. Colts odds, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Bucs lost their preseason opener, 26-24, to the Miami Dolphins. They outgained Miami 389 yards to 242 but turned the ball over twice. They followed that up with a 13-3 loss to the Tennessee Titans.

The Colts dropped their preseason opener 27-24 to the Buffalo Bills. The Colts forced 5 turnovers in the game. In their 2nd game, they also lost a close one, 27-26, to the Detroit Lions.

Buccaneers at Colts odds

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 1:30 p.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Buccaneers +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Colts -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Buccaneers +3.5 (-115) | Colts -3.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 40.5 (O: -117 | U: -103)

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Buccaneers at Colts picks and predictions

Prediction

Buccaneers 24, Colts 21

Money line

Preseason games tend to be tossups, especially when starters are held out of games. You are left with backups and players that largely won’t be on NFL rosters deciding games.

Is there anything we can take away from the teams’ first 2 preseason contests that help us pick tonight’s outcome? Not really, other than both teams can score and give up points.

So for preseason games, if you are going to wager, go with the best value since it is a tossup. Take the BUCCANEERS (+155).

Against the spread

The Bucs have lost by 2 and by 10. The Colts have lost by 3 and by 1.

Does that tell us anything?

Well, when it is Kyle Trask and Jack Coan deciding games, no.

With a small spread and the variant nature of the preseason, PASS on the spread.

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Over/Under

Here we can make a somewhat educated pick. The Bucs’ last game only had a total of 16 points, but their preseason opener and both games the Colts have played had more than 50 total points.

Take OVER 40.5 (-117).

This total came down a point Saturday and remains at a value.

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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)

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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