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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

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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)

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

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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)

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)

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.

Also see: Bet Slippin’ Podcast: NFL Week 14 picks and predictions

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)

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

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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)

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)

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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Underdog Corner: 3 best NFL picks and predictions for Week 12

Assessing the NFL betting odds and lines for Week 12, with three predictions and picks for the best underdog bets to make.

NFL point-spread favorites may have wound up winning Week 11, but we were undeterred here in Underdog Corner.
We hit with the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts, who both wound up posting double-digit outright road wins, to notch our second straight 2-1 against-the-spread weekend and improve to a very profitable 24-9 (.727) on the season. Additionally, 20 of our 24 underdog covers have wound up winning their games outright.
Now it’s on to Thanksgiving Week and our Week 12 outlook.

NFL underdog predictions: Week 12

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. ET.

Indianapolis Colts +3.5 (-125) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Yep, we’re right back on Indy drawing points again, and that has been a profitable play this year with the Colts owning a 5-2 ATS record as an underdog.

Overall, the Horseshoes are doing just fine as well, winning five of their last six to climb back above .500 at 6-5 and join the AFC’s jumbled playoff race.

Tom Brady and the Bucs throttled the visiting Giants 30-10 Monday night to end a two-game slide, but it has been a different story on the road this season for the defending champs, who are 2-3 SU and 0-5 ATS away from Raymond James Stadium.

Go with the red-hot COLTS (+3.5) catching the field goal plus a hook at home.

Miami Dolphins +2.5 (-108) vs. Carolina Panthers

These are two teams headed in the opposite directions, and the wrong side looks to be favored Sunday in South Beach.

The Dolphins have won and covered in three straight after a 1-7 SU, 2-5 ATS start while the Panthers are 2-6 SU/ATS after winning and covering their first three games.

Miami blitzed Lamar Jackson and the visiting Ravens into defeat two weeks ago and could do the same to Cam Newton and Carolina here. Take the DOLPHINS (+2.5) and the points and hit the Miami money line (+110) as well.

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Minnesota Vikings +3.5 (-117) at San Francisco 49ers

The Vikings are well-seasoned in close games with nine of their 10 contests so far being decided by one score or less, including five by three points or fewer.

Minnesota also is 3-2 SU and 5-0 ATS as an underdog this season.

The Niners, meanwhile, have won and covered in two straight to get back to .500 for the first time since Week 4.

However, San Fran is only 2-9 SU at home and 5-11 ATS as a favorite since the start of the 2020 season, and so the trends definitely peg the VIKINGS (+3.5) as the play here.

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

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

The New York Giants (3-6) visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-3) in Week 11 for Monday Night Football at Raymond James Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Giants vs. Buccaneers odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Giants have won two of the past three games, including a 23-16 victory last time out against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 9 before its bye. New York has covered three in a row while hitting the Under in each outing.

The Buccaneers were stunned in Washington last weekend, falling 29-19. Tampa has dropped consecutive games for the first time since Week 11-12 last season. The Bucs enter 3-6 ATS on the season, with the Under 3-1 in the previous four.

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Giants at Buccaneers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:00 a.m. ET.

Money line: Giants +380 (bet $100 to $380) | Buccaneers -540 (bet $540 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Giants +10.5 (-110) | Buccaneers -10.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 49.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Giants at Buccaneers key injuries

Giants

RB Saquon Barkley (ankle) questionable
RB Devontae Booker (hip) questionable
CB Logan Ryan (COVID-19) out
WR Sterling Shepard (quadriceps) out

Buccaneers

WR Antonio Brown (ankle) out
TE Rob Gronkowski (back) questionable
DT Vita Vea (knee) doubtful

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Giants at Buccaneers odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Buccaneers 34, Giants 17

Money line

The Buccaneers (-540) will cost you more than five times your potential return. Not only is that risky behavior in and of itself, but it’s especially a bad idea betting against an angry QB Tom Brady. He will do whatever it takes to avoid three straight losses. Still, risking that is foolish.

PASS, and look to the line instead.

Against the spread

The BUCCANEERS -10.5 (-110) are the play on its home field under the lights. In the past three home games as a double-digit favorite Tampa has covered.

‘The Bucs were 12.5-point favorites over the Chicago Bears in Week 7, and they rolled 38-3. They were 11-point favorites over the Miami Dolphins in Week 5, and they won 45-17. They were 13.5-point favorites over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2, and routed the division rivals 48-25.

Over/Under

The OVER 49.5 (-115) is a decent play in this one. The Over has cashed in three of Tampa’s four home games this season, with the Bucs averaging 40.0 PPG in those four outings. Brady and the Bucs love a little home cooking, and they’ll pile up the points again despite the fact Brown is out for this one.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Washington Football Team odds, picks and prediction

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

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-2) head north to FedExField to take on the Washington Football Team (2-6) Sunday. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Buccaneers vs. Washington odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

MVP frontrunner QB Tom Brady will take the field having already thrown for a league-high 25 touchdowns. He’s on pace for a career-high in yardage, and it’s clear that he’s among the best in the business.

The Bucs success has followed in Brady’s as they lead the NFC South. They’ll look to get an easy win against a disappointing Washington Football Team.

Washington is led by QB Taylor Heinicke. RB Antonio Gibson and WR Terry McLaurin and DE Chase Young on the defensive side. Washington just hasn’t been able to find success despite having talented players. Tampa Bay, although on the road, enters as a heavy favorite.

Buccaneers at Washington odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:47 a.m. ET.

Money line: Tampa Bay -475 (bet $475 to win $100) | Washington +340 (bet $100 to win $340)
Against the spread (ATS): Tampa Bay -9.5 (-112) | Washington +9.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 50.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

Buccaneers at Washington key injuries

Tampa Bay

WR Antonio Brown (ankle) out
TE Rob Gronkowski (back) out
WR Chris Godwin (foot) questionable
LB Jason Pierre-Paul (hand) questionable

Washington

WR Curtis Samuel (groin) out
WR Dyami Brown (knee) questionable
OL Sam Cosmi (ankle) questionable
DE Montez Sweat (jaw) out

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Buccaneers at Washington odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Buccaneers 31, Washington 17

Money line

PASS on the money line for Tampa Bay. Regular-season football and a -475 money line are never two things that should be put together.

Pass on the money line for Washington too. It’s just proven to be an inferior side this season and not worth the risk against one of the better teams in football.

Against the spread

“LEAN” to the BUCCANEERS -9.5 (-112) for a small wager because betting on the drastically superior quarterback should be beneficial in this instance.

Brady has been electric this season, throwing for at least four touchdowns in three of his last four games. On top of that, RB Leonard Fournette has exploded onto the scene as a top-tier back.

Tampa Bay is just 3-5 against the spread, but that’s better than the overrated Washington side that comes in 1-7. Considering they’re averaging the 25th most points per game, there is no way they can keep up with Tampa Bay.

I’d lean to Tom in this one.

Over/Under

BET on the UNDER 50.5 (-112) as Washington’s offense just hasn’t shown enough to be backed. Brady will get his own, but Washington is one of just nine teams averaging fewer than 20 points per game.

If that’s the case, the Bucs would have to top 30 to help cover the Over. With Young on one side, Washington should be able to limit a hampered Bucs offense at least a little.

It’s currently 21st in opponents’ completion percentage, but Washington’s home completion percentage jumps to 14th despite having let down many with its poor play.

Considering their better play at home and horrific offense along with Tampa Bay’s capable defense, I’m betting the Under.

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

Analyzing Sunday’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints Week 8 odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-1) hit the road in Week 8 to face the NFC South division-rival New Orleans Saints (4-2) Sunday at Caesars Superdome. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET and will be televised on FOX. Below, we look at the Buccaneers vs. Saints odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Buccaneers registered a 38-3 blowout win against the Chicago Bears last weekend. While Tampa side bettors enjoyed the day, Over bettors certainly weren’t entertained by the game as both teams combined for just 3 second half points. The Bucs have won four in a row but are just 2-2 ATS during the streak.

The Saints have won back-to-back games with road victories over the Washington Football Team and Seattle Seahawks. They’re back on home turf for the first time since a stunning 27-21 overtime loss against the New York Giants in Week 4. New Orleans has alternated covers and non-covers in each of the first six outings.

Buccaneers at Saints odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 8:05 a.m. ET.

Money line: Buccaneers -240 (bet $240 to win $100) | Saints +190 (bet $100 to win $190)
Against the spread (ATS): Buccaneers -5.5 (-112) | Saints +5.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 49.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Buccaneers at Saints key injuries

Buccaneers

WR Antonio Brown (ankle) questionable
LB Lavonte David (ankle) questionable
CB Jamel Dean (shoulder, thumb) questionable
CB Richard Sherman (hamstring) questionable
TE O.J. Howard (ankle) questionable
TE Rob Gronkowski (ribs) questionable
LB Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder, hand) questionable
DT Ndamukong Suh (knee) questionable

Saints

LG Andrus Peat (pectoral) questionable
WR Deonte Harris (hamstring) questionable
QB Tayson Hill (concussion) questionable
CB Marshon Lattimore (hand) questionable

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Buccaneers at Saints odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Saints 31, Buccaneers 27

Money line

NEW ORLEANS (+190) is a value play with a chance to nearly double up. The Saints were kryptonite for the Buccaneers during the Drew Brees era. The Bucs are just 1-5 ATS in the past six meetings in this series, with the road team 5-2 ATS in the previous seven.

QB Tom Brady and the Bucs didn’t lose many games last year, but they dropped both regular-season meetings with the Saints. While that was against Brees this current Saints squad is red-hot and has won two straight and three of the past four games. New Orleans is worth a look until Tampa proves they can win in the Big Easy.

Against the spread

The SAINTS +5.5 (-108) catching nearly two field goals at home is a good play against a team they have had their way with over the years.

Again, nearly all of the damage was done during the Brees era, but QB Jameis Winston gets a crack at his former teammates and will be playing with a chip on his shoulder with something to prove against one of the leagues’s best teams.

Over/Under

The OVER 49.5 (-115) is the lean in this NFC South battle. The Saints have had a lot of success, and it’s mostly due to their strong defense. While New Orleans ranks eighth in the NFL with 331.5 yards per game allowed and is third with just 80.8 rushing yards per game allowed, it remains very susceptible to the pass. Both the Bucs and Saints will pass first and avoid the run in what could be a score-fest.

The Bucs are also a shutdown rush defense, giving up a league-low 67.4 yards per game. However, they have allowed 264.7 yards per game through the air, so while RB Alvin Kamara might not do much on the ground, look for plenty of targets out of the backfield for the dual-threat.

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