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Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 17 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-5) host the Atlanta Falcons (4-11) in Week 17 for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff at Raymond James Stadium. Below, we preview the Falcons-Buccaneers betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Falcons at Buccaneers: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 2:40 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Falcons +275 (bet $100 to win $275) | Buccaneers -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Falcons +6.5 (-110) | Buccaneers -6.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 50.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Falcons at Buccaneers: Game notes

  • The Buccaneers have already secured a postseason berth. They’ll get the NFC’s fifth seed with a victory but will fall to No. 6 with a loss and a win by the Los Angeles Rams (host Arizona Cardinals). The conference’s fifth seed will play the sub-.500 winner of the NFC East in the Wild Card Round.
  • Tampa Bay beat Atlanta 31-27 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Week 15. The Falcons had a 17-0 lead at halftime but Buccaneers QB Tom Brady finished with 390 passing yards and 2 touchdowns to lead the comeback.
  • Buccaneers RB Ronald Jones II is expected to return to the lineup after missing the last two games while on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. He has 1,065 yards from scrimmage and 7 total touchdowns on the year.
  • The Falcons have lost four straight games, including a 17-14 defeat at the Kansas City Chiefs last week. All four losses were played within 5 points.
  • The Bucs have won three straight games since returning from a Week 13 bye. They walloped the Detroit Lions 47-7 on the road last week.
  • Tampa Bay hasn’t swept a season series against NFC South rival Atlanta since 2015.

Falcons at Buccaneers: Key injuries

Falcons

  • C Alex Mack (COVID-19 list) out
  • WR Julio Jones (hamstring) questionable
  • CB Darqueze Dennard (quadriceps) questionable
  • DE Charles Harris (personal) questionable

Buccaneers

  • CB Carlton Davis (groin) questionable
  • RB Leonard Fournette (abdomen) questionable
  • DL Jeremiah Ledbetter (calf) questionable
  • LB Jason Pierre-Paul (knee) questionable

Falcons at Buccaneers: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Buccaneers 26, Falcons 20

Money line (?)

The playoff-bound Buccaneers will beat the Falcons for the second time in three weeks but we can’t lay the chalky -350.

PASS and turn to the spread and Over/Under.

Against the spread (?)

Back the FALCONS +6.5 (-110) to continue to keep games close. Eight of their 11 losses on the season have been played within a score, and they took a 24-21 lead into the fourth quarter of their Week 15 loss to the Bucs.

Over/Under (?)

I feel most confident in the UNDER 50.5 (-110) when betting this game. The Buccaneers rested Brady in favor of backup Blaine Gabbert in the second half of last week’s blowout win over the Lions and they should be expected to do the same in the regular-season finale.

Expect a heavy dose of Jones in his return to the lineup as he gets warmed up for the postseason.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions Week 16 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-5) visit the Detroit Lions (5-9) Saturday for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff at Ford Field. Below, we preview the Buccaneers-Lions betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Buccaneers at Lions: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:54 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Buccaneers -500 (bet $500 to win $100) | Lions +375 (bet $100 to win $375)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Buccaneers -10 (-110) | Lions +10 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 54.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Buccaneers at Lions: Game notes

  • The Buccaneers picked up a road victory last Sunday at the Atlanta Falcons 31-27, although they failed to cover. Tampa is on a roll away from home, winning four straight on the road, covering in two of those outings. The Over has cashed in all four of those games, too.
  • Tampa Bay has posted a 2-6-1 ATS record in the past nine seasons in Week 16 games. However, the Bucs are an impressive 10-3-2 ATS in the previous 15 in the month of December. They’re also 5-2 ATS in the past seven games following a non-cover in the previous week.
  • The Lions are on a two-game skid after winning 34-30 at the Chicago Bears in Week 13. It was their first game under interim head coach Darrell Bevell. Detroit lost at the Tennessee Titans 46-25 last weekend with the Over cashing.
  • The Over is 3-1 in the past four games for the Lions, and 6-2 across their past eight. Their defense, or lack thereof, is a big reason for the Overs. They have allowed 33.8 PPG across the past eight outings, while the offense has scored 20 or more points in seven of those games.
  • The Bucs defense ranks first in rushing yards per game allowed (77.8) and sixth in total YPG allowed (333.1).

Buccaneers at Lions: Key injuries

Buccaneers

  • CB Carlton Davis (groin) doubtful

Lions

  • OL Tyrell Crosby (ankle) out
  • LB Jamie Collins (neck) questionable
  • T Taylor Decker (groin) questionable
  • WR Kenny Golladay (hip) out
  • S Jayron Kearse (hip) questionable
  • PK Matt Prater (back) questionable
  • C Frank Ragnow (throat) questionable
  • QB Matthew Stafford (rib, thumb) questionable
  • CB Darryl Roberts (hip) questionable
  • OT Halapoulivaati Vaitai (concussion) questionable

Buccaneers at Lions: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Buccaneers 40, Lions 20

Money line (?)

The Buccaneers (-500) have been money on the road, but risking five times your potential return on an away team is just not a good strategy. AVOID.

Against the spread (?)

The BUCCANEERS -10 (-110) might have an issue in their secondary, as Davis is unlikely to play. But Stafford, if he even plays for Lions, will again be without his top weapon in WR Golladay. The Lions defense has been toasted repeatedly over the past couple of months, and that’s a huge reason why Matt Patricia is no longer the coach of this team. Make some bucks on the BUCS (-10)!

Over/Under (?)

OVER 54.5 (-115) is the play, as the Lions defense has been awful lately. Things do not appear likely to get better with the Bucs rolling in ranked sixth in the league with 268.4 passing YPG with three stud wideouts in Antonio Brown, Chris Godwin and Mike Evans. Tampa Bay will do plenty of damage against the Detroit defense in the Motor City.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers huge road favorites over Detroit Lions in Week 16

The Detroit Lions are the betting underdogs in their Week 16 home game vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-5) travel to meet the Detroit Lions (5-9) Saturday in Week 16 at 1 p.m. ET at Ford Field in Detroit. Below, we take a look at the early betting odds and lines at BetMGM Sportsbook.

The Buccaneers can punch their ticket to the postseason with a victory, and they’re still very much in the mix for an NFC South Division title. The Bucs remain just one game back of the New Orleans Saints following a 31-27 road victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 15. The Bucs have won two straight since dropping a pair against the Los Angeles Rams and Kansas City Chiefs at home. The Bucs have gotten a ton of attention because of their Hall of Famer to be, QB Tom Brady, but it’s their defense that is often overlooked. The Bucs allow just 333.1 total yards per game to rank sixth in the NFL, and they’re No. 1 in the league in rushing yards allowed with 77.8 yards per outing. They are yielding just 22.9 PPG, ranking 12th.

The Lions slipped to 5-9 SU on the season after a 46-25 beating in Nashville from the Tennessee Titans. After winning its initial game against Chicago in interim head coach Darrell Bevell’s debut, Detroit has lost a pair of games against the Packers and Titans in the past two. Overall, the Lions have dropped four of the past five, and they’re struggling to make it to the finish line healthy. RB D’Andre Swift and WR Kenny Golladay have missed plenty of time lately, and QB Matthew Stafford has been banged up, too.

Buccaneers at Lions betting odds, spread and line

Odds via BetMGM; last updated Monday at 6:35 a.m. ET. 

  • Money line: Buccaneers -350 (bet $350 to win $100) | Lions +275 (bet $100 to win $275) | Bet now
  • Against the spread: Buccaneers -7.5 (-105) | Lions +7.5 (-115) | Bet now
  • Total: 53.5, Over -115 (bet $115 to win $100) / Under -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Bet now

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At -350 odds, the Buccaneers have an implied 77.78% chance of winning or 2/7 fractional odds. Tampa Bay needs to win by 8 points for a Buccaneers -7.5 (-105) ATS ticket to cash.

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At +275 odds, the Lions have an implied 26.67% chance of winning or 11/4 fractional odds. If Detroit wins outright or loses by 7 or fewer points, a Lions +7.5 (-115) ticket cashes.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons Week 15 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Atlanta Falcons (4-9) host the NFC South rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-5) Sunday afternoon. Kickoff at Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be at 1 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Buccaneers-Falcons betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Buccaneers at Falcons: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 8:26 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Buccaneers -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Falcons +210 (bet $100 to win $210)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Buccaneers -5.5 (-115) | Falcons +5.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under: 49.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Buccaneers at Falcons: Game notes

  • The Falcons have lost back-to-back games, including a 20-17 loss at the Los Angeles Chargers last week.
  • The Buccaneers came out of a Week 13 bye having lost back-to-back games, but they topped the visiting Minnesota Vikings 26-14 in Week 14.
  • The teams split their head-to-head series in 2019 with both teams winning on the road, but those were with QB Jameis Winston under center for Tampa Bay. The two will play their second game of the 2020 season in Week 17 (Jan. 3).
  • The Falcons have been held to fewer than 20 points in three of their last four games, and they’re 22nd by Football Outsiders’ offensive DVOA for the season. They rank 21st in pass offense but 28th in rush offense.
  • Atlanta’s rushing attack, led by RB Todd Gurley, is 30th in yards per rush, while Tampa Bay’s rush defense allows the fewest yards per attempt.
  • Both teams have a highly-ranked pass rush with Atlanta at No. 3 by ESPN’s Pass Rush Win Rate and Tampa Bay ranked sixth. The Buccaneers have the fourth-most sacks in the league while the Falcons are just 19th.

Buccaneers at Falcons: Key injuries

Buccaneers

  • LB Jason Pierre-Paul (knee) questionable

Falcons

  • WR Julio Jones (hamstring) questionable
  • OT Kaleb McGary (personal) questionable
  • S Ricardo Allen (concussion) questionable
  • DB Darqueze Dennard (quadriceps) questionable
  • DL Marlon Davidson (knee) questionable

Buccaneers at Falcons: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Buccaneers 27, Falcons 19

Money line (?)

We won’t take the Buccaneers (-275) despite a high degree of confidence in them securing the win on the road. They’re fighting for the NFC South title while the Falcons are being featured in 2021 mock drafts.

It’s just not worth the risk to wager more than two times the potential return on a money line bet for a rivalry game.

PASS.

Against the spread (?)

The BUCCANEERS -5.5 (-115) are getting a rather conservative number coming off a 12-point win in Week 14. The Falcons had plenty of opportunities to win last week and failed to do so against a much worse defense than the one they’ll face Sunday.

Tampa Bay will win by at least 6 points, as it has in all but one of its eight victories on the year.

Over/Under (?)

Let’s take the UNDER 49.5 (-110). The Falcons have been settling for field goals all season. That’s unlikely to change with Jones expected to miss another game and the Atlanta rushing attack running into of its toughest opponents of the season.

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Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Bay Buccaneers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 14 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Minnesota Vikings (6-6) are currently the last wild card and the team directly ahead of them – the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-5) – are their opponent Sunday, as Minnesota travels to Florida to meet the Bucs at 1 p.m. ET Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.

Below, we preview the Team-Team betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Vikings at Buccaneers: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 5:30 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Vikings +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Buccaneers -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Vikings +6.5 (-105) | Buccaneers -6.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 51.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Vikings at Buccaneers: Game notes

  • The Over/Under is 52½ points. Minnesota’s games have hit the Over that in eight of 12 games this season and the Bucs have hit the Over in eight of their last 12 home games.
  • Throughout his prolific career, Tom Brady has never been on a wild card team.
  • The Buccaneers are just 1-2 ATS when favored by 6.5 points or more this year.
  • Minnesota is 1-0 ATS when underdogs by 6.5 or more points this season.
  • Tampa Bay is 6-1 on the money line and ATS in its last seven home games against the Vikings.
  • The Vikings are 4-0 ATS in their last four games as an underdog and 4-0 ATS in their last four games against teams with winning records.

Vikings at Buccaneers: Key injuries

Vikings

  • LB Eric Kendricks (calf) out
  • TE Kyle Rudolph (foot) doubtful
  • RB Alexander Mattison (appendectomy) out
  • TE Irv Smith (back) questionable

Buccaneers

  • CB Jamel Dean (groin) doubtful

Vikings at Buccaneers: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Buccaneers 31, Vikings 27

Money line (?)

The Bucs are a prohibitive favorite (-300), which is too steep for the lack of return on investment. Minnesota would be a nominal play at +260 for a small wager, but the best option here is to AVOID this bet because, in five career games, Tom Brady has never lost to Minnesota, won all of them by seven or more points and won the last four by double digits.

Against the spread (?)

Tampa Bay is a 6.5 point favorite (-115 for the Bucs, -105 for the Vikings), which may be because they are coming off their bye week and have had two weeks to prepare for Minnesota.

The Vikings have won four of the last five and were one play away from beating both Seattle and Tennessee. Their cornerbacks are a mess, but getting better. Both teams can dominate the game on the ground, so this one should be a one-possession game when all is said and done.

Take the Vikings +6.5 (-105). 

Over/Under (?)

This is a tough one because 51.5 points (-115 Over, -105 Under) is a big number, but Minnesota’s cornerbacks have been carved up by just about every veteran QB they have faced this season.

Expect to see the Bucs attack that weakness and Minnesota try to stay with them in a shootout. Take the Over.

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

Previewing the Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 12 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-4) look to right the ship at Raymond James Stadium against the juggernaut Kansas City Chiefs (9-1) Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Chiefs-Buccaneers betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Chiefs at Buccaneers: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 6:30 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Chiefs -186 (bet $186 to win $100) | Buccaneers +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Chiefs -3.5 (-110) | Buccaneers +3.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 56 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Chiefs at Buccaneers: Game notes

  • The Chiefs and Buccaneers are coming off very different primetime results in Week 11. Kansas City used a final-minute touchdown pass from QB Patrick Mahomes to top the rival Las Vegas Raiders 35-31 on Sunday Night Football.
  • The Bucs lost 27-24 to the Los Angeles Rams on a game-winning field goal with under three minutes remaining on Monday Night Football. Buccaneers QB Tom Brady was held to 216 passing yards with 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions.
  • Mahomes, the reigning Super Bowl MVP, leads the NFL with 3,035 passing yards. He has 27 passing touchdowns against 2 interceptions with another 2 rushing scores.
  • The Buccaneers rank second by Football Outsiders‘ total defensive DVOA. They’re No. 2 against the pass and No. 1 against the run. The Chiefs are 14th overall and 30th against the run.
  • Tampa Bay is third in the league with 5.0 yards allowed per play. Kansas City is second offensively with 6.3 yards gained per play.
  • The Chiefs average a league-high 32.1 points per game on offense. The Bucs score 29.1 PPG.
  • KC is third with a plus-8 turnover differential on the year. Tampa Bay is plus-5 in the turnover margin.

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Chiefs at Buccaneers: Key injuries

Chiefs

  • WR Sammy Watkins (calf, hamstring) probable

Buccaneers

  • G Ali Marpet (concussion) probable
  • LB Jason Pierre-Paul (knee) questionable
  • OT Donovan Smith (ankle) questionable

Chiefs at Buccaneers: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Chiefs 32, Buccaneers 23

Money line (?)

The CHIEFS (-186) are moderately favored on the road, as they still have just one loss since Week 10 of the 2019 season. The Chiefs are much more familiar with Brady than the Bucs are with Mahomes and Co., and will be able to use their experience with the former New England Patriots signal-caller to their advantage.

Against the spread (?)

Roll with the CHIEFS -3.5 (-110) to win by at least 4 points. The Bucs’ top-ranked rush defense will only put the ball in the hands of Mahomes more often. As the Raiders found out last week, no lead is safe and the whole league knows the time of possession means little with how quickly the Chiefs’ passing attack can get down the field.

Over/Under (?)

Lean ever so slightly to the UNDER 56 (-110). The Bucs should be able to keep the Chiefs contained early in the game and the opportunistic Chiefs defense could force the suddenly mistake-prone Brady (9 INTs on the season) into some more ill-advised throws when trying to keep pace with Mahomes.

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

Previewing the Los Angeles Rams at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 11 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Los Angeles Rams (6-3) visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-3) in Week 11 on Monday Night Football at 8:15 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Rams-Bucs betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Rams at Buccaneers: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:17 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Rams +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Buccaneers -223 (bet $223 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Rams +4.5 (-110) | Buccaneers -4.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 48.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rams at Buccaneers: Game notes

  • The Rams are 6-4 in their last 10 games against the Buccaneers but lost 55-40 in their last meeting in 2019.
  • The Rams have alternated wins and losses in their last five games, most recently beating the Seahawks in Week 10.
  • The Buccaneers rank first against the run this season (76.6 yards per game), while the Rams’ rushing offense is eighth in the NFL (134.2 YPG.
  • The Rams are 2-3 ATS on the road in 2020; the Buccaneers are 2-2 ATS at home.
  • The Buccaneers have been the favorites in all but two games this season. The Rams haven’t been underdogs since Week 3 vs. Buffalo.

Rams at Buccaneers: Key injuries

Rams

  • OL Brian Allen (knee) doubtful

Buccaneers

  • G Ali Marpet (concussion) doubtful
  • OLB Jason Pierre-Paul (knee) questionable

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Rams at Buccaneers: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Buccaneers 24, Rams 21

Money line (?)

Both of these teams have been tripped up in recent weeks, with the Rams losing to the Dolphins in Week 8 and the Bucs getting blown out by the Saints in Week 9. But they both got back on track last Sunday with big wins.

However, the Buccaneers are a tough matchup for L.A., especially with it being on the road on the East Coast. If the Buccaneers can score in the second half against the Rams unlike other opponents, they’ll win this game. Take the BUCCANEERS (-223).

Against the spread (?)

The Buccaneers don’t often cover when facing the NFC West, going 5-13 ATS against that division in their last 18 games, according to OddsShark. This will be a close game as neither team should overpower the other, making it tough for the Bucs to cover the 4.5-point spread. Take the RAMS +4.5 (-110) to cover and keep it to within 3 points.

Over/Under (?)

The Over/Under isn’t particularly high despite these teams both being able to score in a hurry. Their defenses are especially good, which will prevent the total from going over the 47.5 combined points. Take the UNDER 48.5 (-110), which has hit in each of the Rams’ last six games.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers Week 10 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-3) are on the road this weekend in an NFC South divisional battle against the Carolina Panthers (3-6). Kickoff is at 1 p.m. ET at Bank of America Stadium. Below, we preview the Buccaneers-Panthers betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Buccaneers at Panthers: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 2:40 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Buccaneers -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Panthers +210 (bet $100 to win $210)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Buccaneers -6 (-110) | Panthers +6 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 50.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Buccaneers at Panthers: Game notes

  • Carolina has lost four games in a row.
  • Tampa Bay is ranked fourth in the league in total defense, No. 1 in rushing defense and ninth in scoring defense.
  • Panthers QB Teddy Bridgewater has completed 71.9% of his passes for 2,416 yards with 11 touchdowns and 6 interceptions.
  • Bucs QB Tom Brady has 20 touchdown passes this season and 7 interceptions.
  • Tampa Bay is coming off an awful 38-3 loss to the New Orleans Saints.

Buccaneers at Panthers: Key injuries

Buccaneers

  • WR Chris Godwin (finger) questionable
  • LB Shaquil Barrett (shoulder) questionable
  • WR Scotty Miller (hip, groin) questionable
  • LB Jason Pierre-Paul (knee) questionable

Panthers

  • RB Christian McCaffrey (shoulder) out
  • OT Russell Okung (calf) out
  • DE Stephen Weatherly (finger) out
  • S Jeremy Chin (knee) questionable
  • DE Marquis Haynes (shoulder) questionable
  • DE Yetur Gross-Matos (ankle) questionable
  • CB Donte Jackson (toe) questionable
  • DE Austin Larkin (groin) questionable

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Buccaneers at Panthers: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Buccaneers 27, Panthers 23

Money line (?)

Carolina’s three wins this season all came as an underdog, as it has been the dog in seven of nine games this season. The Panthers have struggled at home, winning one of only four games at Bank of America Stadium this season. Tampa will want to recover from its loss to the Saints and Brady will bounce back. Take the BUCCANEERS (-250).

Against the spread (?)

Neither team is an overwhelming pick against the spread. Tampa is 4-5 ATS and Carolina is 5-4 ATS; however, the Panthers are 5-2 ATS as underdogs. Tampa is 3-4 ATS as a favorite. That combined with the fact this is a divisional matchup means go with the underdog to cover. Take the PANTHERS +6 (-110).

Over/Under (?)

Tampa is 5-4 O/U and Carolina is 4-5 O/U. This game will be close to the total. Take UNDER 50.5 (-110).

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

Previewing the New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 9 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The New Orleans Saints (5-2) visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-2) for the Week 9 Sunday Night Football game at 8:20 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Saints-Buccaneers betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Saints at Buccaneers: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 9:55 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Saints +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Buccaneers -213 (bet $213 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Saints +4.5 (-110) | Buccaneers -4.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 50.5 (Over -115 | U: -106)

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Saints at Buccaneers: Game notes

  • Tampa Bay leads New Orleans by a half-game in the NFC South. This is a rematch of their season opener when the Saints spoiled QB Tom Brady‘s Bucs debut with a 34-23 home win as 4-point favorites. Brady actually threw for more yards (239) than Saints QB Drew Brees (160) as they both tossed 2 touchdowns, but Brady had 2 interceptions to Brees’ none.
  • If you haven’t heard, Brady and Brees have been battling back and forth for the all-time touchdown passes lead. Brady is currently ahead 261-260.
  • The Saints are 7-0 vs. the O/U. They average 29.4 points per game, ranking 7th in the league. The defense allows 28.1 PPG to rank 23rd, but it ranks 8th in total yards allowed per game at 328.4.
  • The Bucs own a 5-3 O/U record, and score more points than the Saints at 30.9 PPG to rank 4th in the NFL. Their defense is even better, holding opponents to 20.6 PPG (7th), 70.4 rushing YPG (1st) and 299.5 total YPG (5th). Plus, their 14 takeaways are tied for the league lead.
  • The Saints enter on a 4-game win streak, but failed to cover the spread in each of their last 3 and are 2-5 ATS overall.
  • The Bucs own a 3-game win streak and are 4-4 ATS, failing to cover their last game – a 25-23 Monday night win at the New York Giants.
  • The Saints have won the last 4 vs. the Bucs, and hold a 7-3 lead in the last 10 of the series.

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Saints at Buccaneers: Key injuries

Saints

  • DT Sheldon Rankins (knee) IR/out
  • WR Michael Thomas (ankle/hamstring) questionable

Buccaneers

  • DE William Gholston (COVID-19) out
  • WR Chris Godwin (finger) questionable
  • G Ali Marpet (concussion) out

Saints at Buccaneers: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Buccaneers 20, Saints 17

Money line (?)

The Saints (+180) are tempting, especially with the Bucs (-213) having a short week after playing Monday night. But I’m not betting against the Tampa Bay defense. PASS.

Against the spread (?)

Speaking of that defense, that’s why the Buccaneers are going to win, but not by 5 or more points. Back the SAINTS +4.5 (-110). If the line drops to 3, it’s a PASS.

Over/Under (?)

The UNDER 50.5 (-106) is the play. While everyone would prefer a Brady vs. Brees shootout – in primetime no less – the Tampa Bay defense will show why it’s one of the best in the league. New Orleans’ perfect Over record comes to an end.

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Johnny’s 2020 NFL record / Strongest plays 4-7-1 / 2-3-1
2019 NFL record / Strongest plays 17-10-1 / 7-4
2020 overall record (all sports) 131-101-3
Strongest plays (all sports) 66-38-1

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

Previewing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Giants Week 8 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-2) visit the New York Giants (1-6) in the Week 8 Monday Night Football game at 8:15 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Buccaneers-Giants betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Buccaneers at Giants betting odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 11 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Buccaneers -625 (bet $625 to win $100) | Giants +470 (bet $100 to win $470)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Buccaneers -13 (-110) | Giants +13 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 44.5 (O: -115 | U: -106)

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Buccaneers at Giants game notes

  • Giants OL Will Hernandez is on the Reserve/COVID-19 list after testing positive Wednesday. Due to contact tracing, eight other players and two coaches had to stay home Thursday, but they were allowed to return Friday.
  • QB Tom Brady and the Bucs enter on a two-game win streak. He threw 4 touchdowns and ran for another in a 45-20 win at the Las Vegas Raiders last week. Tampa Bay covered as a 3.5-point favorite and is 4-3 ATS, including 2-2 ATS on the road.
  • The Giants lost 22-21 at the Philadelphia Eagles in the Week 7 Thursday game, blowing a 21-10 lead in the final 6:17. The G-Men covered as 5-point underdogs and are also 4-3 ATS. Their only win of 2020 was a 20-19 victory vs. the Washington Football Team the previous week.
  • Brady is 4-3 in his career vs. the Giants, including the 17-14 loss in Super Bowl XLII. He is 249-74 (.771 winning percentage) against everyone else.
  • Monday marks a reunion for Brady and Giants head coach Joe Judge, who was an assistant with the New England Patriots from 2012-2019. They won three Super Bowls together.
  • This is the fourth consecutive season the Bucs and Giants meet. The last three games were decided by a total of 6 points with the Giants taking the last two. New York rallied from 18 down to win 32-31 a year ago as QB Daniel Jones threw for 336 yards and two TDs and added two running scores, including a game-winning 7-yarder with 1:16 to go.

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Buccaneers at Giants key injuries

Buccaneers

  • WR Chris Godwin (finger) out

Giants

  • RB Devonta Freeman (ankle) out
  • G Will Hernandez (COVID-19) out
  • CB Ryan Lewis (hamstring) doubtful
  • WR C.J. Board (concussion) questionable
  • DB Adrian Colbert (shoulder) out

Buccaneers at Giants: Odds, prediction, betting lines and picks

Prediction

Buccaneers 35, Giants 17

Money line (?)

PASS. The price is way too high. The Bucs (-625) will win and it’s just a matter of by how many points. Brady has never lost to a 1-win team in Week 8 or later.

Against the spread (?)

Sure, it’s a lot of points, but the BUCCANEERS -13 (-110) are the STRONGEST PLAY – 1.5 times your usual wager. Brady is hot, throwing 15 TDs against one interception over the last five games. The Giants are cold – scoring more than 21 points just once this season. Monday, they face a Bucs defense that allows an NFL-best 66.0 rushing yards per game (YPG).

Over/Under (?)

OVER 44.5 (-115) is the way to go. The Bucs average 31.7 points per game, ranking third in the league. They’ve scored 38 or more points in three of their last four. The Giants allow 251.3 passing YPG. This could get ugly, but the Giants have to score at least 10 points, right?

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Johnny’s 2020 NFL record / Strongest plays 2-5-1 / 1-2-1
2019 NFL record / Strongest plays 17-10-1 / 7-4
2020 overall record (all sports) 129-99-3
Strongest plays (all sports) 65-37-1

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