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Tennessee Titans at Tampa Bay Buccaneers odds and lines: Super Bowl 55 champs still favored

Assessing the odds and lines for Saturday’s Tennessee Titans at Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL preseason Week 2 matchup.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-1) play host to the Tennessee Titans (1-0) in Week 2 of the preseason Saturday. Kickoff at Raymond James Stadium will be at 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Titans vs. Buccaneers odds and lines.

The Titans will play a second straight road game against the NFC South after walloping the Atlanta Falcons 23-3 last week. QBs Logan Woodside and Matt Barkley both completed a touchdown, with Woodside going 10-for-15 for 84 yards. QB Ryan Tannehill, RB Derrick Henry, and WRs A.J. Brown and Julio Jones all had the day off.

The Buccaneers fell 19-14 to the Cincinnati Bengals in their first game at Raymond James Stadium since winning Super Bowl LV in February. QB Tom Brady went 1-for-2 for 9 yards in very limited action, while RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn led the team with 11 carries, 27 yards and 1 touchdown on the ground.

Titans at Buccaneers: Odds, spread and line

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 6:16 a.m. ET.

Money line: Titans +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Buccaneers -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Titans +2.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Buccaneers -2.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
Total: 35.5, Over -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Under -115 (bet $115 to win $100)

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2020 betting stats:

ATS: Titans 7-10 | Buccaneers 12-8
O/U: Titans 12-4-1 | Buccaneers 11-9

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The Buccaneers (-130) are slight home favorites with an implied win probability of 56.52%. Their money line odds can be expressed as a fraction of 10/13 or a decimal of 1.77. They’ll need to win by at least 3 points in order to cover the spread.

The Titans must stay within 2 points in a loss or pull off an upset victory to cover the spread. Their 48.78% implied win probability can be seen as a fraction of 21/20 or decimal of 2.05.

The total of 35.5 combined points is juiced toward the Under with the -115 odds for an expected total of 35 or fewer points. A combined point total of 36 or more points is viewed as the less likely result by the odds.

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Cincinnati Bengals at Tampa Bay Buccaneers odds and lines: Super Bowl LV champs heavily favored in opener

Breaking down the odds and lines for Saturday’s 2021 NFL preseason opener between the Cincinnati Bengals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Super Bowl LV champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers play host to the Cincinnati Bengals Saturday in the 2021 NFL preseason opener for both sides. Kickoff at Raymond James Stadium will be at 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Bengals at Buccaneers odds and lines.

Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said all his starters, including QB Tom Brady will see at least some time on the field Saturday. Meanwhile, Bengals second-year QB Joe Burrow will be held out of the preseason opener; however, RB Joe Mixon will see time in his return from injury.

Brady didn’t see the field in Week 1 of the preseason since 2017 when with the New England Patriots. He played in just two exhibition games in 2018 and only one in 2019.

Bengals at Buccaneers: Odds, spread and line

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 5:47 a.m. ET.

Money line: Bengals +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Buccaneers -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Bengals +5.5, -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Buccaneers -5.5, -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Total: 34.5, Over -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Under -110 (bet $110 to win $100)

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2020 betting stats:

ATS: Bengals 9-7 | Buccaneers 12-8
O/U: Bengals 7-8-1 | Buccaneers 11-9

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The Buccaneers are heavy favorites by normally conservative preseason standards. They have an implied win probability of 71.43% by the -250 money line odds and need to win by 6 or more points in order to cover the spread.

The Bengals can cover the spread by losing by 5 or fewer points or by winning outright in an upset victory. Their implied win probability by the +200 odds is just 33.33%.

If the Bengals and Buccaneers combine to score 35 or more points Saturday, bets on the Over 34.5 (-110) will be deemed winners. A combined point total of 34 or fewer points is a win for the Under.

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Super Bowl: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Kansas City Chiefs-Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl 55 odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs meet in Super Bowl 55 with kickoff set for Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET. Though the Bucs are the first team to ever play in a Super Bowl in their home stadium, the Chiefs will be the official home team as the representatives of the AFC. Below, we preview the Chiefs vs. Buccaneers Super Bowl LV odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Chiefs vs. Buccaneers: Super Bowl odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. ET.

Money line: Chiefs -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Buccaneers +150 (bet $100 to win $150)
Against the spread/ATS: Chiefs -3.5 (-105) | Buccaneers +3.5 (-115)
Over/Under: 56.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Chiefs vs. Buccaneers: Game notes

The Chiefs are attempting to win back-to-back Super Bowls after topping the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 last year.
Kansas City went 14-2 in the 2020 regular season and got past the Cleveland Browns (22-17) and Buffalo Bills (38-24) in the AFC playoffs.
The Buccaneers are in The Big Game for the first time since winning Super Bowl XXXVII 48-21 against the Oakland Raiders. They’re in the playoffs for the first time since the 2007 campaign.
Tampa Bay went 11-5 in the regular season and beat the Washington Football Team (31-23), New Orleans Saints (30-20) and Green Bay Packers (31-26) in the NFC playoffs.
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, the MVP of Super Bowl LIV, completed 66.3% of his passes for 4,740 yards and 38 touchdowns against just 6 interceptions in 15 regular-season games. He has thrown for 4 TDs with zero interceptions in two playoff games.
Buccaneers QB Tom Brady, a six-time Super Bowl champ who’s in his first season with Tampa Bay, passed for 4,633 yards and 40 touchdowns with 12 picks in the regular season. He threw for 860 yards with 7 TDs and 3 INTs in three playoff games.
The Chiefs and Bucs met at Raymond James Stadium in Week 12 with KC winning 27-24. Mahomes threw for 462 yards and 3 touchdowns – all to WR Tyreek Hill. Brady went 27-for-41 for 345 yards with 3 TDs and 2 picks.
Kansas City was a 1.5-point favorite against San Francisco in Super Bowl LIV. The game played to the Under on a projected total of 52.5 points.
The Bucs defense ranked seventh in the NFL with 5.1 yards allowed per play. The Chiefs were 16th with 5.6 yards allowed per play.
KC was 16th with 30:14 of possession per game; Tampa Bay was 21st at 28:58.
The Buccaneers were plus-8 in the turnover margin, while the Chiefs were plus-6 with fewer takeaways and giveaways.

Chiefs vs. Buccaneers: Key injuries

Chiefs

OT Eric Fisher (Achilles) out
RB Le’Veon Bell (knee) questionable
CB Rashad Fenton (foot) questionable
LB Willie Gay (ankle) out
WR Sammy Watkins (calf) questionable
WR Demarcus Robinson (COVID-19 protocols) questionable
C Daniel Kilgore (COVID-19 protocols) questionable

Buccaneers

WR Antonio Brown (knee) doubtful
LB Lavonte David (hamstring) questionable
S Jordan Whitehead (shoulder, knee) doubtful
S Antoine Winfield Jr. (ankle) questionable

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Chiefs vs. Buccaneers Super Bowl LV Prediction and Picks

Prediction

Chiefs 33, Buccaneers 28

Super Bowl money line (?)

Brady is widely considered the greatest quarterback of all time, but a head-to-head win by Mahomes and a second straight Super Bowl for the Chiefs would leave that conversation open.

What Tampa Bay does best on defense is eliminate the run game. Against Kansas City, that only puts the ball in Mahomes’ hands more often. He also has the mobility and athleticism to evade Tampa Bay’s pass rush, which ranked fifth by ESPN’s Team Pass Rush Win Rate.

Take the CHIEFS (-175) to go back-to-back and win Super Bowl 55.

New to sports betting? As the Super Bowl LV favorite, you’d need to bet $175 at -175 odds on the Chiefs to win in order to profit $100. -175 represents a 63.64% implied odds of winning, or 4/7 fractional odds.

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Super Bowl against the spread (?)

The Buccaneers’ best hope in Super Bowl 55 is to keep Mahomes and the Chiefs offense off the field. They’ll look to feed RBs Ronald Jones II and Leonard Fournette as often as possible.

Brady also has plenty of receiving weapons capable of working the clock via the passing game, but it will all be for naught against Mahomes, head coach Andy Reid and offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. If the Chiefs are able to get a lead, they’ll then turn to rookie RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire to drain the clock and keep Brady away from an attempted comeback.

Back KANSAS CITY -3.5 (-105) to win by at least 4 points.

If you’re new to sports betting, in order for a bet on the Chiefs ATS to cash, they need to win by at least 4 points. If they win by three or less, it would be a losing bet slip.

Super Bowl Over/Under (?)

As mentioned, the Chiefs fell shy of the projected line in last year’s championship game, though that was mostly the fault of the 49ers.

Expect a high-flying aerial attack in perfect conditions in Tampa, Fla. We’re backing the Chiefs to win, so we’re also expecting Mahomes to be at his best.

Take the OVER 56.5 (-110) with Brady and the Bucs doing more to contribute to the total than bettors received from the Niners last year.

If you are new to sports betting, betting the Over would require both teams to combine for at least 57 points for an Over bet to win.

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Also see:

Buccaneers’ Barrett says Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers are ‘practically the same’ (Chiefs Wire)
WATCH: Gronkowski gifts healthcare works Super Bowl tickets (Bucs Wire)

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NFC Championship: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Green Bay Packers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Green Bay Packers NFC Championship Game betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (13-5) visit the Green Bay Packers (14-3) in the NFC Championship Game Sunday for a 3:05 p.m. ET kickoff. Below, we preview the Buccaneers-Packers betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Buccaneers at Packers: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 8:10 a.m. ET.

Money line: Buccaneers +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Packers -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Buccaneers +3.5 (-115) | Packers -3.5 (-105)
Over/Under: 51.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Buccaneers at Packers: Game notes

QB Tom Brady led Tampa Bay to an 11-5 regular-season record in his first year with the Bucs. It’s Tampa Bay’s first playoff berth since the 2007 season.
As the NFC’s No. 5 seed, the Bucs played and won their first two playoff games on the road to get here. They beat the Washington Football Team 31-23 as 10-point favorites Wild Card Weekend and avenged a season-sweep by the rival and NFC South champion New Orleans Saints with a 30-20 Divisional Round victory as 2.5-point underdogs.
Green Bay returns to its second consecutive NFC Championship Game and its third in five seasons. QB Aaron Rodgers and the Packers won their final six regular-season games to finish 13-3 to claim the NFC North title and the conference’s No. 1 seed.
After a bye, the Packers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 32-18 as 7-point home favorites in the Divisional Round. Rodgers threw for 296 yards with 2 touchdowns and ran for another score in the win.
The Buccaneers defeated the Packers 38-10 as 3-point home underdogs in Week 6. Brady threw for 166 yards, 2 touchdowns and no interceptions, while Rodgers had his worst outing of the season, finishing with 160 passing yards, no TDs and 2 picks. Green Bay led 10-0 after the first quarter before Tampa Bay scored 28 points before the half. CB Jamel Dean returned a Rodgers interception 32 yards for a touchdown, RB Ronald Jones (113 rushing yards, 2 TDs) scored on a 2-yard run, which was set up by Rodgers’ second pick, and Brady threw 2 TDs for a 28-10 Tampa Bay halftime advantage.
Brady threw for 4,633 yards with 40 TDs and 12 picks in the regular season with WR Mike Evans (1,006 yards, 13 TDs) his top target. Jones led the ground attack with 978 rushing yards and 7 TDs – Brady had 3 rushing scores.
Rodgers finished with 4,299 passing yards, 48 TDs, 5 INTs and 3 rushing TDs. RB Aaron Jones totaled 1,459 yards from scrimmage and 11 TDs and WR Davante Adams was the top receiver with 1,374 yards and 18 TDs in 14 games.
Green Bay has lost its last 3 NFC title games following its Super Bowl XLV win (2010).

Betting stats:

ATS: Buccaneers 10-8 (9-7 regular season, 1-1 playoffs) | Packers 11-6 (10-6, 1-0)
O/U: Buccaneers 10-8 (9-7, 1-1) | Packers 10-7 (9-7, 1-0)

Buccaneers at Packers: Key injuries

Buccaneers

WR Antonio Brown (knee) questionable
WR Mike Evans (knee) questionable
WR Chris Godwin (quadriceps) questionable
RB Ronald Jones II (quadriceps, finger) questionable
LB Jason Pierre-Paul (knee) questionable

Packers

PK Mason Crosby (shoulder) questionable
WR Allen Lazard (wrist, back) questionable
LB Za’Darius Smith (thumb) questionable

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

Prediction

Packers 27, Buccaneers 24

Money line (?)

AVOID. This could come down to who has the ball last. If you strongly believe the Packers are going to win, you can back them at -185, which is a little high for my liking. I’m PASSING and taking the points as long as I can get the hook – ½ point – with the Bucs.

Against the spread (?)

TAMPA BAY +3.5 (-115) is the STRONGEST PLAY – 1½ times your usual wager. If the line drops to 3 or lower, BACK THE PACK.

Over/Under (?)

Back the UNDER 51.5 (-115) for a HALF-UNIT. I’m backing the defenses despite the offensive numbers leaning toward the Over. The Packers averaged 38.1 points per game to rank first and 389.0 yards per game to rank fifth in the regular season. The Bucs were third in scoring at 30.8 PPG and seventh at 384.1 YPG.

Defensively, Green Bay allowed 334.0 YPG to rank ninth, and hasn’t allowed more than 18 points in four straight games. Tampa Bay yielded 327.1 YPG to rank sixth and features the NFL’s best rushing defense, allowing just 80.6 YPG.

Snow flurries are in the forecast with temperatures in the 20’s, but the wind isn’t expected to be a factor.

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Also see:

WR Evans, LB David relish playoff run after staying course with Tampa Bay (Bucs Wire)
8 things to know about NFC Championship Game (Packers Wire)

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NFC Divisional Round: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints odds, picks and prediction

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

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (12-5) take on the New Orleans Saints (13-4) in the NFC Divisional Round Sunday night. Kickoff is at 6:40 p.m. ET at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. Below, we preview the Buccaneers-Saints betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Buccaneers at Saints: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 8:20 a.m. ET.

Money line: Bucs +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Saints -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Bucs +3 (-105) | Saints -3 (-115)
Over/Under: 51.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Buccaneers at Saints: Game notes

The Saints swept the season series against the Bucs, defeating them 34-23 in Week 1 in New Orleans and 38-3 in Tampa Bay in Week 9.
Buccaneers QB Tom Brady threw two touchdown passes and five interceptions in the two head-to-head games, and he was sacked 6 times. Brady had 40 touchdown passes and 12 interceptions on the season.
Saints QB Drew Brees threw 6 touchdown passes and no interceptions against the Bucs this season.
The Buccaneers and Saints both averaged over 30 points per game. Tampa was third in the NFL in scoring at 30.7 PPG and New Orleans was fifth at 30.1.
Both teams had a top-10 scoring defense. The Saints allowed the fifth-fewest points at 21.1 per game and the Bucs the eighth-fewest at 22.2.

Buccaneers at Saints: Key injuries

Buccaneers

OL Alex Cappa (ankle) doubtful
WR Mike Evans (knee) questionable
RB Ronald Jones II (quadriceps, finger) questionable
WR Chris Godwin (hip, quad) questionable
CB Carlton Davis (groin) questionable

Saints

QB Taysom Hill (knee) questionable
RB Latavius Murray (quad) questionable
DE Trey Hendrickson (neck) questionable
TE Jared Cook (elbow) questionable

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

Prediction

Buccaneers 34, Saints 31

Money line (?)

The Bucs have won five straight games to the Saints’ three in a row. While New Orleans swept the season series, they have also had unfortunate exits from the postseason the last three years. The Bucs had their first playoff win in more than a decade and Brady has a history of postseason success. Both teams are great on defense and the Bucs were superior on offense.

New Orleans has allowed a total of 16 points in its last two games, but that was against bad offensive teams (Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers). The previous two weeks, they allowed over 30 points in each game while playing good offenses (Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings).

This should be a game for the ages, considering what is on the line for both Brees and Brady at this point in their careers. Take the BUCCANEERS (+140).

Against the spread (?)

Historically, it is foolish to bet against Brady in the postseason, He is 31-11 in the playoffs and has won at least two games in 10 different postseasons. Brees is 9-8 in the playoffs and has won more than one postseason game in a season only once.

Expecting an upset win by Tampa Bay, take the BUCCANEERS +3 (-105).

Over/Under (?)

The two games earlier in the season between the two teams went 1-1 against the O/U. Both teams are 10-7 against the O/U for the season (including playoffs).

Three of the last four games for the Bucs have gone Over but the Saints’ last two have gone Under. Take OVER 51.5 POINTS (-115).

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LB White ready to make up for lost time (Bucs Wire)
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NFL Wild Card: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Washington Football Team odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Football Team NFL Wild Card betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Washington Football Team (7-9) won the NFC East for the first time since 2015 and finally returns to the playoffs after a four-year drought. It’ll welcome the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (11-5) to FedEx Field for an 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff Saturday of NFL Wild Card Weekend. Below, we preview the Buccaneers-Washington betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Buccaneers at Washington: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 7:30 a.m. ET.

Money line: Buccaneers -350 (bet $350 to win $100) | Washington +290 (bet $100 to win $290)
Against the spread/ATS: Buccaneers -7.5 (-110) | Washington +7.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 44.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Buccaneers at Washington: Game notes

The Bucs ended a 12-year playoff drought and return to the postseason for the first time since winning the NFC South in 2007. They finished second in the division behind the New Orleans Saints this year.
Washington earned the division crown and a playoff berth with a 20-14 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday night of Week 17. Its season started with an upset win over the rival Eagles followed by a five-game losing skid, four-game winning streak, and back-to-back losses before the finale.
Tampa Bay won 11 of 15 games after a season-opening 34-23 loss to the Saints. The Buccaneers won their final four games of the season following a Week 13 bye.
Washington QB Alex Smith made a valiant return from a devastating 2018 leg injury to lead the team to a 5-1 record in six starts. He completed 66.7% of his passes for 1,582 yards and 6 touchdowns against 8 interceptions and was much better than both Dwayne Haskins (released) and Kyle Allen (injured).
Buccaneers QB Tom Brady, 43, had a resurgent first season in Tampa, Fla. He completed 65.7% of his passes for 4,633 yards (his highest total since 2015) with 40 touchdown passes against 12 interceptions. The ageless wonder also ran for 3 scores.
Brady is 30-11 in the playoffs in his career, all with the New England Patriots. Smith has a combined 2-5 playoff record with the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs.

Buccaneers at Washington: Key injuries

Buccaneers

CB Carlton Davis (groin) questionable
WR Mike Evans (knee) questionable
DL Jeremiah Ledbetter (calf) out

Washington

LB Thomas Davis (knee) out
RB Antonio Gibson (toe) questionable
WR Terry McLaurin (ankle) questionable
LB Kevin Pierre-Louis (ankle) questionable
QB Alex Smith (calf) questionable

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

Prediction

Buccaneers 21, Washington 17

Money line (?)

The Buccaneers (-350) should win this game behind Brady and the NFL’s seventh-ranked offense by yards per play (6.0), but they’re far too expensive. Trust the regular-season records, the better quarterback and the odds on the heavy favorite.

Officially, I’ll PASS, but I’m not against a small wager on Washington (+340) due to the tremendous value for an inspired playoff team at home. Washington has a path to winning this game behind rookie DE Chase Young and the league’s third-best pass rush by ESPN’s team win rate.

Against the spread (?)

The 7.5-point line has some “Brady Factor” baked into it with Tampa Bay having a significant edge in public favoritism. Washington was a fully-competent team under Smith with McLaurin (1,118 receiving yards, 4 TDs) and Gibson (795 rushing yards, 11 TDs) helping along the way.

Yes, Brady had a fantastic season and continues to play well below his listed age, but the Washington pass rush will be like none he faced this season. Add in potential injury trouble for Tampa Bay at key positions, and Washington will keep this much closer than the national audience expects.

Take WASHINGTON +7.5 (-110).

Over/Under (?)

Only two teams played to a higher percentage of Unders than Washington’s 5-11 record against the number. While the offense struggled immensely under Haskins, the defense is the main reason why. Washington held the opposition to 17 or fewer points in all seven wins.

The Tampa Bay defense is often overshadowed by Brady, but it ranked fifth by Football Outsiders’ DVOA while Washington was third.

Take the UNDER 44.5 (-110), especially if backing Washington.

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See which uniform combo Bucs are wearing (Bucs Wire)
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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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Also see:

20 experienced head-coaching candidates for Atlanta in 2021 (Falcons Wire)
Watch: Brady’s spot-on Gronkowski impression (Buccaneers Wire)

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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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Also see:

Tampa Bay’s hopes of NFC South title gone after New Orleans beats Minnesota (Bucs Wire)
NFL badly missteps in refusing to reschedule Tampa Bay-Detroit game (Lions Wire)

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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.

Also see:

Bucs beat ghosts of coaches past in 31-27 win vs. Falcons (Bucs Wire)
The Detroit Lions have been eliminated from 2020 Playoff contention (Lions Wire)

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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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Also see:

OT Wirfs exceeding lofty expectations (Bucs Wire)
10 things Atlanta must figure out (Falcons Wire)

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