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)
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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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