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

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-6) and New York Giants (2-8) meet in Week 12 Sunday. Kickoff from MetLife Stadium is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Buccaneers vs. Giants odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Buccaneers return in Week 12 after a Week 10 loss to the 49ers, 23-20, marking their 4th consecutive defeat. Tampa Bay covered as a 6.5-point home underdog, with the Under 49.5 hitting. RBs Bucky Irving and Rachaad White were bright spots, combining for 157 total yards and 2 touchdowns. Despite their efforts, the 49ers secured the win with a game-ending field goal by K Jake Moody.

The Giants are back after a Week 12 bye, following their 5th straight loss in Week 11, falling 20-17 in overtime to the Panthers. They failed to cover as 7.5-point favorites, while the Under 40 hit. QB Daniel Jones struggled again with 2 interceptions, leading to his benching and eventual release. Rookie RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. rushed for 103 yards and a touchdown in an otherwise disappointing team performance.

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Buccaneers at Giants odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NFL odds. Lines last updated Saturday at 2:15 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Buccaneers -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Giants +225 (bet $100 to win $225)
Against the spread (ATS): Buccaneers -6 (-115) | Giants +6 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 41 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Buccaneers at Giants key injuries

Buccaneers

CB Jamel Dean (hamstring) questionable
WR Mike Evans (hamstring) questionable
DT Greg Gaines (foot) questionable
CB Troy Hill (ankle/foot) questionable
CB Zyon McCollum (hamstring) questionable
S Tykee Smith (knee) doubtful
LT Tristan Wirfs (knee/foot) questionable

Giants

WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (Achilles) questionable
LB Micah McFadden (heel) questionable
LB Darius Muasau (hamstring) questionable
WR Malik Nabers (groin) questionable
LB Kayvon Thibodeaux (wrist) questionable

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Buccaneers at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Buccaneers 24, Giants 13

Moneyline

PASS.

There is just too much going on with the Giants to contend in this game. I’ve got the Buccaneers (-225) taking this game in New York but I’ll look to the spread to make my bet.

Against the spread

BET BUCCANEERS -6 (-115).

The Giants turn to QB Tommy DeVito in Week 12 after a chaotic week that saw Jones benched and released, with QB Drew Lock reportedly unhappy about being bypassed. Tampa Bay’s defense, anchored by LB Lavonte David and DT Vita Vea, thrives on pressuring quarterbacks and forcing turnovers, a likely issue for the inexperienced DeVito. With the hopeful return of Evans to lead the offense, the Buccaneers should exploit mismatches in the Giants’ secondary and control the game to cover the spread.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 41.5 (-110).

DeVito’s inexperience against Tampa Bay’s aggressive defense likely spells trouble for the Giants’ offensive output. The Buccaneers have gone Over the total in 7 of 10 games, but this matchup presents a different scenario. Tampa Bay’s pass rush and physical secondary should disrupt New York’s rhythm, while the Buccaneers’ methodical, time-controlling offense keeps the pace slow. With both teams struggling for explosive plays, the game flow points to the total staying under the number.

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