New Orleans Saints
American Football NFL Raymond James Stadium Sun 7 Dec 13:00
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Standings

NFL Betting Preview: Saints vs Buccaneers

The New Orleans Saints battle the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 13:00 on Sunday, December 7.

Bucs Facing Tough Test

We’re confident that the Saints can push for a win and the +8.5 about them on the spread makes lots of appeal. Take -112 that the underdogs cover the line against the Buccaneers.

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7 Bucs Victories in Last 10 H2H Battles

New Orleans Saints have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road, they recently suffered a 21-17 loss against Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. The Saints recorded 294 yards, breaking down to 213 passing and 81 rushing yards. The offense produced 20 first downs and scored 2 touchdowns, both passing scores.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers won their last game, beating Arizona Cardinals at home. It was a 20-17 win at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers recorded 279 yards, with 184 through the air and 95 on the ground. The offense picked up 13 first downs and reached the end zone on two occasions.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Bucs won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 23-3 triumph when facing the Saints at Caesars Superdome. It’s been seven Bucs wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

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Saints vs Buccaneers Prediction & Picks

Our Saints vs Buccaneers betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, correct score insight, top player prop bets and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

Game Prediction

We’re confident that the underdogs can either win or suffer a narrow defeat in this NFL battle. That makes the Saints at +8.5 the best wager and odds of -112 are available.

Incoming team news often impacts the betting lines and odds in significant ways. Our NFL handicappers factor this in alongside recent form, while key stats are also carefully weighed to strengthen each pick.

Key Saints vs Buccaneers stats:

  • The +8.5 line has been covered by Saints in 12 of their last 20 games.
  • The +8.5 line has been covered by Saints in 2 consecutive games on the road.
  • The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Buccaneers in 4 consecutive games.
  • The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Buccaneers in 10 of their last 12 games this season.
  • The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Buccaneers in 8 of their last 10 games.

Saints +8.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, there’s a 52.9% likelihood of our pick landing a return. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Baker Mayfield Under 215.5 Passing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

The odds for Baker Mayfield (Bucs) to end with fewer than 215.5 passing yards stand at -114. It’s reasonable to expect he may fall short, making the QB Passing Yards line appealing.

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The odds for Chris Olave (Saints) to hit paydirt are +210. We’ll have a play on this Anytime Touchdown Scorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Saints +8.5
Totals Over 41.5
Passing Yards Baker Mayfield Under 215.5

Our same game parlay pick is Saints +8.5 on the spread, Over 41.5 and Baker Mayfield (Bucs) to have Under 215.5 passing yards.

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Correct Score Prediction

Saints Saints logo 24 - 27 Buccaneers logo Buccaneers

A close matchup could be on the cards. We’ll wager the Buccaneers to secure a 27-24 win at massive odds and this correct score prediction should hopefully be a fun one.

Saints vs Buccaneers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Bucs Big Favorites With the Books

Tampa Bay Buccaneers have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -455 favorites for this game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 82% chance of winning. New Orleans Saints are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +360.

The spread currently stands at 8.5 and the total points line is 41.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you want to bet Under 41.5, there are odds of -105.

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Bucky Irving Favorite to Be First Touchdown Scorer

Bucky Irving is the market leader to be First TD Scorer at +490. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to register a touchdown at any stage at -110.

Touchdown

Bucky Irving (Buccaneers)
First TD
+490
Anytime TD
-110
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Emeka Egbuka (Buccaneers)
First TD
+600
Anytime TD
+135
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Chris Godwin (Buccaneers)
First TD
+800
Anytime TD
+185
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Receiving Yards

Emeka Egbuka (Buccaneers)
Over 52.5
-114
Under 52.5
-114
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Juwan Johnson (Saints)
Over 40.5
-114
Under 40.5
-114
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Chris Godwin (Buccaneers)
Over 38.5
-114
Under 38.5
-114
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Rushing Yards

Bucky Irving (Buccaneers)
Over 65.5
-114
Under 65.5
-114
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Baker Mayfield (Buccaneers)
Over 13.5
-114
Under 13.5
-114
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Rachaad White (Buccaneers)
Over 12.5
-114
Under 12.5
-114
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Passing Yards

Baker Mayfield (Buccaneers)
Over 215.5
-114
Under 215.5
-114
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Bucs Own Six Wins From Last Ten at Home

The Bucs own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 27.00 points on average and giving up 21.40.

The Saints are 2-8 in their last 10 road games, averaging 14.50 points scored and 25.80 points allowed.

The Bucs beat the Saints 27-19 when the teams last met at Raymond James Stadium. Looking back at the last 6 head-to-head meetings at Raymond James Stadium, the Saints have posted four victories, while the Bucs have logged two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O41.5 U41.5
Buccaneers logo Buccaneers Home Stats 6-4 48.40 27.00 21.40 8 2
Saints logo Saints Away Stats 2-8 40.30 14.50 25.80 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O41.5 = Games Over 41.5 Points
  • U41.5 = Games Under 41.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
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  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
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Total Points
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New Orleans Saints Injuries

Type
Name
Info
Julian Blackmon
Shoulder - Labrum
Vernon Broughton
Hip
Derek Carr
Shoulder
Will Clapp
Foot
Taliese Fuaga
Ankle
Alvin Kamara
Knee - MCL
Tyrann Mathieu
Undisclosed
Erik McCoy
Biceps
Bub Means
Lower Leg
Kendre Miller
Knee - ACL
Chris Olave
Back
Trey Palmer
Ankle
Mason Pline
Upper Body
Ja'Lynn Polk
Shoulder
Ryan Ramczyk
Undisclosed
Justin Reid
Knee
Nick Saldiveri
Knee
Jonas Sanker
Head
Landon Young
Ankle

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Injuries

Type
Name
Info
Mike Evans
Collarbone
Garret Greenfield
Undisclosed
Calijah Kancey
Pectoral
Ko Kieft
Leg
Cody Mauch
Knee
Jalen McMillan
Neck
J.J. Roberts
Knee
Jaden Smith
Undisclosed
David Walker
Knee
Josh Williams
Suspension
Tristan Wirfs
Oblique
Rashad Wisdom
Quadriceps

Previous New Orleans Saints Lineups

30 Nov NFL
Saints 17-21 Dolphins
23 Nov NFL
Falcons 24-10 Saints
09 Nov NFL
Saints 17-7 Panthers
02 Nov NFL
Saints 10-34 Rams
26 Oct NFL
Buccaneers 23-3 Saints

Previous Tampa Bay Buccaneers Lineups

30 Nov NFL
Cardinals 17-20 Buccaneers
23 Nov NFL
Buccaneers 7-34 Rams
16 Nov NFL
Buccaneers 32-44 Bills
09 Nov NFL
Patriots 28-23 Buccaneers
26 Oct NFL
Buccaneers 23-3 Saints
NFL Standings Select Season
AFC East W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Patriots 11 2 0 0.846 351 241 110 5-2-0 6-0-0 3-0-0 6-2-0 5-0-0 10W
Bills 8 4 0 0.667 337 259 78 5-1-0 3-3-0 2-2-0 5-3-0 3-2-0 1W
Dolphins 5 7 0 0.417 247 286 -39 4-3-0 1-4-0 2-2-0 2-6-0 4-1-0 3W
Jets 3 9 0 0.250 246 315 -69 2-5-0 1-4-0 0-3-0 2-6-0 3-2-0 1W
AFC North W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Ravens 6 6 0 0.500 289 293 -4 3-4-0 3-2-0 2-1-0 4-4-0 4-1-0 1L
Steelers 6 6 0 0.500 281 289 -8 4-3-0 2-3-0 2-1-0 5-3-0 2-3-0 2L
Bengals 4 8 0 0.333 280 374 -94 2-4-0 2-4-0 3-1-0 4-4-0 1-4-0 1W
Browns 3 9 0 0.250 194 270 -76 2-4-0 1-5-0 0-4-0 2-6-0 1-4-0 1L
AFC South W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Jaguars 8 4 0 0.667 292 253 39 4-2-0 4-2-0 2-1-0 5-2-0 4-1-0 3W
Colts 8 4 0 0.667 357 249 108 6-1-0 2-3-0 2-1-0 6-3-0 2-3-0 2L
Texans 7 5 0 0.583 263 198 65 4-2-0 3-3-0 4-1-0 6-2-0 4-1-0 4W
Titans 1 11 0 0.083 170 328 -158 0-7-0 1-4-0 0-5-0 0-9-0 0-5-0 7L
AFC West W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Broncos 10 2 0 0.833 284 218 66 6-0-0 4-2-0 2-1-0 6-2-0 5-0-0 9W
Chargers 8 4 0 0.667 277 252 25 5-2-0 3-2-0 4-0-0 7-2-0 4-1-0 1W
Chiefs 6 6 0 0.500 305 232 73 5-1-0 1-5-0 1-2-0 3-4-0 2-3-0 1L
Raiders 2 10 0 0.167 179 308 -129 1-5-0 1-5-0 0-4-0 2-7-0 0-5-0 6L
NFC East W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Eagles 8 4 0 0.667 270 249 21 4-2-0 4-2-0 2-2-0 7-3-0 3-2-0 2L
Cowboys 6 6 1 0.462 381 386 -5 4-1-1 2-5-0 3-1-0 3-5-1 3-2-0 1L
Commanders 3 9 0 0.250 262 323 -61 2-4-0 1-5-0 1-1-0 1-6-0 0-5-0 7L
Giants 2 11 0 0.154 279 367 -88 2-3-0 0-8-0 1-3-0 1-8-0 0-5-0 7L
NFC North W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Bears 9 3 0 0.750 313 307 6 4-1-0 5-2-0 1-2-0 6-2-0 5-0-0 5W
Packers 8 3 1 0.667 294 226 68 4-2-0 4-1-1 3-0-0 6-2-1 3-2-0 3W
Lions 8 5 0 0.615 394 304 90 5-2-0 3-3-0 1-3-0 5-4-0 3-2-0 1W
Vikings 4 8 0 0.333 224 281 -57 1-4-0 3-4-0 2-2-0 2-5-0 1-4-0 4L
NFC South W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Buccaneers 7 5 0 0.583 279 301 -22 3-2-0 4-3-0 2-0-0 5-3-0 2-3-0 1W
Panthers 7 6 0 0.538 247 297 -50 4-2-0 3-4-0 2-1-0 5-3-0 3-2-0 1W
Falcons 4 8 0 0.333 243 276 -33 2-3-0 2-5-0 1-3-0 3-4-0 1-4-0 1L
Saints 2 10 0 0.167 182 295 -113 1-5-0 1-5-0 1-2-0 2-7-0 1-4-0 2L
NFC West W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Rams 9 3 0 0.750 334 210 124 5-1-0 4-2-0 2-1-0 4-3-0 4-1-0 1L
Seahawks 9 3 0 0.750 350 217 133 4-2-0 5-1-0 2-2-0 5-3-0 4-1-0 2W
49ers 9 4 0 0.692 307 269 38 3-2-0 6-2-0 4-1-0 8-2-0 4-1-0 3W
Cardinals 3 9 0 0.250 265 303 -38 1-5-0 2-4-0 0-4-0 3-6-0 1-4-0 4L
AFC Conference W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Patriots 11 2 0 0.846 351 241 110 5-2-0 6-0-0 3-0-0 6-2-0 5-0-0 10W
Broncos 10 2 0 0.833 284 218 66 6-0-0 4-2-0 2-1-0 6-2-0 5-0-0 9W
Jaguars 8 4 0 0.667 292 253 39 4-2-0 4-2-0 2-1-0 5-2-0 4-1-0 3W
Ravens 6 6 0 0.500 289 293 -4 3-4-0 3-2-0 2-1-0 4-4-0 4-1-0 1L
Chargers 8 4 0 0.667 277 252 25 5-2-0 3-2-0 4-0-0 7-2-0 4-1-0 1W
Colts 8 4 0 0.667 357 249 108 6-1-0 2-3-0 2-1-0 6-3-0 2-3-0 2L
Bills 8 4 0 0.667 337 259 78 5-1-0 3-3-0 2-2-0 5-3-0 3-2-0 1W
Texans 7 5 0 0.583 263 198 65 4-2-0 3-3-0 4-1-0 6-2-0 4-1-0 4W
Steelers 6 6 0 0.500 281 289 -8 4-3-0 2-3-0 2-1-0 5-3-0 2-3-0 2L
Chiefs 6 6 0 0.500 305 232 73 5-1-0 1-5-0 1-2-0 3-4-0 2-3-0 1L
Dolphins 5 7 0 0.417 247 286 -39 4-3-0 1-4-0 2-2-0 2-6-0 4-1-0 3W
Bengals 4 8 0 0.333 280 374 -94 2-4-0 2-4-0 3-1-0 4-4-0 1-4-0 1W
Jets 3 9 0 0.250 246 315 -69 2-5-0 1-4-0 0-3-0 2-6-0 3-2-0 1W
Browns 3 9 0 0.250 194 270 -76 2-4-0 1-5-0 0-4-0 2-6-0 1-4-0 1L
Raiders 2 10 0 0.167 179 308 -129 1-5-0 1-5-0 0-4-0 2-7-0 0-5-0 6L
Titans 1 11 0 0.083 170 328 -158 0-7-0 1-4-0 0-5-0 0-9-0 0-5-0 7L
NFC Conference W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Bears 9 3 0 0.750 313 307 6 4-1-0 5-2-0 1-2-0 6-2-0 5-0-0 5W
Rams 9 3 0 0.750 334 210 124 5-1-0 4-2-0 2-1-0 4-3-0 4-1-0 1L
Eagles 8 4 0 0.667 270 249 21 4-2-0 4-2-0 2-2-0 7-3-0 3-2-0 2L
Buccaneers 7 5 0 0.583 279 301 -22 3-2-0 4-3-0 2-0-0 5-3-0 2-3-0 1W
Seahawks 9 3 0 0.750 350 217 133 4-2-0 5-1-0 2-2-0 5-3-0 4-1-0 2W
Packers 8 3 1 0.667 294 226 68 4-2-0 4-1-1 3-0-0 6-2-1 3-2-0 3W
49ers 9 4 0 0.692 307 269 38 3-2-0 6-2-0 4-1-0 8-2-0 4-1-0 3W
Lions 8 5 0 0.615 394 304 90 5-2-0 3-3-0 1-3-0 5-4-0 3-2-0 1W
Panthers 7 6 0 0.538 247 297 -50 4-2-0 3-4-0 2-1-0 5-3-0 3-2-0 1W
Cowboys 6 6 1 0.462 381 386 -5 4-1-1 2-5-0 3-1-0 3-5-1 3-2-0 1L
Falcons 4 8 0 0.333 243 276 -33 2-3-0 2-5-0 1-3-0 3-4-0 1-4-0 1L
Vikings 4 8 0 0.333 224 281 -57 1-4-0 3-4-0 2-2-0 2-5-0 1-4-0 4L
Cardinals 3 9 0 0.250 265 303 -38 1-5-0 2-4-0 0-4-0 3-6-0 1-4-0 4L
Commanders 3 9 0 0.250 262 323 -61 2-4-0 1-5-0 1-1-0 1-6-0 0-5-0 7L
Saints 2 10 0 0.167 182 295 -113 1-5-0 1-5-0 1-2-0 2-7-0 1-4-0 2L
Giants 2 11 0 0.154 279 367 -88 2-3-0 0-8-0 1-3-0 1-8-0 0-5-0 7L
NFL Team W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Patriots 11 2 0 0.846 351 241 110 5-2-0 6-0-0 3-0-0 6-2-0 5-0-0 10W
Broncos 10 2 0 0.833 284 218 66 6-0-0 4-2-0 2-1-0 6-2-0 5-0-0 9W
Bears 9 3 0 0.750 313 307 6 4-1-0 5-2-0 1-2-0 6-2-0 5-0-0 5W
Rams 9 3 0 0.750 334 210 124 5-1-0 4-2-0 2-1-0 4-3-0 4-1-0 1L
Seahawks 9 3 0 0.750 350 217 133 4-2-0 5-1-0 2-2-0 5-3-0 4-1-0 2W
Packers 8 3 1 0.667 294 226 68 4-2-0 4-1-1 3-0-0 6-2-1 3-2-0 3W
49ers 9 4 0 0.692 307 269 38 3-2-0 6-2-0 4-1-0 8-2-0 4-1-0 3W
Bills 8 4 0 0.667 337 259 78 5-1-0 3-3-0 2-2-0 5-3-0 3-2-0 1W
Colts 8 4 0 0.667 357 249 108 6-1-0 2-3-0 2-1-0 6-3-0 2-3-0 2L
Jaguars 8 4 0 0.667 292 253 39 4-2-0 4-2-0 2-1-0 5-2-0 4-1-0 3W
Chargers 8 4 0 0.667 277 252 25 5-2-0 3-2-0 4-0-0 7-2-0 4-1-0 1W
Eagles 8 4 0 0.667 270 249 21 4-2-0 4-2-0 2-2-0 7-3-0 3-2-0 2L
Lions 8 5 0 0.615 394 304 90 5-2-0 3-3-0 1-3-0 5-4-0 3-2-0 1W
Texans 7 5 0 0.583 263 198 65 4-2-0 3-3-0 4-1-0 6-2-0 4-1-0 4W
Buccaneers 7 5 0 0.583 279 301 -22 3-2-0 4-3-0 2-0-0 5-3-0 2-3-0 1W
Panthers 7 6 0 0.538 247 297 -50 4-2-0 3-4-0 2-1-0 5-3-0 3-2-0 1W
Ravens 6 6 0 0.500 289 293 -4 3-4-0 3-2-0 2-1-0 4-4-0 4-1-0 1L
Cowboys 6 6 1 0.462 381 386 -5 4-1-1 2-5-0 3-1-0 3-5-1 3-2-0 1L
Chiefs 6 6 0 0.500 305 232 73 5-1-0 1-5-0 1-2-0 3-4-0 2-3-0 1L
Steelers 6 6 0 0.500 281 289 -8 4-3-0 2-3-0 2-1-0 5-3-0 2-3-0 2L
Dolphins 5 7 0 0.417 247 286 -39 4-3-0 1-4-0 2-2-0 2-6-0 4-1-0 3W
Falcons 4 8 0 0.333 243 276 -33 2-3-0 2-5-0 1-3-0 3-4-0 1-4-0 1L
Bengals 4 8 0 0.333 280 374 -94 2-4-0 2-4-0 3-1-0 4-4-0 1-4-0 1W
Vikings 4 8 0 0.333 224 281 -57 1-4-0 3-4-0 2-2-0 2-5-0 1-4-0 4L
Cardinals 3 9 0 0.250 265 303 -38 1-5-0 2-4-0 0-4-0 3-6-0 1-4-0 4L
Browns 3 9 0 0.250 194 270 -76 2-4-0 1-5-0 0-4-0 2-6-0 1-4-0 1L
Jets 3 9 0 0.250 246 315 -69 2-5-0 1-4-0 0-3-0 2-6-0 3-2-0 1W
Commanders 3 9 0 0.250 262 323 -61 2-4-0 1-5-0 1-1-0 1-6-0 0-5-0 7L
Raiders 2 10 0 0.167 179 308 -129 1-5-0 1-5-0 0-4-0 2-7-0 0-5-0 6L
Saints 2 10 0 0.167 182 295 -113 1-5-0 1-5-0 1-2-0 2-7-0 1-4-0 2L
Giants 2 11 0 0.154 279 367 -88 2-3-0 0-8-0 1-3-0 1-8-0 0-5-0 7L
Titans 1 11 0 0.083 170 328 -158 0-7-0 1-4-0 0-5-0 0-9-0 0-5-0 7L