NFL : New Orlean Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Odds & Prediction

Game Info: January 5, 2025 1:00PM EST @ Raymond James Stadium

The Saints hit the field in rough times, boasting a shaky attack even though they kept their defensive games competitive. The Buccaneers have been doing good flashes of performance, in particular, an explosive offense, but have also been caught up in delivering up-and-down results against the spread. What they both really want is a win that could make a difference for either team, and so one is to be a test of the will and execution. Read on to know more about the odds, predictions, and terms that can help bettors determine their strategies.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Saints 6.82 , Buccaneers 1.11

Spread: Saints +14 , Buccaneers -14

Over/Under: 44

Team Recent Performance

New Orlean Saints

On December 30, they lost their match to Las Vegas 10-25, and could not cover the +2 underdogs with the game staying under the total 37.5. They also had a one-sided loss on December 24 at Green Bay, losing 0-34, missing the +14.5 spread and going under 43.5. On December 16, narrowly against Washington, they lost 19-20 but covered as +7.5 underdogs, with the total again going under 44.5. The one victory was on December 9 against the Giants, where they won 14-11 but failed to cover as -4.5 favorites, staying under 40.5. Finally, on December 2, they lost, 14-21 to Los Angeles, missing the +2.5 spread and falling under the total 48.5. But defensive battles are staying dominated-the concern is on the offense.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On December 30, they rolled over the Carolina Panther with a score of 48-14, easily covering the spread -9.5 and hitting the over 47.5. On December 23, they went home disappointed after a failed effort against Dallas, where they lost by a score of 26-24 but failed to cash in as a -4.5 favorite, though the game went over 49. They won this solid game against the Chargers on December 16 with a beautiful 40-17 score, covering the +3 underdog point spread and hitting the total under 46. They defeated Las Vegas on December 9 with a score of 28 to 13; the game covered the -7, but the game went under at 47. Finally, they won over Carolina by just a field goal on December 2, the score being 26-23, but they did not cover the spread of -6.5; the game went over the line of 46, anyway. Surprisingly, as a whole, they had a good offense, though they somehow had inconsistent results with regard to their performance against the spread.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

Just like their records show, both the New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers face each other in this match having 5-5 records. Hence, this game is important for both teams. In betting against the spread (ATS), Saints have a slight edge – 6-4 over Buccaneers’ 4-6. The two teams have also not been so great with the above and below markets, sitting at the same O/U record of 3-7. The saints average around 22.2 points as against a slight 21.0 points of the Buccaneers in offense. In addition, although the passing game is more reliant in Tampa Bay, they succeed in posting an average of 244.3 yards compared to just 201.0 from New Orleans. On the other hand, rushing yards are recorded 96.4 for the Saints as against 100.6 for Tampa Bay. Last but not least in total yardage, the advantage is to the Buccaneers at 344.9 against 297.4 of the Saints. Important to note as well is the turnover rates which may weigh much in the statistics – Saints with an average of 1.7 per game, without the Buccaneers committing 2.2. Such matchup throws lights on what can be considered in determining key points that both teams would walk further to secure that valuable divisional win.

Team Injuries Update

New Orlean Saints

The key players ruled out are Derek Carr (QB, hand), Alvin Kamara (RB, groin), Taysom Hill (TE, knee), Rashid Shaheed (WR, knee), and Lucas Patrick (OL, knee). Erik McCoy (C) has an elbow injury, D’Marco Jackson (LB) has a hurt ankle, Nick Saldiveri (OL) has a knee problem, and Bub Means (WR) has an ankle issue. Several players are doubtful this week, namely: Tanoh Kpassagnon (DE, Achilles), Nathan Shepherd (DT, eye), J.T. Gray (DB, back), Will Harris (CB, hamstring), Shane Lemieux (G, knee), Juwan Johnson (TE, knee), Chris Olave (WR, concussion), John Ridgeway (DT, oblique), Nephi Sewell (LB, knee), and Rico Payton (CB, back). Also, Kendre Miller (RB, concussion) is doubtful.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Out for the game are Troy Hill (CB, foot), Chris Godwin (WR, foot), Antoine Winfield (S, knee) and Markees Watts (OLB, knee). Cade Otton (TE, knee) is doubtful, while questionable players include Sterling Shepard (WR, hamstring), Jordan Whitehead (S, pectoral), Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (OLB, ankle), K.J. Britt (LB, ankle), J.J. Russell (LB, hamstring), Josh Hayes (DB, hamstring), Evan Deckers (LS, hamstring), and Kameron Johnson (WR, ankle).

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will win and cover the spread with the total staying under 44.

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