NFL : Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Giants Odds & Prediction

Game Info: November 24, 2024 1:00PM EST @ MetLife Stadium

The Tampa Bay team preparations before the match include the need to overcome the series of games that they lost by a narrow margin, most especially to the 49ers and in a high scoring affair, with the Chiefs. On the other hand, the disappointment is not only on the side of Tampa Bay since the G-MEN are also looking to end the losing streak, the last few games were particularly difficult as they lost to Carolina and Washington. Both have had their moments in this campaign but have been unable to build on them, eking out some positive returns as they play for the last handful of matches.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Buccaneers 1.38 , Giants 3.16

Spread: Buccaneers -6 , Giants +6

Over/Under: 41

Team Recent Performance

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

They suffered a close defeat against the San Francisco 49ers on the 11th of November by a score of 23-20, however, they covered the +6.5 spread as the total points went below (50.5). On 5th November, they lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 30–24 while playing as +9 underdogs, however, made it through the spread and went above the total points line set at (45.5). They went on to lose to the atlanta falcons on October 28th suffering a 31-26 loss, capping the plus 1.5 spread while the total points scored went above the set of at 47.5. They were also underdogs of +4.5 on October 22nd after losing 41-31 to Baltimore, the total also surpassed the over 51. The team’s most impressive outing took place a week earlier on October 14th when the team recorded a resounding 51-27 victory over the New Orleans Saints on the road easily covering the -3.5 point spread and obliterating the over/under line set at 42.5 .

New York Giants

At the face of Carolina, they were defeated on the 10th of November with a score of 17-20, at the same time failing to cover the spread which was -6.5 as well as hitting the under (40). On the 4th of November, they lost to Washington 22-27 having been given +4.5 odds with the total going over (44.5).  In addition, on 29 October, they lost in a contest at Pittsburgh as +5.5 underdogs 26-18, the total also going over (37.5). Their last match before those games was on 21 October where they lost to Philadelphia 28-3 and were offered +3, the total points going under the provision (41.5). Last but not least, Congratulating them on a well-fought training schedule on October 14th, they succumbed to a loss to the team from Cincinnati losing 17-7 and were also unable to cover the spread which was +4.5, another under (46.5).

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-7) take on the New York Giants (7-3) in a contest that also shows how the two teams have performed differently this season. If we take an average of the last 10 matchups, the Buccaneers (-2 W – 8 L) will not likely do well while the Giants (+3 W – 1 L) will dominate again. In total, both teams registered 6 out of 10 in totals (+/−) bet. The Giants outscore the Buccaneers by an average of 4.9 points (26.4 vs 21.5) and have a better running game (113.5 vs 93.3 yards). The passing numbers are almost the same as the latter, where Tampa Bay has an average of 247.9 yards and New York 241.5 yards, but the former manages to convert a higher percentage of passes, throwing 63.33 percent while Tampa Bay managed 57.82 percent. Total yards of the two teams also favors the New York team (355 vs. 341.2), and they also have a better ratio in terms of turnovers committed (1.2 per game vs. 1.7).

Team Injuries

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On Sunday, Mike Evans (WR, hamstring) and Chris Braswell (LB, oblique) are both listed as probable. Chris Godwin (WR, ankle) and Chase Edmonds (RB, knee) have been placed on injured reserve and will not return this season. Jamel Dean (CB, hamstring), Dennis Houston (WR, unnamed), SirVocea Dennis (LB, shoulder), Silas Dzansi (T, knee), Kameron Johnson (WR, ankle), and Sua Opeta (G, ACL) have all been placed on IR. Greg Gaines (DT, foot) is probable for Sunday. Tristan Wirfs (T, knee) and Zyon McCollum (-CB, hamstring) exited the previous match and their status is uncertain for Sunday. Bryce Hall (CB, ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of the season.

New York Giants

Darius Slayton (W, concussion), Darius Muasau (LB, hamstring) and Bryce Ford-Wheaton (WR, Achilles) are all on Sunday’s injury report as questionable. Other players currently on injured reserve include Armon Watts (DT, undisclosed injury), Elijah Riley (S, concussion), Kayvon Thibodeaux (DE, wrist injury), Timmy Horne (DT, Achilles), Dyontae Johnson (LB, wearing a boot on an ankle injury), Jonathan Sutherland (S, unspecified), and Gunner Olszewski (WR, suffering from a groin strain). Andrew Thomas (T, foot) has been placed on reserve designated for return. For Sunday, Jason Pinnock (CB, abdominal injury) has been revised to probable. The team has also announced that Tommy DeVito (QB) will be the starting quarterback for Sunday’s matchup.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will win and cover the spread with the total staying under 41.

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