New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The New Orleans Saints and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers face off in a crucial NFC South matchup. Which team has the edge? Matt McCuen shares his best Saints vs. Buccaneers pick against the spread.
Matt McCuen - December 31, 2023, 9:34 AM EST
5 minNew Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The New Orleans Saints and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will meet from the Sunshine State State on Sunday afternoon for a crucial NFC South matchup.
Saints vs. Buccaneers Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: December 31, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: FOX
Saints vs. Buccaneers Odds
- Spread: Saints +3 (-110), Buccaneers -3 (+100)
- Total Odds: O 42.5 (-108), U 42.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Saints (+123), Buccaneers (-138)
New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Prediction
New Orleans enters this contest with a record of 7-8.
The Saints have won two of their last three games.
New Orleans will need a win to keep their hopes of winning the division alive.
Derek Carr commands the Saints offense. Carr has thrown for 3,417 yards, 19 touchdowns, and eight interceptions.
Alvin Kamara leads the Saints rushing attack. Kamara has scampered for 649 yards and five touchdowns.
Chris Olave has been the top option in the passing game. Olave leads the squad with 1,041 yards and four touchdowns.
The Saints' defense ranks ninth, allowing opponents 19.8 PPG.
Tampa can clinch the South with a win this afternoon.
The Bucs have been one of the most surprising teams in football, as they were expected to finish toward the bottom of the NFC.
Baker Mayfield leads the Tampa offense. The former Heisman Trophy award winner has thrown for 3,598 yards, 26 touchdowns, and eight interceptions.
Rachaad White leads the Bucs' backfield. White has ripped off 873 yards on the ground and six touchdowns.
Mike Evans has enjoyed another great season, leading the team with 1,163 yards and 13 touchdowns.
The Tampa Bay defense ranks 11th in points allowed per game (20.1).
New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pick
This line is screaming the Saints.
Despite the fact that Tampa Bay has won four in a row we see them as just a 2.5-point favorite today.
The Saints have the better defense, which will play a major role in this game.
Offensively, New Orleans has been in a great rhythm the last four games.
The Bucs will regress this afternoon.
Pick: New Orleans Saints +3 -110 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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