Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The New Orleans Saints will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a backup quarterback. Can Spencer Rattler stun the Bucs in his NFL debut? Matt McCuen is targeting the underdog with his Bucs vs. Saints prediction and pick.
Matt McCuen - October 13, 2024, 10:13 AM EDT
5 minTampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New Orleans Saints will meet from the Big Easy Sunday afternoon.
Tampa begins this contest with a record of 3-2 on the young season. The Bucs are coming off a rough loss in overtime against the Atlanta Falcons last Thursday night.
Tampa Bay held a late lead, and they were one first down away from a win when rookie Bucky Irving fumbled the football, keeping the Falcons' hopes of a win alive. The game went to overtime, and the Bucs allowed a game-winning touchdown to lose 36-30.
After reaching the playoffs a season ago, Todd Bowles' team will be in the mix to reach the postseason in 2024. The NFC South appears to be wide open, and today is a crucial game for both teams in the standings.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints Date, Time, and Where To Watch
- Date: October 13, 2024
- Time: 1:00 pm ET
- Where To Watch: FOX
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints Prediction
Veteran Baker Mayfield has found a home in Tampa Bay. Mayfield has thrown for 1,164 yards, eleven touchdowns, and two interceptions.
Rookie Bucky Irving has dashed for a team-high 247 yards and one touchdown.
28-year-old Chris Godwin has collected a team-high 386 yards and three touchdowns.
New Orleans limps into the contest, losing three consecutive games. The Saints come into the game on a short week after losing on the road Monday Night against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Dennis Allen’s team got off to a red-hot 2-0 start, where they were the best offensive team in football. The last three weeks have not been kind to the Saints, who believe they should have won two of their three losses.
The good news for New Orleans is that with a win today, they could end the day tied for first place in the NFC South. The Saints have not reached the postseason since 2020, when they went 12-4.
Derek Carr usually commands the Saints' offense. Carr has thrown for 989 yards, eight touchdowns, and four interceptions. Carr will not start today after getting knocked out of the game on MNF.
Spencer Rattler will take the reigns on Sunday afternoon for his NFL debut. He will look to help the Saints snap their losing streak by avoiding turnovers and completing high-percentage passes.
Alvin Kamara has enjoyed a strong season, scampering for 388 yards and five touchdowns.
Rashid Shaheed has been Carr's favorite target, leading the team with 338 yards and three touchdowns.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints Pick
We will ride with the home underdog today.
I understand Tampa holds the rest advantage, but getting three and half points in a coin flipper is a no brainer.
After three consecutive losses, I expect New Orleans to come out with a chip on their shoulder today.
New Orleans is one of the most difficult places to play in football and I expect the Bucs offense to be slowed down by this strong Saints defense today.
Pick: New Orleans Saints +3.5 -110 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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