The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-8) visit Mercedes-Benz Stadium to take on the Atlanta Falcons (6-10) on Jan. 8. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Atlanta.
The Falcons are betting favorites in Week 18, with the spread sitting at -4 (-110).
The Buccaneers vs. Falcons Over/Under is 40.5 total points for the game.
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Buccaneers vs. Falcons Prediction for Week 18
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Falcons will win this Week 18 game with 81.5% confidence.
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Falcons will cover the spread this Week 18 with 62.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Buccaneers and Falcons, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Best Buccaneers Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Buccaneers players for Week 18, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Tom Brady has hit the Completions Over in 14 of his last 18 games (+9.90 Units / 50% ROI)
- Tom Brady has hit the Pass Attempts Over in 14 of his last 18 games (+9.60 Units / 48% ROI)
- Tom Brady has hit the Rushing Yards Under in 10 of his last 11 games (+8.00 Units / 47% ROI)
- Chris Godwin has hit the Receptions Over in 10 of his last 13 games (+7.60 Units / 52% ROI)
- Rachaad White has hit the Receptions Over in 8 of his last 10 games (+6.85 Units / 57% ROI)
Best Falcons Player Prop Best Bets Today
And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Falcons players for Week 18, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Tyler Allgeier has hit the Rushing Yards Over in 10 of his last 12 games (+7.55 Units / 55% ROI)
- Marcus Mariota has hit the TD Passes Over in his last 7 games (+7.00 Units / 47% ROI)
- Marcus Mariota has hit the Completions Under in 9 of his last 12 games (+5.45 Units / 34% ROI)
- Cordarrelle Patterson has hit the Receptions Under in 6 of his last 7 games (+5.00 Units / 47% ROI)
- Marcus Mariota has hit the Passing Yards Under in 6 of his last 7 games at home (+4.80 Units / 56% ROI)
Buccaneers Best Bets for Week 18:
- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 19 games (+12.60 Units / 61% ROI)
- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 16 games (+10.05 Units / 58% ROI)
- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 14 of their last 19 games (+8.15 Units / 37% ROI)
- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 12 of their last 16 games (+7.90 Units / 45% ROI)
- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 16 games (+5.50 Units / 31% ROI)
Falcons Best Bets for Week 18:
- The Atlanta Falcons have hit the 2H Moneyline in 10 of their last 15 games (+10.45 Units / 55% ROI)
- The Atlanta Falcons have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 10 of their last 11 games (+8.80 Units / 70% ROI)
- The Atlanta Falcons have scored last in 11 of their last 15 games (+7.20 Units / 43% ROI)
- The Atlanta Falcons have hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 13 games (+6.70 Units / 47% ROI)
- The Atlanta Falcons have hit the 2H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 14 games (+5.55 Units / 36% ROI)
Buccaneers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this NFL season, the Buccaneers have gone 4-11 (-8.3 Units / -46.63% ROI).
- Buccaneers are 8-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.9 Units / -29.42% ROI
- Buccaneers are 5-11 when betting the Over for -7.1 Units / -40.34% ROI
- Buccaneers are 11-5 when betting the Under for +5.5 Units / ROI
Falcons Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this NFL season, the Falcons have gone 8-8 (-0.85 Units / -4.82% ROI).
- Falcons are 6-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.8 Units / -19.14% ROI
- Falcons are 6-10 when betting the Over for -5 Units / -28.41% ROI
- Falcons are 10-6 when betting the Under for +3.4 Units / 19.32% ROI
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Keys to the Game vs. the Atlanta Falcons
The Buccaneers are undefeated (3-0) when rushing for more than 100 yards this season — tied for best in NFL; League Avg: .593.
The Buccaneers are 11-4 (.733) when within 7 points at the two minute warning since the 2021 season — best in NFL; League Avg: .494.
The Buccaneers are 1-5 (.167) when allowing more than 5 yards per rush this season — tied for 4th-worst in NFL; League Avg: .442.
The Buccaneers are 2-7 (.222) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns this season — tied for 7th-worst in NFL; League Avg: .410.
Atlanta Falcons: Keys to the Game vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Falcons are winless (0-5) when the opposing team commits less than 30 yards in penalties since the 2021 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .458.
The Falcons are 5-10 (.333) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team this season — tied for 5th-worst in NFL; League Avg: .494.