The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-2-0) visit Caesars Superdome to take on the New Orleans Saints (2-3-0) on Oct. 13. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EDT in New Orleans, LA.
The Buccaneers are betting favorites in this matchup, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).
The Buccaneers vs. Saints Over/Under is 41.5 total points for the game.
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Buccaneers vs. Saints Prediction
The winning team model predicts the Buccaneers will win this game with 55.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Buccaneers will cover the spread with 55.0% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Buccaneers players this playoff game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Buccaneers Player Prop Bets Today
- Baker Mayfield has hit the TD Passes Over in 13 of his last 20 games (+8.00 Units / 38% ROI)
- Chase McLaughlin has hit the Field Goals Over in 14 of his last 20 games (+7.90 Units / 35% ROI)
- Cade Otton has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 8 of his last 10 away games (+5.80 Units / 51% ROI)
- Bucky Irving has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 86% ROI)
- Cade Otton has hit the Longest Reception Over in 6 of his last 7 away games (+4.85 Units / 59% ROI)
And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Saints players for this matchup, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Saints Player Prop Best Bets Today
- Derek Carr has hit the TD Passes Over in 11 of his last 18 games (+7.90 Units / 43% ROI)
- Alvin Kamara has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 12 of his last 17 games (+6.60 Units / 35% ROI)
- Cedrick Wilson has hit the Receptions Under in 6 of his last 7 games (+5.05 Units / 52% ROI)
- Foster Moreau has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 7 of his last 9 games (+4.65 Units / 43% ROI)
- Derek Carr has hit the Pass Attempts Under in 12 of his last 18 games (+4.60 Units / 21% ROI)
Buccaneers Best Bets:
- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 7 of their last 10 away games (+8.35 Units / 75% ROI)
- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have covered the 2Q Spread in 9 of their last 10 away games (+7.90 Units / 66% ROI)
- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have scored last in 10 of their last 13 games (+7.65 Units / 53% ROI)
- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have scored first in 7 of their last 9 games (+4.95 Units / 48% ROI)
- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 5 of their last 7 games (+3.45 Units / 42% ROI)
Saints Best Bets:
- The New Orleans Saints have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 21 games (+10.30 Units / 44% ROI)
- The New Orleans Saints have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 13 of their last 18 games (+9.15 Units / 40% ROI)
- The New Orleans Saints have hit the 2H Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 games (+8.25 Units / 44% ROI)
- The New Orleans Saints have covered the 4Q Spread in 13 of their last 18 games (+7.80 Units / 38% ROI)
- The New Orleans Saints have covered the 2H Spread in 9 of their last 11 games (+7.00 Units / 59% ROI)
Buccaneers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this NFL season, the Buccaneers art 3-2 (+0.8 Units / 14.55% ROI).
- Buccaneers are 3-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.45 Units / 19.08% ROI
- Buccaneers are 3-2 when betting the Over for +0.8 Units / 14.55% ROI
- Buccaneers are 2-3 when betting the Under for -1.3 Units / ROI
Saints Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this NFL season, the Saints are 3-2 (+0.8 Units / 14.81% ROI).
- Saints are 2-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.1 Units / -1.59% ROI
- Saints are 3-2 when betting the Over for +0.8 Units / 14.55% ROI
- Saints are 2-3 when betting the Under for -1.3 Units / -23.64% ROI
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Keys to the Game vs. the New Orleans Saints
The Buccaneers are undefeated (6-0) when allowing less than 200 passing yards since the 2023 season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: .603.
The Buccaneers are winless (0-6) when committing 2 or more turnovers since the 2023 season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .305.
The Buccaneers were 7-1 (.875) when possessing the ball longer than their opponent last season — T-3rd-best in NFL; League Avg: .631.
The Buccaneers are 6-3 (.667) when passing for more than 250 yards since the 2023 season — T-9th-best in NFL; League Avg: .579.
New Orleans Saints: Keys to the Game vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Saints were winless (0-7) when trailing at the end of the third quarter last season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .148.
The Saints are undefeated (6-0) vs bottom 10 offenses since the 2023 season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: .619.
The Saints are 3-7 (.300) when allowing 5 or more explosive passes since the 2023 season — 9th-worst in NFL; League Avg: .422.
The Saints are 2-5 (.286) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns since the 2023 season — T-4th-worst in NFL; League Avg: .439.
Additional Matchup Notes for Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints
The Saints have averaged -0.32 epa per play against tight coverage since the 2023 season — 2nd-best in NFL. The Buccaneers have allowed -0.38 epa per play with tight coverage since the 2023 season — T-5th-worst in NFL.