Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers – odds, picks and predictions

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-3) welcome Atlanta Falcons (4-3) to Raymond James Stadium on Sunday for a Week 8 NFL game. The match is scheduled to start at 1:00 p.m. EST (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook NFL odds around Falcons versus privateers chancesand become our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Falcons had their three-game winning streak snapped after a 34-14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 7 and were 3-point home favorites. Atlanta is 2-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last 3 games and 3-4 ATS this season. Defeated the Buccaneers 36-30 in overtime in Week 5 at home, becoming a 2.5-point favorite. The Falcons have scored at least 36 points in 2 of their last 3 games.

The Bucs lost to the Baltimore Ravens 41-31 in Week 7 with a 4-point home loss. They have alternated wins and losses in their last 6 games, scoring at least 30 points in 4 straight games. Tampa Bay scored at least 27 points in 3 of those games. The season is 4-3 ATS and 5-2 O/U. The Bucks team is led by a QB Baker Mayfieldwho threw for 18 TDs.

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Falcons and Buccaneers odds

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Money Line (ML): Falcons -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Buccaneers +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
Against the Spread (ATS): Sokoły -2.5 (-115) | Corsairs +2.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 46 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Falcons key injuries at Buccaneers

Falcons

LB Troy Andersen (knee) out
CB Antonio Hamilton (back) doubtful
OL Ryan Neuzil (knee) questionable
S Justin Simmons (hamstring) questionable

Corsairs

WR Mike Evans (hamstring) out
DT Greg Gaines (calf) out
RB Bucky Irving (toe) questionable
DB Tyke Smith (concussion).

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Falcons at Buccaneers picks and predictions

Forecast

Buccaneers 31, Falcons 27

Money line

BUKANERÓW PLANT (+120).

The Buccaneers play offensively. They have combined for 82 points in their last 2 games, while the Falcons dropped points in Week 7 and have scored 17 or fewer points in 3 of 7 games this season. Atlanta has scored at least 30 points in 2 of their last 3 games.

The Buccaneers finished the first matchup with 160 yards rushing and should be able to dominate the trenches again, while the Falcons may struggle at QB Kirk Cousins re-throw for 477 passes.

That said, given how well Tampa Bay has been scoring lately, let’s take it BUCCANEERS (+120) win directly at home.

Against spreading

PASS.

It’s best for the Buccaneers to play on the money line given the plus-money nature, and considering this is a divisional matchup, splitting the series seems more reasonable than putting them on the spread for less than the number of penalties.

The spread is playable, but moneyline is a better option here.

Over/Under

BET ON 46.5 (-110).

The Falcons are 3-1 O/U in their last 4 games and have scored at least 26 points in 3 of their last 4 games, giving them at least 20 points in all but one game this season. Atlanta scored 17 points in the first half against Tampa Bay and should be able to tighten up their defense again.

The Bucks offense is hot, and the defense has struggled lately. They are 4-0 O/U in their last 4 and 5-2. Given the trends for both teams, back OVER 46.5 (-110).

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