by Rod Pearson
Thursday, Dec 05, 2024
Game Time: 1:00 pm ET, Sunday, December 8, 2024
Venue: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
Where to Watch: CBS
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Raiders +6.5, Buccaneers -6.5; Over/Under: 46.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Raiders +6.5, Buccaneers -6.5; Over/Under: 46 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Raiders +6.5, Buccaneers -6.5; Over/Under: 46.5 points
Season Record
Las Vegas Raiders: 2-10 (4th place, AFC West)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 6-6 (2nd place, NFC South)
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Recent Form
Las Vegas Raiders: lost their last game on the road against the Kansas City Chiefs 19-17.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: won their last game on the road against the Carolina Panthers 26-23 in overtime.
Las Vegas Raiders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Preview and Analysis
The Raiders are entering this game with a 2-10 record overall and they have a 0-5 record in their divisional games too. They are 1-4 in their home games, 1-6 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They lost their last game against the Kansas City Chiefs 19-17. Aidan O'Connell was the starting QB and he completed 23/35 passes for 340 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Sincere McCormick led the team in rushing yards with 64. Brock Bowers led the receivers with 140 receiving yards on 10 receptions and 1 TD. Robert Spillane led the defense in that game with 7 solo tackles and 2 assisted tackles while K'Lavon Chaisson led the defense in sacks with 1.5. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that one.
The Buccaneers are entering this game with a 6-6 record overall and they have a 2-2 record in their divisional games too. They are 2-4 in their home games, 4-2 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They won their last game against the Carolina Panthers 26-23 in OT. Baker Mayfield was the starting QB and he completed 21/33 passes for 235 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 2 interceptions. Bucky Irving led the team in rushing yards with 152 and 1 TD. Mike Evans led the receivers with 118 receiving yards on 8 receptions and 1 TD. Lavonte David led the defense in that game with 6 solo tackles and 2 assisted tackles while Calijah Kancey led the defense in sacks with 1. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that one.
Raiders vs Buccaneers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Buccaneers listed as a 6.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Buccaneers have looked good in their games this season with their 6-6 record overall which has them in 2nd place of the NFC South but right in the division race with the Atlanta Falcons. They haven't looked great lately as they have been dealing with some injuries, but they have been getting healthier and now have some momentum on their side with 2 wins in a row. Meanwhile, The Raiders have looked terrible in their games this season with their 2-10 record overall which has them at the bottom of the AFC West with one of the worst records in the entire NFL and already out of playoff contention too. They are coming off a loss to the Chiefs on Black Friday last week and that was a terrible game for them the way they lost at the end. That loss is going to be hanging over them this week and they really have nothing left to play for this season. The Bucs are starting to get hot again and they are going to be motivated to bring their best effort here with the way the Falcons have been slipping up the last few weeks. The Buccaneers are getting healthier and they still have everything in front of them this season, look for them to beat up on a bad Raiders team at home. The best way to place a bet here is on the Buccaneers to cover the spread in this game.
Raiders Buccaneers Prediction: Our NFL Pick for Sunday, December 8, 2024 (1:00 pm ET start time) is Buccaneers 27 Raiders 13.
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NFL Betting Trends
Las Vegas Raiders: 8-3 ATS after a loss by 6 or less points. 6-3 ATS after 3 or more consecutive losses. 9-3 ATS vs. bad defensive teams who give up 24 or more points/game. 8-4 UNDER in non-conference games. 8-4 UNDER vs. good passing teams averaging 235 or more passing yards/game. 9-5 UNDER versus good offensive teams - averaging 350 yards/game or more.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 8-15 ATS in home games. 2-9 ATS in a home game where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points. 3-10 ATS vs. bad defensive teams who give up 24 or more points/game. 17-8 UNDER as a favorite. 8-4 UNDER in a home game where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points. 4-1 UNDER when playing against a terrible team (Win Pct. <=25%).
Key Injuries
Las Vegas Raiders: J. Shorter (TE) Injured - Back. J. Meredith (G) Injured - Shoulder. A. Mattison (RB) Injured - Ankle. Z. White (RB) Injured - Quadricep. N. Hobbs (CB) Injured - Ankle.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: B. Mayfield (QB) Injured - Achilles. K. Britt (LB) Injured - Ankle. M. Edwards (SAF) Injured - Hamstring. G. Gaines (DL) Injured - Ankle. B. Irving (RB) Injured - Hip. A. Nelson (OLB) Injured - Shoulder. J. Tryon-Shoyinka (OLB) Injured - Ankle. M. Watts (OLB) Injured - Knee. W. Gholston (DL) Injured - Knee. M. Evans (WR) Injured - Hamstring. T. Hill (CB) Injured - Foot. T. Wirfs (T) Injured - Foot. T. Smith (SAF) Injured - Knee.
Notable Quotes
“I actually didn't watch. That last play there was a lot going on, from the officiating to the flags to the ball being snapped.” - Antonio Pierce after his team’s loss against the Chiefs in their last game.
“The football gods were kind to us. The first half of the season, we wouldn’t have finished that one out. We did a heck of a job fighting back all game. It was a tough game. They played tough. We played tough. We made mistakes in the first half of the season and, this game, we pulled it out. We learned some mental toughness.” - Todd Bowles after his team’s win against the Panthers in their last game.
Starting Lineups
Las Vegas Raiders
WR Marshall Jr., Terrace
WR Tucker, Tre
WR Meyers, Jakobi
TE Bowers, Brock
QB O'Connell, Aidan
RB Abdullah, Ameer
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
WR Evans, Mike
WR Shepard, Sterling
WR McMillan, Jalen
TE Otton, Cade
QB Mayfield, Baker
RB Irving, Bucky
Statistical Leaders
Las Vegas Raiders
Passing: G. Minshew (2013)
Rushing: A. Mattison (320)
Receiving: B. Bowers (884)
Touchdowns: A. Mattison (4)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Passing: B. Mayfield (3034)
Rushing: B. Irving (732)
Receiving: C. Godwin (576)
Touchdowns: M. Evans (7)
Coaches:
Las Vegas Raiders: Antonio Pierce (2nd season)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Todd Bowles (3rd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
