Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons 12/10/2023 – Week 14 marks a critical point in the NFL season and promises an epic showdown at Mercedes-Benz Stadium between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons, both looking to dominate in the NFC South. Let’s dive deeper into this matchup that could radically shift its course! Let’s examine its details and the latest NFL betting predictions this week.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons 12/10/2023
| When: | Sunday, December 10, 1:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
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| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Buccaneers | +1.5 -110 | o39.5 -115 | +105 |  |
| Falcons | -1.5 -110 | u39.5 -105 | -125 | |
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-7) find themselves in an uphill struggle as they share second place in the NFC South with the Atlanta Falcons, just one game behind. On their recent outing against the Carolina Panthers they managed a hard-fought 21-18 win that showcased resilience on both ends, as they managed 322 yards in total offense while holding them to 282.
Buccaneers Seek Redemption
QB Baker Mayfield has led Tampa Bay’s aerial offense with 2,790 passing yards, 18 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. Rachaad White led their ground game with 643 rushing yards and five touchdowns; Mike Evans led Tampa Bay’s receiving corps with 1,012 receiving yards and 10 touchdown receptions respectively. Finally, Tampa Bay has proven themselves formidable on defense – they tallied 35 quarterback sacks while collecting 10 interceptions!
Atlanta Falcons Dominate NFC South
On the other side of the field, Atlanta Falcons stand atop of NFC South with a 6-6 record, holding on by one game over Tampa Bay and New Orleans. Most recently they secured a hard-fought 13-8 victory over New York Jets which highlighted their formidable defensive abilities that limited them to 194 total yards while forcing three turnovers from them.
Desmond Ridder has led Atlanta’s offense with 2,029 passing yards, eight touchdowns, and eight interceptions. Bijan Robinson led Atlanta’s ground game with 756 rushing yards and three touchdowns while Drake London became Ridder’s primary target, amassing 573 receiving yards with two touchdown receptions. Atlanta has proven successful defensively as they registered 26 quarterback sacks while also collecting seven interceptions – this makes for an effective game plan from Atlanta!
Tampa Bay’s Road to Victory
As Tampa Bay prepares for this pivotal divisional matchup, both recent performance and odds appear stacked in their favor. Their determination to rebound from a mid-season slump is clear, and they appear poised to use both offensive and defensive prowess in pursuit of a vital road victory. Knowing its significance to their NFC South standings, Tampa Bay understands they will bring their A game.
NFL Latest Odds: ATL -2.5 ; O/U 39
Predictions and Tactical Insights: Although victory seems likely for the Buccaneers, their tactical aspect suggests a low-scoring affair may occur in this matchup. The under has cashed in seven of Tampa Bay’s last 10 games and 13 of Atlanta’s last 18 – with their initial meeting between them occurring only 29 points and falling well below their 37.5-point closing line – showing their defensive prowess could prevent plenty of scoring here.
Trends
Tampa Bay Betting Trends
Tampa Bay are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay’s last 10 games.
Tampa Bay are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games.
Tampa Bay are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games against Atlanta.
Buccaneers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Atlanta.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay’s last 6 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference.
Tampa Bay are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference South division.
Tampa Bay are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games played in December.
Atlanta Betting Trends
Atlanta are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Atlanta’s last 18 games.
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Atlanta’s last 15 games against Tampa Bay.
Atlanta are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta’s last 7 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay.
Atlanta are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 6 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference South division.
Atlanta are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games played in December.
Atlanta are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games played in week 14.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons Betting Pick
Buccaneers Chart a Course to Victory: When the Buccaneers travel to Atlanta for their match against the Falcons, expect an intense matchup that has crucial playoff implications. Although Atlanta has proven resilient and defensive savvy, their firepower combined with their determination to climb the NFC South ladder has put them as favorites compared to Atlanta. While this matchup might feature defensive chess matches between these teams, ultimately Buccaneers fans should get ready to witness a victory. The sports best bets are intact for the Buccaneers to win this game and cover the spread.
Score Prediction: Buccaneers 20, Falcons 16.
