Saints at Buccaneers: Predictions, picks, odds for NFL Week 18 game
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers might be one of the most terrifying teams in the NFL. Are they good enough to beat great teams? Yes. Are they good enough to win a Super Bowl? That's questionable. While they may not be much of a threat to hoist the Lombardi, they are a threat to win any given weekend, and that makes them a nightmare in the postseason.
With that in mind, it is the New Orleans Saints' duty to keep them out of the playoffs by winning this weekend. Of course, that alone won't keep Baker Mayfield and company out. The Atlanta Falcons will need to win as well, so it only makes sense that the Bucs would throw everything they have at this game in order to keep their fate in their own hands.
Here are our experts' predictions for this NFC South matchup.
Buccaneers vs. Saints odds, moneyline, over/under
The Buccaneers are favorites to defeat the Saints, according to the BetMGM NFL odds. Not interested in this game? Check out expert picks and best bets for every NFL game this week.
- Spread: Buccaneers (-13.5)
- Moneyline: Buccaneers (-900); Saints (+600)
- Over/under: 43.5
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Lorenzo Reyes: Buccaneers 25, Saints 6
The Buccaneers are somewhat inconsistent in terms of covering games, but they have reliably defeated lesser opponents. Tampa Bay absolutely needs to win to get into the playoffs, so I expect the Bucs to be intensely focused.
Richard Morin: Buccaneers 32, Saints 15
It's a big spread, but it also doesn't feel like a good play to go against the Buccaneers in this spot. Everything is on the table for them.
Jordan Mendoza: Buccaneers 31, Saints 10
Win and Tampa Bay is in. The offense is coming off an amazing game and continues the momentum against a bad Saints team.