Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints odds, picks and predictions

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) reacts to a play against the Detroit Lions during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-2) visit the New Orleans Saints (1-6) Sunday afternoon in Week 8. Kickoff from Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET (FOX). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NFL odds around the Buccaneers vs. Saints odds and make our expert NFL picks and predictions for the best bets.

Tampa Bay's 2-game winning streak was snapped Monday night with a 24-9 loss against the Detroit Lions while failing to cover as a 6-point road underdog as the Under (54) hit. QB Baker Mayfield threw for 228 yards with a TD and INT. The Buccaneers had just 41 rushing yards, while they gave up 164 to the Lions in the loss.

New Orleans has dropped back-to-back games after losing 26-14 against the Chicago Bears last week as a 4-point road underdog with the Under (43.5) hitting. QB Spencer Rattler threw for 233 yards with 2 TDs and 3 INTs while the Saints rushed for just 44 yards. WR Chris Olave hauled in 5 receptions for 98 yards and 2 TDs in the loss.

The Saints lead the all-time series 40-27, but the Buccaneers have won the last 2 meetings and 5 of the last 6.

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Buccaneers at Saints odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:55 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Buccaneers -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Saints +170 (bet $100 to win $170)
Against the spread (ATS): Buccaneers -3.5 (-110) | Saints +3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Buccaneers at Saints key injuries

Buccaneers

WR Chris Godwin Jr. (fibula) out
G Luke Haggard (shoulder) out
RB Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) out
LB Haason Reddick (ankle, knee)out
DT Vita Vea (foot) questionable

Saints

None

Buccaneers at Saints picks and predictions

Prediction

Buccaneers 23, Saints 13

Moneyline

PASS.

Despite key WR injuries, the Buccaneers still hold the advantage over the ailing Saints, but the price here is too high.

Against the spread

BET BUCCANEERS -3.5 (-110).

The Buccaneers have covered in 2 of their last 3 games, scoring 68 points combined in 2 of their last 3 weeks. They should be expected to bounce back big against the Saints after facing a Lions' defense that created an array of difficulties.

The Saints have failed to cover in 5 of their 7 games, scoring 19 or fewer points in 3 of their last 4 games while allowing at least 25 points in 5 of their last 6. They have failed to cover in 3 of their 4 games at home this season.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 46.5 (-110).

The Buccaneers have scored 25 or fewer points in 5 of their 7 games this season. While Mayfield has willed an injured offense, they will not be able to tally enough to compensate for a Saints offense that has scored more than 20 points just once in their last 5 games. The Saints have hit the Under in each of their last 3 games.

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