Arizona Cardinals at Tampa Bay Buccaneers odds, picks and predictions

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) walks on the field before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

The Arizona Cardinals (3-8) visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-5) Sunday in Week 13 NFL action. Kickoff from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, is slated for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NFL odds around the Cardinals vs. Buccaneers odds and make our expert NFL picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Cardinals have lost 3 games in a row and 8 of their last 9. Last week at home, they fell 27-24 in OT to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Arizona failed to cover as a 2.5-point underdog as the Over (47) cashed. The Cardinals became the first team this century to lose a game in which they had a plus-4 turnover differential; previously, teams were 50-0.

The Bucs are in first place in the NFC South but have lost 3 games in a row and 4 of 5. They were blown out 34-7 last Sunday night by the LA Rams. Tampa Bay failed to cover as a 7.5-point road underdog as the Under (50.5) cashed. QB Baker Mayfield injured his left shoulder in the first half and did not return.

The Cardinals and Bucs are tied 11-11 all-time, but Tampa Bay won the last matchup, a 19-16 OT victory in Arizona on Christmas Day in 2022. The Cardinals covered as 7.5-point underdogs as the Under (40.5) cashed.

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Cardinals at Buccaneers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 2:47 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cardinals +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Buccaneers -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals +3.5 (-110) | Buccaneers -3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Cardinals at Buccaneers key injuries

Cardinals

RB Trey Benson (knee) out
RB Emari Demercado (ankle) out
WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (illness) questionable
OL Will Hernandez (hip, knee) out
RB Bam Knight (knee) questionable
CB Max Melton (heel) questionable
DL Walter Nolen (knee) out

Buccaneers

OL Ben Bredeson (hamstring) questionable
CB Jamel Dean (hip) questionable
OLB Anthony Nelson (ribs) questionable
RB Bucky Irving (shoulder, foot) questionable
QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder) questionable
OLB Haason Reddick (ankle, knee) questionable

Cardinals at Buccaneers picks and predictions

Prediction

Buccaneers 27, Cardinals 20

Moneyline

Mayfield is expected to play. Irving is expected back in the lineup, and WR Chris Godwin has a game under his belt after returning from his leg injury. The Cardinals have allowed 27 or more points in 5 of their last 6 games and will struggle against Tampa Bay’s rushing attack.

Arizona’s offense is extremely one-dimensional, with virtually no running game, totaling just 55 and 36 rushing yards in its last 2 games.

The Bucs should win, but the spread offers better value.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Cardinals have failed to cover the spread in their last 3 games. Four of their last 5 losses have been by at least 4 points.

BET BUCCANEERS -3.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The Cardinals have scored at least 20 points in 8 straight games. Continuing that trend and expecting a Tampa win and cover -- especially with the Cardinals allowing 37.3 points per game over their last 3 and Mayfield expected to start -- this is an easy call.

BET OVER 44.5 (-110).

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