The Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers meet Thursday in NFL action at Raymond James Stadium. Here’s a Buccaneers vs Falcons Prediction. This article will include a Buccaneers vs Falcons Pick.
Atlanta Falcons Betting Preview
The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Jets and Seahawks, and they play the Cardinals next. The Atlanta Falcons have lost 7 of their last 8 games. Kirk Cousins is completing 60.9 percent of his passes for 845 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Kyle Pitts and Drake London have combined for 1,441 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Bijan Robinson has 56 receptions.
The Atlanta Falcons ground game is averaging 123.6 yards per contest, and Bijan Robinson leads the way with 1,081 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Atlanta is allowing 24.1 points and 322.5 yards per game. Kaden Elliss leads the Atlanta Falcons with 88 tackles, Brandon Dorlus has 6 sacks and Xavier Watts has 3 interceptions.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Betting Preview
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost to the Saints, beat the Cardinals, and they play the Panthers next. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have lost 5 of their last 7 games. Baker Mayfield is completing 61.6 percent of his passes for 2,722 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Cade Otton and Emeka Egbuka have combined for 1,236 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Sterling Shepard has 39 receptions.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers ground game is averaging 115.2 yards per contest, and Rachaad White leads the way with 474 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Tampa Bay is allowing 25 points and 338.4 yards per game. Tykee Smith leads the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with 90 tackles, Yaya Diaby has 6 sacks and Jamel Dean has 3 interceptions.
Why the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will win
- The Buccaneers have won each of their last 10 games as favorites following a loss.
- The Falcons have lost each of their last six December road games against NFC opponents.
- The Buccaneers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites following a loss.
- The Falcons have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight December games as underdogs.
- The favorites have won the first half in seven of the Buccaneers’ last eight games.
- The Falcons have lost the first quarter in each of their last six Thursday games.
- The Buccaneers have scored the first touchdown in each of their last four Thursday home games.
Why the Atlanta Falcons will win
- The Buccaneers have lost each of their last six Week 15 home games.
- The road team has won each of the Buccaneers’ last six Week 15 games.
- The Buccaneers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games.
- The Falcons have covered the spread in each of their last four games in Florida.
- The Buccaneers have lost the first half in each of their last four Week 15 home games against NFC opponents.
- The Falcons have won the first quarter in each of their last four games as underdogs against NFC South opponents.
- The Falcons have scored the first touchdown in each of their last five games as underdogs against NFC South opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last eight games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Buccaneers’ last seven games as favorites following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Falcons’ last eight Thursday games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Player Prop Facts
- Sean Tucker has scored a touchdown in three of the Buccaneers’ last four games as favorites against NFC opponents.
- Rachaad White has recorded 28+ rushing yards in each of the Buccaneers’ last eight December home games.
- Rachaad White has recorded 34+ rushing and receiving yards in each of the Buccaneers’ last 15 December games.
- Sterling Shepard has recorded 16+ receiving yards in each of the Buccaneers’ last seven games following a home loss.
- Heading into Week 15, Chase McLaughlin ranks T1st in the NFL in 50+ yard field goals made (9) this season.
Atlanta Falcons Player Prop Facts
- Kirk Cousins has recorded 21+ completions in eight of his last nine December appearances with his team as a road underdog against NFC opponents.
- Kirk Cousins has recorded 216+ passing yards in each of his 11 previous Thursday appearances.
- Bijan Robinson has recorded 84+ rushing yards in six of the Falcons’ last seven games as moderate underdogs (+3.5 to +7.0 points).
- Darnell Mooney has recorded 44+ receiving yards in each of the Falcons’ last four road games against NFC South opponents.
- Bijan Robinson has scored at least one touchdown in six of the Falcons’ last eight games against NFC South opponents.
- Tyler Allgeier has recorded 34+ rushing and receiving yards in seven of the Falcons’ last eight games as road underdogs against NFC opponents.
- Heading into Week 15, Bijan Robinson ranks 1st in the NFC for rushing yards (1081) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Heading into Week 15, the Buccaneers have recorded a higher time of possession than their opponents in each of their last six games – longest active streak in the league.
- Heading into Week 15, the Buccaneers have lost the fourth quarter in each of their last four games – longest active streak in the league.
- Falcons – 15 different players have recorded 1.0 sacks or more in a game this season – most in the NFL, heading into Week 15.
- Heading into Week 15, the Falcons rank 32nd in the NFL in average kickoff return (22.8 yards) this season.
Buccaneers vs Falcons Prediction
The Falcons have been competitive despite the losses, but you have to question if that will continue now that there’s nothing to play for at this stage. The Falcons also now have to get off the canvas and go on the road with short rest. This could be a tough spot to find motivation. The Bucs have lost four of their last five games, and that includes a brutal, brutal home loss to the Saints.
The Buccaneers have outright lost two of their last three games as a favorite. With all of that said, the Bucs are still the better team, at home and are still in the thick of the playoff race. There are no excuses for the Bucs. Lose this game and there will be questions that need answers. Some folks could soon be looking for a new job. Must win for the Bucs. I’ll take the home team by a touchdown.