Buccaneers vs Commanders Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 1, 2024
Last updated: Sep 8, 2024, 8:20PM | Published: Aug 21, 2024, 2:03PM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will take on the Washington Commanders in NFL Week 1 action at Raymond James Stadium on Monday, starting at 6:25am AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Buccaneers vs Commanders game, as well as the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Tampa Bay vs Washington NFL match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Buccaneers a 64% chance of winning against the Commanders in Week 1 of the NFL season.
Buccaneers vs Commanders: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at Raymond James Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: Buccaneers $1.48, Commanders $2.75
- Line: Buccaneers -4 ($1.91), Commanders +4 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 42.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Buccaneers at $1.48 and the Commanders at $2.75.
The Buccaneers are listed as 4-point favourites against the Commanders, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Commanders (+4) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 42.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Buccaneers and the Commanders have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 42.5-point over/under is expected to go over 53% of the time.
Buccaneers vs Commanders: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Washington at $2.75 with Bet365
- Line: Commanders +4 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 42.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
While the Buccaneers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Commanders to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Buccaneers vs Commanders: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Buccaneers vs Commanders at Raymond James Stadium in Week 1 is the Buccaneers prevailing 23-19.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Tampa Bay vs Washington game in Week 1, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
Buccaneers vs Commanders: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score the first touchdown in Buccaneers vs Commanders? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Tampa Bay's Rachaad White is the most likely player to score the first TD in Buccaneers vs Commanders.
White has an 11.5% chance of getting in for six first at Raymond James Stadium, while the Buccaneers RB has a 45.5% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for the full list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Buccaneers First TD Tips
- Rachaad White: 11.5% probability
- Mike Evans: 10.3% probability
- Chris Godwin: 7.3% probability
- Cade Otton: 6.2% probability
- Jalen McMillan: 5.2% probability
Commanders First TD Tips
- Jayden Daniels: 9.5% probability
- Brian Robinson: 8.1% probability
- Austin Ekeler: 6.9% probability
- Terry McLaurin: 6.1% probability
- Olamide Zaccheaus: 3.1% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Buccaneers Anytime TD Tips
- Rachaad White: 45.5% probability
- Mike Evans: 42.2% probability
- Chris Godwin: 29.3% probability
- Cade Otton: 26.5% probability
- Jalen McMillan: 22.6% probability
Commanders Anytime TD Tips
- Jayden Daniels: 39.6% probability
- Brian Robinson: 34.0% probability
- Austin Ekeler: 30.4% probability
- Terry McLaurin: 25.4% probability
- Olamide Zaccheaus: 15.1% probability
Buccaneers-Commanders Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield is projected for 255 passing yards, while the Commanders' Jayden Daniels is expected to throw for 187 yards.
Buccaneers Starting QB
- Baker Mayfield: 255 projected passing yards
Commanders Starting QB
- Jayden Daniels: 187 projected passing yards
Buccaneers Rushing Yards
- Rachaad White: 53 projected yards
- Bucky Irving: 23 projected yards
- Baker Mayfield: 12 projected yards
Commanders Rushing Yards
- Brian Robinson: 51 projected yards
- Jayden Daniels: 33 projected yards
- Austin Ekeler: 26 projected yards
Buccaneers Receiving Yards
- Mike Evans: 60 projected yards
- Chris Godwin: 59 projected yards
- Cade Otton: 36 projected yards
- Jalen McMillan: 35 projected yards
- Rachaad White: 26 projected yards
Commanders Receiving Yards
- Terry McLaurin: 62 projected yards
- Dyami Brown: 25 projected yards
- Austin Ekeler: 22 projected yards
- Zach Ertz: 20 projected yards
- Olamide Zaccheaus: 20 projected yards
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting analysis before the Tampa Bay vs Washington game.
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Buccaneers vs Commanders: Week 1 Essential Details
The NFL Week 1 game between the Buccaneers and Commanders at Raymond James Stadium is scheduled to commence at 6:25am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Washington Commanders
- Date: Monday 9 September 2024
- Time: 6:25am AEST
- Venue: Raymond James Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
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