Buccaneers vs Commanders Prediction and Preview - NFL Wild Card Round 2025
Last updated: Jan 13, 2025, 1:15AM | Published: Jan 6, 2025, 8:05AM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will take on the Washington Commanders on Wild Card Weekend of the NFL Playoffs at Raymond James Stadium on Monday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.
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 computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Tampa Bay vs Washington NFL match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Buccaneers a 61% chance of defeating the Commanders at Raymond James Stadium.
Buccaneers vs Commanders: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at Raymond James Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: Buccaneers $1.62, Commanders $2.35
- Line: Buccaneers -3 ($1.91), Commanders +3 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 51.5 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 $1.62 and the Commanders at $2.35.
The Buccaneers are listed as 3-point favourites against the Commanders, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Commanders (+3) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 51.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Buccaneers and the Commanders have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 51.5-point over/under is expected to is also considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Buccaneers vs Commanders: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Tampa Bay at $1.62 with Bet365
- Line: Commanders +3 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 51.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Buccaneers vs Commanders: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Buccaneers vs Commanders at Raymond James Stadium this Monday is the Buccaneers winning 27-24.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Tampa Bay vs Washington game on Monday, including data-driven predictions and free tips.
Buccaneers vs Commanders: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score an anytime touchdown in Buccaneers vs Commanders? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Tampa Bay's Bucky Irving is the most likely player to score the first touchdown in Buccaneers vs Commanders.
Irving has a 13.8% chance of scoring the first TD at Raymond James Stadium, while the Buccaneers RB has a 58.4% 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
- Bucky Irving: 13.8% probability
- Mike Evans: 11.6% probability
- Jalen McMillan: 6.4% probability
- Cade Otton: 4.2% probability
- Rachaad White: 3.5% probability
Commanders First TD Tips
- Jayden Daniels: 8.6% probability
- Brian Robinson: 8.0% probability
- Terry McLaurin: 8.0% probability
- Zach Ertz: 5.0% probability
- Olamide Zaccheaus: 4.3% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Buccaneers Anytime TD Tips
- Bucky Irving: 58.4% probability
- Mike Evans: 51.6% probability
- Jalen McMillan: 32.5% probability
- Cade Otton: 21.5% probability
- Baker Mayfield: 19.3% probability
Commanders Anytime TD Tips
- Jayden Daniels: 39.8% probability
- Brian Robinson: 39.2% probability
- Terry McLaurin: 39.0% probability
- Zach Ertz: 25.7% probability
- Olamide Zaccheaus: 23.2% probability
Buccaneers-Commanders Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield is projected for 284 passing yards, while the Commanders' Jayden Daniels is expected to throw for 236 yards.
Buccaneers Starting QB
- Baker Mayfield: 284 projected passing yards
Commanders Starting QB
- Jayden Daniels: 236 projected passing yards
Buccaneers Rushing Yards
- Bucky Irving: 90 projected yards
- Baker Mayfield: 17 projected yards
- Rachaad White: 15 projected yards
Commanders Rushing Yards
- Brian Robinson: 62 projected yards
- Jayden Daniels: 43 projected yards
- Austin Ekeler: 25 projected yards
Buccaneers Receiving Yards
- Mike Evans: 78 projected yards
- Jalen McMillan: 52 projected yards
- Cade Otton: 36 projected yards
- Sterling Shepard: 27 projected yards
- Bucky Irving: 27 projected yards
Commanders Receiving Yards
- Terry McLaurin: 68 projected yards
- Zach Ertz: 48 projected yards
- Olamide Zaccheaus: 35 projected yards
- Dyami Brown: 25 projected yards
- Austin Ekeler: 25 projected yards
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Tampa Bay vs Washington match-up.
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Buccaneers vs Commanders: Essential Details
The match-up between the Buccaneers and Commanders at Raymond James Stadium is scheduled to start at 12:00pm AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Washington Commanders
- Playoff Round: NFL Wild Card Weekend
- Date: Monday 13 January 2025
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Raymond James Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Tampa Bay vs Washington predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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