Buccaneers vs Saints Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 18, 2025
Last updated: Jan 5, 2025, 6:01PM | Published: Dec 31, 2024, 1:50AM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will sqaure off with the New Orleans Saints in NFL Week 18 action at Raymond James Stadium on Monday, starting at 5:00am AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Buccaneers vs Saints game, plus the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Tampa Bay vs New Orleans NFL game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Buccaneers a 91% chance of beating the Saints in Week 18 of the NFL season.
Buccaneers vs Saints: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at Raymond James Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: Buccaneers $1.07, Saints $9.50
- Line: Buccaneers -15 ($1.91), Saints +15 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 44.5 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 $1.07 and the Saints at $9.50.
The Buccaneers are 15-point favourites against the Saints, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Saints (+15) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 44.5 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 Saints (+15) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 44.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Buccaneers vs Saints: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $9.50 with Bet365
- Line: Saints +15 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 44.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
While the Buccaneers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Saints to win is our preferred option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable bettor in the long run.
Buccaneers vs Saints: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Buccaneers vs Saints at Raymond James Stadium in Week 18 is the Buccaneers winning 29-15.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Buccaneers vs Saints: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score an anytime touchdown in Buccaneers vs Saints? The 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 Saints.
Irving has a 15.0% chance of scoring the first TD at Raymond James Stadium, while the Buccaneers RB has a 57.4% chance of reaching the end zone at any point during the game.
Scroll down for our full list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Buccaneers First TD Tips
- Bucky Irving: 15.0% probability
- Mike Evans: 13.5% probability
- Jalen McMillan: 8.6% probability
- Rachaad White: 6.3% probability
- Payne Durham: 5.1% probability
Saints First TD Tips
- Spencer Rattler: 9.9% probability
- Juwan Johnson: 4.6% probability
- Marquez Valdes-Scantling: 4.1% probability
- Jamaal Williams: 4.0% probability
- Foster Moreau: 3.6% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Buccaneers Anytime TD Tips
- Bucky Irving: 57.4% probability
- Mike Evans: 54.1% probability
- Jalen McMillan: 37.4% probability
- Rachaad White: 27.8% probability
- Payne Durham: 22.5% probability
Saints Anytime TD Tips
- Spencer Rattler: 42.7% probability
- Juwan Johnson: 22.3% probability
- Jamaal Williams: 19.8% probability
- Marquez Valdes-Scantling: 19.8% probability
- Foster Moreau: 17.9% probability
Buccaneers-Saints Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield is projected for 289 passing yards. The Saints' Spencer Rattler is expected to throw for 201 yards.
Buccaneers Starting QB
- Baker Mayfield: 289 projected passing yards
Saints Starting QB
- Spencer Rattler: 201 projected passing yards
Buccaneers Rushing Yards
- Bucky Irving: 87 projected yards
- Rachaad White: 28 projected yards
- Baker Mayfield: 12 projected yards
Saints Rushing Yards
- Jamaal Williams: 34 projected yards
- Clyde Edwards-Helaire: 24 projected yards
- Jordan Mims: 21 projected yards
Buccaneers Receiving Yards
- Mike Evans: 104 projected yards
- Jalen McMillan: 53 projected yards
- Payne Durham: 39 projected yards
- Sterling Shepard: 34 projected yards
- Bucky Irving: 25 projected yards
Saints Receiving Yards
- Marquez Valdes-Scantling: 37 projected yards
- Juwan Johnson: 27 projected yards
- Foster Moreau: 27 projected yards
- Cedrick Wilson: 22 projected yards
- Kevin Austin: 17 projected yards
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the Tampa Bay vs New Orleans game.
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Buccaneers vs Saints: Week 18 Essential Details
The NFL Week 18 game between the Buccaneers and Saints at Raymond James Stadium is scheduled to begin at 5:00am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints
- Date: Monday 6 January 2025
- Time: 5:00am 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 New Orleans predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all 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 accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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