Cowboys vs Buccaneers Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 16, 2024
Last updated: Dec 22, 2024, 1:31AM | Published: Dec 16, 2024, 5:10AM
The Dallas Cowboys will sqaure off with the favoured Tampa Bay Buccaneers in NFL Week 16 action at AT&T Stadium on Monday, starting at 12:20pm AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Cowboys vs Buccaneers game, plus the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Dallas vs Tampa Bay NFL match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Buccaneers a 62% chance of defeating the Cowboys in Week 16 of the NFL season.
Cowboys vs Buccaneers: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at AT&T Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: Cowboys $2.75, Buccaneers $1.48
- Line: Cowboys +4 ($1.91), Buccaneers -4 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 48 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 Cowboys at $2.75 and the Buccaneers at $1.48.
The Cowboys are listed as 4-point underdogs against the Buccaneers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Buccaneers (-4) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 48 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 Cowboys (+4) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 48-point over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Cowboys vs Buccaneers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Dallas at $2.75 with Bet365
- Line: Cowboys +4 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 48 at $1.91 with Bet365
While the Buccaneers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Cowboys to win is our preferred option because of the 2.0% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a bettor.
Cowboys vs Buccaneers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Cowboys vs Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium in Week 16 is the Buccaneers winning 25-22.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Dallas vs Tampa Bay game in Week 16, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
Cowboys vs Buccaneers: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score an anytime touchdown in Cowboys vs Buccaneers? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Tampa Bay's Bucky Irving is the most likely player to score the first touchdown in Cowboys vs Buccaneers.
Irving has a 13.0% chance of getting in for six first at AT&T Stadium, while the Buccaneers RB has a 52.5% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for our complete list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Cowboys First TD Tips
- Rico Dowdle: 9.2% probability
- CeeDee Lamb: 8.4% probability
- KaVontae Turpin: 6.4% probability
- Jake Ferguson: 4.3% probability
- Brandin Cooks: 4.1% probability
Buccaneers First TD Tips
- Bucky Irving: 13.0% probability
- Mike Evans: 10.4% probability
- Rachaad White: 7.9% probability
- Jalen McMillan: 6.8% probability
- Sterling Shepard: 4.3% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Cowboys Anytime TD Tips
- Rico Dowdle: 41.5% probability
- CeeDee Lamb: 38.1% probability
- KaVontae Turpin: 31.5% probability
- Jake Ferguson: 22.5% probability
- Brandin Cooks: 21.0% probability
Buccaneers Anytime TD Tips
- Bucky Irving: 52.5% probability
- Mike Evans: 45.4% probability
- Rachaad White: 35.9% probability
- Jalen McMillan: 31.7% probability
- Sterling Shepard: 19.9% probability
Cowboys-Buccaneers Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Cowboys' Cooper Rush is projected for 210 passing yards, while the Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield is expected to throw for 275 yards.
Cowboys Starting QB
- Cooper Rush: 210 projected passing yards
Buccaneers Starting QB
- Baker Mayfield: 275 projected passing yards
Cowboys Rushing Yards
- Rico Dowdle: 70 projected yards
- Ezekiel Elliott: 10 projected yards
- KaVontae Turpin: 8 projected yards
Buccaneers Rushing Yards
- Bucky Irving: 61 projected yards
- Rachaad White: 37 projected yards
- Baker Mayfield: 12 projected yards
Cowboys Receiving Yards
- CeeDee Lamb: 81 projected yards
- Brandin Cooks: 43 projected yards
- Jake Ferguson: 38 projected yards
- Jalen Tolbert: 29 projected yards
- Rico Dowdle: 20 projected yards
Buccaneers Receiving Yards
- Mike Evans: 82 projected yards
- Jalen McMillan: 55 projected yards
- Sterling Shepard: 36 projected yards
- Bucky Irving: 24 projected yards
- Rachaad White: 23 projected yards
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Dallas vs Tampa Bay game.
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Cowboys vs Buccaneers: Week 16 Essential Details
The NFL Week 16 match-up between the Cowboys and Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium is scheduled to begin at 12:20pm AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Date: Monday 23 December 2024
- Time: 12:20pm AEDT
- Venue: AT&T Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Dallas vs Tampa Bay predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled 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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