Cowboys vs Buccaneers Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 16, 2024
Last updated: Dec 23, 2024, 1:21AM | Published: Dec 16, 2024, 5:10AM
The Dallas Cowboys will face the favoured Tampa Bay Buccaneers in NFL Week 16 action at AT&T Stadium on Monday, beginning at 12:20pm AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Cowboys vs Buccaneers game, as well as the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Based on 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 leading predictive analytics model gives the Buccaneers a 63% 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 here:
- Head to Head: Cowboys $2.85, Buccaneers $1.44
- Line: Cowboys +4.5 ($1.91), Buccaneers -4.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 47.5 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 Cowboys at $2.85 and the Buccaneers at $1.44.
The Cowboys are listed as 4.5-point underdogs against the Buccaneers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Buccaneers (-4.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 47.5 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 Cowboys (+4.5) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 47.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Cowboys vs Buccaneers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Dallas at $2.85 with Bet365
- Line: Cowboys +4.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 47.5 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 1.8% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
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 25-21.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting 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 latest 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 13.2% chance of scoring the first TD at AT&T Stadium, while the Buccaneers RB has a 52.2% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for the complete list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Cowboys First TD Tips
- Rico Dowdle: 9.7% probability
- CeeDee Lamb: 8.6% probability
- KaVontae Turpin: 5.8% probability
- Jake Ferguson: 5.1% probability
- Brandin Cooks: 4.7% probability
Buccaneers First TD Tips
- Bucky Irving: 13.2% probability
- Mike Evans: 12.1% probability
- Rachaad White: 8.4% probability
- Jalen McMillan: 6.3% probability
- Sterling Shepard: 4.1% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Cowboys Anytime TD Tips
- Rico Dowdle: 42.9% probability
- CeeDee Lamb: 39.2% probability
- KaVontae Turpin: 27.2% probability
- Jake Ferguson: 24.0% probability
- Brandin Cooks: 22.3% probability
Buccaneers Anytime TD Tips
- Bucky Irving: 52.2% probability
- Mike Evans: 51.2% probability
- Rachaad White: 36.5% probability
- Jalen McMillan: 30.1% probability
- Sterling Shepard: 19.7% probability
Cowboys-Buccaneers Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Cowboys' Cooper Rush is projected for 208 passing yards. The Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield is expected to throw for 273 yards.
Cowboys Starting QB
- Cooper Rush: 208 projected passing yards
Buccaneers Starting QB
- Baker Mayfield: 273 projected passing yards
Cowboys Rushing Yards
- Rico Dowdle: 72 projected yards
- Ezekiel Elliott: 10 projected yards
- Hunter Luepke: 7 projected yards
Buccaneers Rushing Yards
- Bucky Irving: 60 projected yards
- Rachaad White: 39 projected yards
- Baker Mayfield: 12 projected yards
Cowboys Receiving Yards
- CeeDee Lamb: 80 projected yards
- Brandin Cooks: 43 projected yards
- Jake Ferguson: 39 projected yards
- Jalen Tolbert: 23 projected yards
- Rico Dowdle: 21 projected yards
Buccaneers Receiving Yards
- Mike Evans: 93 projected yards
- Jalen McMillan: 51 projected yards
- Sterling Shepard: 35 projected yards
- Rachaad White: 26 projected yards
- Payne Durham: 21 projected yards
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Dallas vs Tampa Bay match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips on every NFL game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
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 start 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 in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Dallas vs Tampa Bay predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge 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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