Matchup: Las Vegas Raiders at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Scheduled Date: Sunday, December 8, 2024
Venue: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
Broadcast: CBS
Betting Odds: Buccaneers favored by 6.5 points
Total Points Over/Under: 47
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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This Sunday, the Las Vegas Raiders (2-10) will visit Raymond James Stadium as they look to secure a win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-6). Currently, Bovada bookmakers list Las Vegas as 6.5-point underdogs, with the over/under set at 47 points.
As for the Raiders, they enter this game with a disappointing record of 2-10 this season. In their previous outing, they faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs, narrowly losing with a score of 19-17. Sincere McCormick led the Raiders’ rushing attack with 12 carries for 64 yards, averaging 5.3 yards per rush. Brock Bowers shined as a receiving threat, making 10 catches for 140 yards, averaging 14.0 yards per reception. Quarterback Aidan O’Connell threw for 340 yards on 23 completions out of 35 attempts, achieving 2 touchdowns and a QB rating of 116.4, without any interceptions. Defensively, the Raiders allowed 63 rushing yards on 16 attempts for an average of 3.9 yards per carry. Through the air, they conceded 26 pass completions on 46 attempts, yielding 266 yards with a completion rate of 56.5%. The Raiders managed 60 offensive plays, accumulating a total of 434 yards, while running the ball 25 times for 116 yards at an average of 4.6 yards per carry.
On the scoring front, the Raiders average just 18.6 points per game. Their rushing attack, averaging only 78.1 yards per game, ranks dead last (32nd) in the NFL. Throughout the season, Las Vegas has accumulated a total of 3,653 yards and registered 152 first downs. However, the team has struggled with 73 penalties totaling 611 yards. Turnovers have been a significant issue as they have given away the ball 23 times (12 interceptions and 11 fumbles). To date, the Raiders have scored 14 passing touchdowns and 7 rushing touchdowns.
Defensively, the Raiders rank 28th in the league, allowing an average of 27.8 points per game. Opponents can gain 4.3 yards per carry against them and average 114.8 rushing yards per contest. Las Vegas has surrendered 1,377 rushing yards over 12 games. In the air, they’ve given up 2,555 passing yards, ranking them 13th overall. They allow 212.9 passing yards per game and have a completion percentage allowed of 66.3%. Overall, they are yielding an average of 327.7 yards per game, placing them 15th in the NFL, and have conceded 21 passing touchdowns alongside 11 rushing touchdowns.
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The Buccaneers head into this matchup with a 6-6 record. In their last game, they triumphed over the Carolina Panthers with a score of 26-23. Quarterback Baker Mayfield recorded 235 passing yards on 21 completions out of 33 attempts, scoring 1 touchdown but also throwing 2 interceptions for a QB rating of 69.6 with an average of 7.1 yards per attempt. Bucky Irving was the standout in the ground game, rushing 25 times for 152 yards and averaging 6.1 yards per carry. In the receiving department, Mike Evans was a key player, collecting 8 receptions for 118 yards, averaging 14.8 yards per catch. The Buccaneers finished the game with 236 rushing yards on 39 attempts, averaging 6.1 yards per carry, and accumulated 445 total yards from 73 plays (6.1 yards per play). Defensively, Tampa Bay allowed a completion percentage of 56.5%, giving up 289 yards on 26 completions from 46 attempts, while they held opponents to 78 rushing yards on 21 carries (3.7 yards per rush).
As for scoring, the Buccaneers rank 5th in the NFL, averaging 27.9 points per game. So far this season, they have compiled 2,865 passing yards, averaging 238.8 yards per game, which ranks them 6th in the league. Their ground game has averaged 137.2 yards per game, accumulating a total of 1,646 rushing yards for the year. Overall, the Buccaneers have an average of 375.9 yards per game, placing them 6th in the NFL. Offensively, they have incurred 548 yards in penalties across 72 infractions, ranking them 22nd in the league for assisting the opposition.
Defensively, the Buccaneers allow an average of 24.7 points per game, placing them at 25th in the NFL. They have given up 21 passing touchdowns and allow 258.3 yards per game, ranking 30th overall. In terms of rushing defense, they have conceded 1,406 rushing yards (117.2 yards per game) and 11 rushing touchdowns this season. The Buccaneers’ defense has been on the field for 788 total plays, which ranks 25th in the league. They have generated a total of 14 turnovers (9 fumble recoveries and 5 interceptions) this year.
Free Prediction: Bet on Tampa Bay (-6.5)
