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Saints vs. Buccaneers Betting Picks - Free NFL Best Bets, Odds, Predictions for Week 2

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Free NFL betting picks, odds, predictions for the Saints vs. Buccaneers in Week 2 (2022). Our best bets and top NFL picks for moneylines, over/unders and more.

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints, another article in our weekly series of free NFL betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free NFL betting breakdown article is for Sunday, September 18th, 2022.

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Today's Betting Overview - Buccaneers @ Saints

The Buccaneers take on the Saints on Sunday, September 18th at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all NFL games throughout the 2022 season.

  • Matchup: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-0) vs. New Orleans Saints (1-0)
  • Date: Sunday, September 18th, 2022
  • Time: 1:00 PM ET
  • Venue: Caesars Superdome

 

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers - NFL Betting Analysis

This week, the Buccaneers will look to keep things rolling, after picking up a 19-3 over the Dallas Cowboys. Tampa Bay entered the game, as -2.5 point favorites, and went on to cover the spread. The team's combined scoring of 22 points, fell below the posted betting line of 50. On their way to picking up a 16 point win, Tampa Bay held a 16 point lead heading into the 4th quarter at 19-3.

Compared to last year, where the Buccaneers averaged 30.06 points per game, the team's 19 points was a disappointing performance. For the game, Tampa Bay ran the ball 33 times, finishing with 152 rushing yards. Individually, Leonard Fournette compiled 127 yards, with a per attempt average of 6.0. In the game, Tom Brady completed 66.7% of his passes, leading to a total of 212 passing yards. Brady ended the game by throwing for 1 touchdown. Leading the way at receiver was Mike Evans, as he accumulated 71 yards and hauled in a touchdown.

 

New Orleans Saints - NFL Betting Analysis

Last week, the Saints picked up a game in the NFC South, as they took down the Falcons by a score of 27-26. Despite the straight-up win, the Saints did not cover the spread. They went into the matchup as -5.5 point favorites. Going into the game, the over-under total was set at 44 points, which the team's surpassed. New Orleans pulled out a comeback victory over the Falcons, as they entered the 4th quarter trailing by a score of 23-10. Despite the win, New Orleans was not able to cover the spread.

On offense, the team's 27 point performance, surpassed last year's season average of 21.41 points per game. For the game, New Orleans ran the ball 19 times, finishing with 151 rushing yards. In addition to running for 81 yards, Taysom Hill ran for 1 score. At the quarterback position, Jameis Winston ended the game with a passer rating of 111.03 on 269 yards through the air. This performance also included 2 passing touchdowns. Jarvis Landry had a big game in the passing attack, finishing with 114 yards on 7 catches.

 

Today's NFL Betting Pick - Buccaneers vs. Saints

Over the last 3 matchups between Tampa Bay and New Orleans, the Saints have won 2 of the last 3 games. The two teams have combined to average 40.67 points per game in their last 3 meetings. When looking back to last year's matchups between New Orleans and Tampa Bay, the Saints won both games by scores of 9-0 and 36-27.

The New Orleans Saints have gone 2-1 vs the spread in these games. On average, the Buccaneers have averaged 19.0 points per game in the past 3 head-to-head matchups, compared to New Orleans at 21.67.

Through their last 3 games, the Buccaneers have a record of 2-1. The team has also been excellent vs the spread, going 2-1. Their over-under record in these games was 1-2

When looking at their past 3 road matchups, Tampa Bay has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 26.33 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.

Through their last 3 games, the Saints have a record of 3-0. The team has also been excellent vs the spread, going 2-1. Their over-under record in these games was 2-1

Across the Saints last 3 home games, the team averaged 12.67 points per game while allowing 19.0. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.

Recommended ATS Betting Pick: Buccaneers -2.5

Recommended OU Betting Pick: Under 44.0



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