LA Chargers (8-5) vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-6)
Game Info: Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 4:25 pm (SoFi Stadium)
Betting Odds: LA Chargers -3 / Tampa Bay Buccaneers +3 --- Over/Under: 45.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: FOX
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Los Angeles Chargers meet in week 15 NFL action from SoFi Stadium on Sunday afternoon. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Los Angeles Chargers prediction.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Recap
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers come into this game looking to keep the ball rolling after a 28-13 win over Las Vegas last time out. After this game, the Buccaneers will head on the road to take on Dallas.
Buccaneers Pushing For NFC South Crown
Baker Mayfield has thrown for 3,329 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions on 70.2% passing while Bucky Irving has rushed for 735 yards and 6 TDs. Rachaad White has 509 rushing yards while Mike Evans has a team-high 590 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns with 43 receptions. Cade Otton has 57 grabs for 576 yards and 4 TDs. White has 322 receiving yards with 5 TDs while another three Buccaneers have 200+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Lavonte David has a team-high 92 total tackles including 4 sacks while Vita Vea has a team-high 6 sacks on the year, as does Calijah Kancey. As a unit, Tampa Bay’s defense has combined for 35 sacks and 6 interceptions as well on the year.
Why the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will win
- The Buccaneers have won 10 of their last 11 road games in December.
- The Chargers have lost seven of their last eight Sunday games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Chargers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Buccaneers have covered the spread in each of their last five road games against AFC West opponents.
Los Angeles Chargers Recap
The Los Angeles Chargers come into this game looking to rebound from a 19-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs last time out. After this game, the Chargers will welcome the Denver Broncos to town.
Chargers Looking For Consistency
Justin Herbert has thrown for 2,764 yards, 14 touchdowns, and an interception on 63.9% passing while J.K. Dobbins leads the Chargers on the ground with 766 rushing yards and 8 TDs this season. Ladd McConkey has a team-high 58 catches for 815 yards and 4 touchdowns while Josh Palmer has 492 receiving yards. Quentin Johnston has 414 receiving yards with 7 TDs of his own and Will Dissly also has 418 receiving yards. On defense, Daiyan Henley has a team-high 122 total tackles including 72 solo tackles while Tuli Tuipolotu has a team-high 7.5 sacks and Bud Dupree has 5 sacks. Khalil Mack has also chipped in 5 sacks. Elijah Molden and Tarheeb Still also have a team-high 3 interceptions apiece as the Chargers’ defense as a whole has combined for 39 sacks and 13 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Los Angeles Chargers will win
- The favorites have won each of the Buccaneers' last nine games.
- The Buccaneers have lost each of their last six road games against AFC opponents.
- The Chargers have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against NFC South opponents.
- The Buccaneers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games following a win.
Buccaneers vs. Chargers Prediction
I’m on the under here. This is a tricky matchup for the Bucs against a really good Charger defense after playing the likes of the Raiders, Giants, and Panthers in the last few weeks. On the other side, I think the Chargers are especially banged up, especially with Justin Herbert at QB and I think this has a low-scoring game written all over it. Give me the under.
Chris’s Pick Under 45.5
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo
