Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Preview
Facing off at 1:00 on Sunday, December 17th is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers. This game will be played at Lambeau Field in Green Bay WI. Carrying the game is FOX. Check out BetCoco for Green Bay Packers – Tampa Bay Buccaneers odds
Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Packers picked up a 14-12 over the Buccaneers in their only head-to-head matchup last season. In their only head-to-head matchup, the team’s scored 26 points which fell below the over/under line of 42. The Packers covered the spread in last year’s matchup. Offensively, the Packers finished with 248 passing yards and 67 rushing yards in their win over the Buccaneers. As for Tampa Bay, they ended the game with 285 yards of total offense.
The Buccaneers and Packers did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Buccaneers have a record of 2-1. The Buccaneers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 43 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Prediction
Through 13 games, the Buccaneers have a record of 6-7. This mark has them 1st in the NFC-South and 4th in the NFC. Looking at their ATS performance so far, the Buccaneers are above .500 at 8-5. Their average scoring margin is -0.6. Coming in with an over/under record of 5-8, the Buccaneers have an average margin of -0.4 vs. their over/under lines. So far, their games have averaged 40.9 points per game.
Tampa Bay’s offense comes in the game as the 19th in scoring at 20.2 PPG. In the first half, the Buccaneers have struggled with an average of 8.2 points. Facing the Packers this week, the Buccaneers defense has allowed an average of 20.8 points per game. They currently rank 20th in quarterback hits and have allowed an average of 362.8 yards per contest.
Coming into their game against Buccaneers, the Packers are trying to improve on a 6-7 record. This mark has them at 3rd in the NFC-North and 7th in the NFC. The Packers hold a 7-6 record against the spread. As we approach week 15, their scoring margin stands at +1 per game. Currently, the Packers have an average over/under line of 42 points for this season. Their games have been averaging 42.1 points per game, leading to an over/under record of 7-6.
With an average of 21.5 points per contest, the Green Bay offense currently ranks 16th in the league. The Green Bay defense has recorded 15 takeaways this season, which places them 9th in the NFL. In terms of points allowed, their average of 20.5 is 11th in the league while giving up 342.1 yards per contest.
Based on projections, we have the Packers coming out on top by a score of 24-18. Our advanced model gives the Packers a 68% chance of winning the game.
Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Betting Tips
- Take the Packers on the moneyline
- The Packers should also cover at -3.5
- Our NFL model projects 42 points, and we suggest taking the under
Green Bay Packers Injury Report
- Quay Walker – Shoulder (Out)
- Christian Watson – Hamstring (Out)
- Luke Tenuta – Ankle (Out)
- Eric Stokes – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Luke Musgrave – Kidney (Out)
- Caleb Jones – Gameday Inactive (Out)
- Kyu Kelly – Gameday Inactive (Out)
- Emanuel Wilson – Shoulder (Out)
- Dontayvion Wicks – Ankle (Questionable)
- Darnell Savage – Chest (Probable)
- Tyler Davis – Knee (Out)
- Jaire Alexander – Shoulder (Out)
- Aaron Jones – Knee (Out)
- David Bakhtiari – Knee (Out)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Injury Report
- Rakim Jarrett – Quad (Out)
- Mike Greene – Calf (Out)
- Silas Dzansi – Undisclosed (Out)
- Devin White – Foot (Questionable)
- Jamel Dean – Ankle/foot (Questionable)
- Ryan Jensen – Knee (Out)
- William Gholston – Knee (Questionable)
- Ryan Neal – Hip (Questionable)
- Russell Gage – Knee (Out)
- Carlton Davis III – Groin (Questionable)
- Vita Vea – Toe (Questionable)
