Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints preview, predictions, betting odds, live stream info
By Bobby Agnese
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints
Two NFC South bottom dwellers are set to battle this Sunday, as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-3) are traveling to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome to face the New Orleans Saints (1-3). Things are looking up for the Buccaneers, as Mike Glennon is once again starting at QB, while the Saints seem to have largely regressed on both sides of the ball.
Date: Sunday, October 5th
Start time: 1 PM ET
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Superdome
TV info: FOX
Live stream: NFL Sunday Ticket
Radio: SiriusXM Radio
Ticket information: For the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ticket info click here. For the New Orleans Saints, click here.
Keys to Victory
Both teams need to start playing some serious defense. The Buccaneers rank 25th in the league in yards per game, giving up an average of 387 yards. The Saints are defending even worse, allowing an average of 396 yards. This game will likely come down to time of possession, as heavy ball control will lead to domination on the scoreboard.
Betting Odds
Point spread: NO -10.5
Money line: NO -550
O/U: 48
Prediction
The Saints at home are far too dominant for the Buccaneers to keep up the pace. Tampa Bay has been torn apart by opposing quarterbacks this season, giving up a total completion percentage of 75.6%, along with 8 touchdowns against 0 interceptions. Drew Brees and Jimmy Graham will dominate a struggling Buccaneers secondary, leading the Saints to their 2nd victory in 5 games.
Final score: New Orleans Saints 38, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14