Led by rookie Jayden Daniels, the Washington Commanders head to Tampa to take on the Buccaneers in an NFC Wild Card game. Washington ended the season with five straight wins and a 12-5 record. Tampa Bay won their last two games of the season to finish 10-7. They are currently 3 point home favorites with this Commanders vs. Buccaneers matchup set to kick off at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Washington Commanders (+3) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-3) o/u 50.5
8:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, January 12, 2025
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
TV: NBC
Public Betting: Public Bettors Backing Commanders
As of this writing, our NFL Public Betting page shows that 72% of bets are on Washington. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Washington Commanders
The Commanders finished off the season with a 5 game win streak. Their last game was a 23-19 victory over Dallas. Jayden Daniels started the game but was reportedly dealing with leg soreness and did not return after half. He practiced in full on Wednesday. Terry McLaurin finished the Cowboys game with 62 yards and a touchdown and Olamide Zaccheaus added 51 yards on 2 receptions. The rookie Daniels has completed 69% of his passes for 25 touchdowns and 9 interceptions on the season. He also ran for 6 yards per carry and 6 touchdowns.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Bucs finished the season with a 27-19 battle against the Saints. Baker Mayfield completed 21 of 32 pass attempts for 221 yards. He also had 2 touchdowns and an interception. Bucky Irving rushed for 89 yards and a touchdown. Mike Evans hit 1,000 yards for the season with an 89 yard performance and some help late. Jalen McMillan played a big part in this victory, finishing with 74 yards and a touchdown. The Bucs will look to get tight end Cade Otton back on the field following a 3 game absence. He was a full participant in practice on Thursday and Friday.
Commanders vs. Buccaneers Betting Trends
Washington is 3-2 ATS in their last 5 games
The OVER is 4-2 in Washington’s last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 3-2 ATS in their last 5 games
The OVER is 5-1 in Tampa Bay’s last 6 games
Commanders vs. Buccaneers Prediction:
Take the over in this matchup on Sunday night. These two teams rank 4th and 5th in points per game averaging 29.5 and 28.5. The Commanders have averaged 30.2 points in their last 5 games and the Bucs have cleared 24 points in their last 7 games while hitting 40+ twice. Tampa Bay finished the regular season with the over hitting in 12 of the 17 games and in 5 of their last 6 games. Washington hit the over in 11 of their 17 games including 4 of their last 6 games. When the Commanders were an underdog this season, the over was 5-1. Expect to see Jayden Daniels take off for some big runs in this one. We should see some fireworks on Sunday night.
Commanders vs. Buccaneers Prediction: Over 50.5