Falcons vs. Buccaneers Prediction
The struggling Bucs will look to right the ship on Sunday when they host the surprisingly 2-2 Falcons at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Is 10 points too much to lay with Tampa or will Tom Brady once again feast on an Atlanta team that he is unbeaten against over his career?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
459 Atlanta Falcons (+10) at 460 Tampa Bay Bucs (-10); o/u 46.5
1:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, October 9, 2022
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
Falcons vs. Bucs Public Betting Information
Our NFL Public Betting Information page indicates that 62% of public bettors are currently backing the Bucs when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Atlanta Falcons DFS Spin
Kyle Pitts (hamstring) is out for Week 5 against the Bucs. The Falcons will take on Tampa without their best blocking tight end. Parker Hesse could see an increase in pass routes and targets with Pitts sidelined, though Hesse isn’t a fantasy option outside the deepest formats. For at least one week, Pitts drafters get a reprieve from regret and despair. Rotoworld’s Denny Carter highlighted a few waiver wire tight ends who could take Pitts’ place in fantasy lineups this week. Drake London should see an uptick in targets with Pitts sidelined.
Tampa Bay Bucs DFS Spin
Julio Jones (knee) is questionable for Week 5 against the Falcons. Jones was limited in practice throughout the week and should suit up versus the Falcons. He played through the same injury in Week 4 but only saw two targets. With Mike Evans and Chris Godwin in the lineup, Julio may be stuck on the periphery of the Tampa Bay offense. It’s hard to trust him as anything other than a WR4/5 this week.
Falcons vs. Bucs Betting Trends
Over is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings
Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Tampa Bay
Falcons vs. Bucs Prediction:
The Falcons are just 1-4 against the spread in their last five games at Raymond James Stadium and have dropped five of their last seven games ATS versus the Bucs overall. The home team in this matchup is also 7-3 at the betting window in the last 10 meetings, while the Bucs are 4-1 against the spread in their last five games against the rest of the NFC South. Tampa is 8-3 against the number in its last 11 games coming off a loss, as well.
NFL WEEK 5 PREDICTION: TAMPA BAY BUCS -10