Packers vs. Buccaneers Player Props & Predictions – Sunday, Dec 17

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (1) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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For your Packers vs. Buccaneers player props and predictions needs, we’ve got you covered as the Buccaneers hit the road to face the Packers on Sunday, Dec 17 at 1:00 ET. Currently, the total sits at 42, with the Packers favored by 3.5 at home.

Packers VS. Buccaneers Odds

  • Spread: Packers -3.5
  • Total 42

Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, Dec 17
  • Time: 1:00 ET
  • Location: Lambeau Field, Green Bay WI
  • TV: CBS

Buccaneers Betting Trends

  • Over their last five games, the Buccaneers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
  • Across their last three road contests, Tampa Bay has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 21 points per game.
  • Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Buccaneers have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.

Packers Betting Trends

  • In their last five games, the Packers have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
  • When looking at their past five home matchups, Green Bay has an ATS record of 1-4 while averaging 20 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
  • As the betting favorite, the Packers have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Green Bay posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.

Does Tampa Bay Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

Before their matchup against the Packers, the Buccaneers have an overall record of 6-7 and have won two consecutive games. In the NFC-South, Tampa Bay is sitting 1st. The Buccaneers have an 8-5 record against the spread this season. So far this season, their average scoring margin is -0.6.

The Buccaneers are coming off a successful game, where they beat the Falcons with a score of 29-25. In addition to winning straight-up, the Buccaneers covered the spread as 1.5 point underdogs. The game’s over/under line was 41.5 points, leading to the over hitting with a combined 54 points.

Looking at their performance on offense, Baker Mayfield threw for 144 yards while completing 48% of his passes. On the ground, the Buccaneers rushed the ball 37 times for 148 yards. The team’s third-down performance stood at 6/16.

The Buccaneers’ defense has, on average, allowed 362.8 yards and 20.8 points per contest (13th). Leading up to this game, they’ve permitted a 65.3% completion rate and yielded 17 passing touchdowns. In terms of run defense, they rank 10th in the NFL.

Does Green Bay Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

In the NFC-North standings, the Packers are placed 3rd with a record of 6-7. Within the NFC, Green Bay holds the 7th spot as they approach week 15. The Packers have put together an above .500 record versus the spread this season, currently at 7-6. Their average scoring margin for this season is +1.

After their 24-22 loss to the Giants, the Packers are looking to bounce back in week 15. Besides their straight-up loss, the Packers also failed to cover the spread as 5.5-point favorites. The over/under line for their game was set at 37 points, and the teams exceeded it with a combined total of 46 points.

Offensively, Jordan Love finished with 218 passing yards while completing 64% of his passes. On the ground, the Packers rushed the ball 25 times for 123 yards. The team converted 5 of 14 third-down opportunites.

The Packers defense comes into the game with rankings of 15th in tackles for loss and 13th in sacks. Their opponents have been scoring 20.5 points per game and gaining 342.1 yards (per game).

Packers vs. Buccaneers Player Prop

Mike Evans is up against the Packers this week, and his receiving yards prop stands at 72.5 yards. Currently, the over bet offers a payout of -114, implying odds of 53%.

So far this season, Mike Evans has 62 receptions which is 17th among receivers. In addition, he is 12th in targets and has a total of 1020 receiving yards this season. Given their matchup against an inconsistent Green Bay secondary, I like Evans to surpass his line of 72.5 receiving yards.

  • The Prop: Mike Evans Over 72.5 Receiving Yards (-114)

Packers VS. Buccaneers Predictions

Green Bay initially opened as 3.0 point favorites on their home turf. The lines have shifted in their favor, now standing at -3.5.

An intriguing matchup to watch is Green Bay’s passing game against the Tampa Bay secondary. In their last game, Tampa Bay had difficulties containing Atlanta. I’m leaning towards Green Bay to cover as 3.5-point favorites.

The Pick: Packers -3.5 | -107 at Fanduel Sportsbook