The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are riding a three game win streak and they’ve won five of their last six games, while the New Orleans Saints have won back to back for the first time this season. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-3) host the New Orleans Saints (6-5), Sunday Nov 30, at Raymond James Stadium for some bone crunching NFL Week 13 action. NFL oddsmakers at SBGglobal.com have the Buccaneers as -3 ½ point home favs over the Saints with the over/under set at 47 ½ points. Get your Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints NFL Week 13 Predictions in now at SBGglobal.com
The Bucs beat the Lions 38-20 on the road in Week 12. QB Jeff Garcia made 13 of 18 passes for 165 yards with two touchdown pass and no interceptions; he has seven touchdown passes for 1,784 yards with three interceptions in eight starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Warrick Dunn with 14 carries for 90 yards with a touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Ike Hilliard with two catches for 51 yards with a touchdown, while TE Jerramy Stevens added a touchdown. The Bucs are averaging 23.4 ppg and they give up an average 16.4 ppg. At home they are 5-0 SU where they average 24 ppg and they give up an average 11.2 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 12th in the league averaging 342 yards a game, thanks to their 11th ranked passing game that’s good for 227 yards per-game. Their running game sits averagely ranked 13th in the league averaging 115 yards a game. RB Earnest Graham leads the Bucs with four touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 4th best in the league allowing 274 yards per-game, thanks to their second ranked pass defense that allows 174 yards a game, they are good against the rush with a 12th ranked rush defense that gives up an average 100 yards per-game. The Bucs are 7-4 ATS and 5-6 over/under.
The Saints pounded the Packers 51-29 at home in Week 12. QB Drew Brees made 20 of 26 passes for 323 yards with four touchdown pass and no interceptions; he has 22 touchdown passes for 3,574 yards with 11 interceptions in 11 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Pierre Thomas with 15 carries for 87 yards with two touchdowns, while RB Deuce McAllister pounded in a touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Lance Moore with five catches for 115 yards with two touchdowns, while WR Marques Colston and TE Billy Miller each added a touchdown. The Saints are averaging 28.8 ppg and they give up an average 25.3 ppg. On the road they are 1-4 SU where they average 22.6 ppg and they give up an average 29.4 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked best in the league averaging 411 yards a game, thanks to their 1st ranked passing game that’s good for 319 yards per-game. Their running game sits poorly ranked 27th in the league averaging 92 yards a game. RB Reggie Bush leads the Saints with eight touchdowns and is listed as questionable for Week 13. Their overall defense is ranked 23rd in the league allowing 348 yards per-game, no thanks to their 25th ranked pass defense that allows 237 yards a game, they are average against the rush with a 18th ranked rush defense that gives up an average 110 yards per-game. The Saints are 7-4 ATS and 7-3 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Over is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.
- Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Tampa Bay.
- Saints are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
- Buccaneers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.
- Buccaneers are 5-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
- Buccaneers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win.
- Saints are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
- Saints are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a S.U. win.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints NFL Week 13 Predictions
When: Sun, Nov 30, 2008 1:00 PM ET
Line: SBGglobal.com
Pick: Bucs -3 ½
Point-Spreads.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints NFL Week 13 Predictions- Bucs -3 ½
The Bottom Line: The Bucs have a great pass defense that is sure to shut down the Saints, plus the Saints don’t have a running game. Go Bucs! Get your Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints NFL Week 13 Predictions in now at SBGglobal.com and receive a 30% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
