The New Orleans Saints host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday Dec 27, as the Saints look to clinch the NFC’s No.1 spot with a win. The teams have split their last 10 meetings, but the Saints won their last meeting. NFL oddsmakers at SPORTSBOOK.com have the Saints as -14 point home favs over the Buccaneers with the over/under set at 49 points . Be sure to get your Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints NFL Week 16 Predictions in now at SPORTSBOOK.com
The Buccaneers (2-12) won in Seattle 24-7 in Week 15 with no chance of a playoff appearance. QB Josh Freeman made 16 of 26 passes for 205 yards with two TD’s and an interception; overall he’s thrown for 1,412 yards with nine TD’s and 14 interceptions for a 60.1 passer rating. RB Derrick Ward had 19 carries for 67 yards and he made a six yard TD catch, while TE Kellen Winslow made six catches for 93 yards. RB Carnell Williams added a 22 yard TD. The Bucs defense had four interceptions on the day. The Bucs only source of offense is TE Kellen Winslow, who was held in check the last time these two met . He leads with 752 yards receiving and five TD’s, but has been scoreless in six games. He’ll be trying to move the chains against the Saints 24th ranked rush defense. Their 23rd ranked running game will be up against the Saints 19th ranked rush defense. RB Cadillac Williams has three rushing TD’s in his last three games against the Saints. The Bucs have averaged 11ppg and allowed 16.3ppg in their last three games. They are 1-6 SU on the road where they average 16.7ppg and give up an average 21.4ppg.They are 5-9 ATS and 6-8 over/under.
The Saints (13-1) lost to Dallas 17-24 at home in Week 15, but can clinch the NFC's No. 1 seed in the playoffs with a win. QB Drew Brees made 29 of 45 passes for 298 yards with one TD and an interception; overall he’s thrown for 4,130 yards with 33 TD’s and 11 interceptions for a 109.4 passer rating. RB Reggie Bush had one carry for 29 yards, while WR Marques Colston made five catches for 86 yards. TE Lance Moore added their lone TD. Their defense managed a low three sacks. The Saints can turn a negative into a positive this week after they suffered their first loss and can now focus on their task at hand, the playoffs. QB Drew Brees has a chance to shine this week as his third ranked pass game goes against the Bucs eighth ranked pass defense, that has given up the league's fifth-most passing TD’s . WR Marques Colston leads the Saints with 994 yards receiving and nine TD’s; he has three TD’s in four games. They have the fifth best ground game in the league and they’ll look to abuse the Bucs 30th ranked rush defense. The Saints lead the league in points scored averaging 34.5ppg. The Saints have averaged 25.3ppg and allowed 25.7ppg in their last three games. They are 6-1 SU at home where they average 33.9ppg and allow 21.7ppg. They are 8-6 ATS and 7-7 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Buccaneers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings in New Orleans.
- Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
- Road team is 10-3 ATS in their last 13 meetings.
- Buccaneers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Buccaneers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf.
- Saints are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. NFC South.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints
When: Sun, Dec 27, 2009 1:00 PM ET
Line: SPORTSBOOK.com
Pick: Saints -14
Point-Spreads.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints NFL Week 16 Predictions
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