This Sunday, look forward to an exciting NFL Week 16 clash between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are reigning in the NFC South after winning eight games and losing six this season. On the other side, the Dallas Cowboys are third in the NFC East with six wins and eight defeats so far. The best NFL betting experts predict the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win in this game.
The preview information
Date: December 22, Sunday | Time: 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
TV: NBC
Stream: NFL+/Fubo TV
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Vs Dallas Cowboys Odds, Spread, Moneyline
Moneyline: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-203) vs Dallas Cowboys (+176)
Spread: Tampa Bay Buccaneers -4 (-105) vs Dallas Cowboys +4 (-108)
Total (O/U): Tampa Bay Buccaneers (o49) vs Dallas Cowboys (u49)
*All odds are subject to change depending on the time of this posting
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers took on the Los Angeles Chargers in the previous week and won the game with a final score of 40-17. Against the Chargers, Tampa Bay’s QB Baker Mayfield went for 288 yards, completing 22 passes out of 27 attempts. Mayfield scored four touchdowns in that game, with a solo interception. In terms of rushing, Bucky Irving managed 15 carries for 117 yards, while Mike Evans defended with nine receptions for 159 yards, scoring twice.
Players to watch:
Baker Mayfield: 3,617 Yds, 32 TD, 14 INT
Mike Evans: 52 Rec, 749 Yds, 9 TD
Lavonte David: 65 Solo, 5.5 Sack. 3 FF, 1 INT
Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys had an easy game last week against the Carolina Panthers, winning the matchup 30-14. In that game, Cooper Rush led Dallas’ offense with 18 pass completions out of 29 attempts for 214 yards. The QB also managed to score a trio of touchdowns in that game. Rico Dowdle took charge of the rushing with 25 carries for 149 yards. On defense, CeeDee Lamb contributed nine receptions for 116 yards, scoring once.
Players to watch:
Dak Prescott: 1,978 Yds, 11 TD, 8 INT
Rico Dowdle: 177 Car, 880 Yds, 1 TD
CeeDee Lamb: 94 Rec, 1,089 Yds, 6 TD
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Vs Dallas Cowboys Injury Report
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Lavonte David (LB) Injured – Rest
Kyle Johnson (WR) Out – Ankle
Ben Bredeson (G) Injured – Shoulder
K.J. Britt (LB) Out – Ankle
Marcus Edwards (SAF) Out – Hamstring
Marquez Evans (WR) Injured – Hamstring
- Russell (LB) Questionable – Hamstring
- Shepard (WR) Questionable – Foot
- Smith (SAF) Injured – Knee
Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (OLB) Questionable – Ankle
- Izien (SAF) Questionable – Groin
Rashard Jarrett (WR) Injured – Finger
- Kieft (TE) Injured – Ankle
- Watts (OLB) Out – Knee
Antoine Winfield (SAF) Out – Knee
- Gaines (DL) Injured – Knee
William Gholston (DL) Injured – Knee
- Hall (DL) Injured – Shoulder
- Hayes (DB) Questionable – Hamstring
- Irving (RB) Questionable – Back
Tristan Wirfs (T) Injured – Foot
Dallas Cowboys
Tre’Davious Diggs (CB) Out – Knee
- Johnson (LB) Questionable – Illness
- Lewis (CB) Questionable – Hamstring
Eric Kendricks (MLB) Questionable – Personal
Nick Vigil (LB) Questionable – Foot
- Lamb (WR) Injured – Shoulder
Rico Dowdle (RB) Injured – Knee
DeMarvion Overshown (LB) Out – Knee
- Smith (OL) Injured – Ankle
- Bland (CB) Injured – Foot
- Thomas (SAF) Out – Knee
- Beebe (OG) Out – Concussion
- Guyton (OT) Injured – Ankle
- Goodwin (CB) Questionable – Hamstring
- Kneeland (DE) Injured – Knee
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Vs Dallas Cowboys Betting Trends
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Tampa Bay’s last 11 games.
Tampa Bay are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
Tampa Bay are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games against Dallas.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay’s last 6 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas.
Tampa Bay are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference.
Tampa Bay are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference East division.
Tampa Bay are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games played in December.
Dallas Cowboys
Dallas are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas’ last 5 games.
Dallas are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Dallas’ last 8 games against Tampa Bay.
Dallas are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games at home.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas’ last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Dallas’ last 11 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference.
Dallas are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference South division.
Dallas are 14-4 SU in their last 18 games played in December.
Dallas are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games played in week 16.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Vs Dallas Cowboys Summary and Prediction
Both these teams have been putting up mediocre performances so far in the season, and are getting desperate to finish on a strong note. The Cowboys need to seal up their defense if they want to win here. Take the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win, 23-21.
Moneyline: Buccaneers (-203)
Spread: Under 4
Total: Over 49
Predicted Score: 23-21, Buccaneers win.
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