Mayra Madrigal
Week 18 of the NFL regular season will feature a direct clash in the NFC South Division between Buccaneers vs Falcons. The Tampa Bay arrives to this match with no pressure over their shoulders, as they are already in the postseason after confirming their status as the best in the region. On their part, the Atlanta franchise is no longer playing to achieve anything, as they are in the last place in their division, and as not even a win would help them get into the playoffs.
The NFC South was quite tight, and the last few weeks were quite suspenseful, but the Buccaneers managed to attain two victories in a row to get their ticket to the postseason. The Falcons team tried to get back on its feet last weekend, but the team’s attempt arrived too late.
Find out all the information about the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons clash with JefeBet’s preview, which features the odds and the prediction for the game.
Predictions and Betting Preview for the Buccaneers vs Falcons NFL Week 18 Game on January 8 2023
- Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
- When: Sunday, January 8, 2023, 1:00 PM E.T.
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Betting on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Regular Season Record: 8-8
- DraftKings Spread: +4.0
- BetMGM Moneyline: +165
- Over/Under: 40.5 Points
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are part of the postseason again, and for the second time in a row, they are the leaders of the NFC South Division. Much of the team’s success is due to quarterback Tom Brady, who, at 45 years of age, continues to demonstrate his arm power and his caliber, even in the face of one of the worst seasons of his illustrious career.
The Buccaneers may not have been as dominant as it was expected, but what they did do was enough to advance to the season’s final. They currently have two wins in a row, against the Arizona Cardinals and the Carolina Panthers, and they will try to achieve a three-game winning streak for the first time this campaign.
Betting on the Atlanta Falcons
- Regular Season Record: 6-10
- DraftKings Spread:-4.0
- BetMGM Moneyline: -200
- Over/Under: 40.5 Points
The Atlanta Falcons went into Week 17 of the season already without a Playoff opportunity, but it looks like the arrival of the new year was good for the team, as they attained a 20-19 win over the Arizona Cardinals to end a streak of four losses in a row. The team was inconsistent throughout the season and that took its toll, as they now sit in last place in the NFC South.
At this point, a win in this game won’t change anything for the team, but it could provide some hope moving forward, especially considering that quarterback Desmond Ridder is coming off his first win as a pro, and that he could be considered to remain as the starting quarterback long term.
JefeBet Prediction
The Buccaneers achieved their first goal, and although they will probably keep their usual starters on the gridiron, it is likely that they will not play with a high level of intensity, since they know that the most important part of the campaign is yet to come. Although the Bucs have won their last five meetings with the Falcons, the victory here is expected to go to the home team.
Prediction: Atlanta Falcons win and the Spread is covered (TB 17 – ATL 24).
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