Buccaneers vs. Broncos 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Sep 22

Published Sep. 20, 2024 4:43 p.m. ET

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-0) are considered favorites (-6.5) according to the point spread ahead of their game against the Denver Broncos (0-2) on September 22, 2024, starting at 1:00 p.m. ET, airing on FOX. The game has an over/under of 41 points.

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Buccaneers vs. Broncos Odds & Betting Lines

Buccaneers vs Broncos Betting Information updated as of September 20, 2024, 4:33 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Buccaneers	-6.5	-108	-112	41	-108	-112

Buccaneers vs. Broncos Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Broncos (+6.5)
Pick OU: Under (41)
Prediction: Buccaneers 22 - Broncos 17

How to Watch Tampa Bay vs. Denver

Game Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Raymond James Stadium
Location: Tampa, Florida
TV: Watch on FOX
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Buccaneers vs. Broncos Recent Matchups

In their last four head-to-head contests, Denver has taken down Tampa Bay four times.
Tampa Bay has been outpaced by 34 points in its last four tilts against Denver.

Tampa Bay Betting Info

Tampa Bay has two wins versus the spread in two games this year.
Tampa Bay's games this year have gone over the point total one time in two opportunities (50%).
The Buccaneers have been moneyline favorites one other time this season, a game they won.
Looking at this game's moneyline, the Buccaneers' implied win probability is 73.0%.

Buccaneers Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	213 (426)	13
Rush yards	91 (182)	25
Points scored	28.5 (57)	5
Pass yards against	242.5 (485)	28
Rush yards against	138.5 (277)	20
Points allowed	18 (36)	6

Tampa Bay's Key Players

Offense

Baker Mayfield has 474 passing yards in two games this year, averaging 237 per game with a 73.5% completion percentage and five touchdowns (first in the NFL) against one interception.
He has added 55 rushing yards (27.5 per game) and one touchdown on the ground.
Chris Godwin has 15 receptions (third in the NFL) for 200 yards (second in the NFL) and two TDs. In two games, he is averaging 7.5 catches and 100 yards per game.
In the passing game, Mike Evans, has contributed with 103 receiving yards and two touchdowns (second in the NFL) after hauling in eight balls on 12 targets. Per game, he's averaging 51.5 yards and four receptions over two games.
In the ground game, Rachaad White averages 2 yards per attempt (46th in the NFL) and 24.5 yards per game for 49 total rushing yards. He is still looking to score his first rushing touchdown of the season.
White has been targeted seven times to the tune of seven receptions, 80 yards and zero TDs.

Defense

On defense for the Buccaneers, Sirvocea Dennis has put up 16 tackles, one TFL, and one sack in 2024.
Jordan Whitehead has 19 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.
Christian Izien has totaled 11 tackles and one interception this year.
Zyon McCollum has seven tackles and one interception on the year.

Denver Betting Info

Denver has covered the spread once over two games with a set spread.
The Broncos have been underdogs by 6.5 points or more once this season and covered the spread.
Denver games have gone over the total once this year.
The Broncos have lost both games they've played as underdogs this season.
The oddsmakers' moneyline implies a 31.2% chance of a victory for the Broncos.

Broncos Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	181.5 (363)	22
Rush yards	81.5 (163)	27
Points scored	13 (26)	30
Pass yards against	134 (268)	4
Rush yards against	143.5 (287)	24
Points allowed	19.5 (39)	11

Denver's Key Players

Offense

In two games played this year, Bo Nix has amassed 384 passing yards, while throwing zero touchdowns against four interceptions and completing 59.7% of his attempts.
He's added 60 yards on the ground (first on the Broncos), while scoring one rushing touchdown. He's averaging 30 yards per game and 6.7 per attempt.
Josh Reynolds has 138 receiving yards on nine receptions, while being targeted 13 times.
Javonte Williams is averaging 20 rushing yards per game this season (40 total yards), but has yet to score a rushing touchdown.
Williams' stat sheet includes six receptions (3 per game) on seven targets for 48 yards (24 per game), though he has not scored a touchdown through the air.
Courtland Sutton has 64 receiving yards from five receptions after receiving 16 targets.

Defense

In 2024, Alex Singleton has put up 20 tackles, one TFL, and one interception through two games.
Jonathon Cooper has 11 tackles, two TFL, and two sacks. He is fourth on the Broncos in tackles.
Riley Moss has 15 tackles and one TFL in the 2024 season. He is second on the Broncos in tackles.
Zach Allen has totaled one sack (second on the Broncos) to go with two TFL and six tackles over two games.

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