Chargers vs. Buccaneers 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 15

Updated Dec. 15, 2024 12:45 p.m. ET

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Having taken one straight, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-6) will face the Los Angeles Chargers (8-5). Despite that, the Chargers are slim favorites (-2.5). The expected point total for the matchup is 46.

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Chargers vs. Buccaneers Odds & Betting Lines

Chargers vs Buccaneers Betting Information updated as of December 15, 2024, 12:33 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Chargers	-2.5	-126	-106	46	-110	-110

Chargers vs. Buccaneers Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Buccaneers (+2.5)
Pick OU: Under (46)
Prediction: Chargers 23 - Buccaneers 22

How to Watch Los Angeles vs. Tampa Bay

Game Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024
Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
Venue: SoFi Stadium
Location: Inglewood, California
TV: Watch on FOX
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Chargers vs. Buccaneers Recent Matchups

In their past four matchups, Tampa Bay owns a split 2-2 record against Los Angeles.
Tampa Bay has been outpaced by 7 points in its last four tilts versus Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Betting Info

Los Angeles has played 13 games, posting 10 wins against the spread.
The Chargers have covered the spread when playing as at least 2.5-point favorites in four of four chances this season.
Los Angeles games in 2024 have gone over the point total four times in 13 opportunities (30.8%).
When playing as moneyline favorites, the Chargers have won 88.9% of the time (8-1).
Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Chargers' implied win probability is 58.7%.

Chargers Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	198.1 (2,575)	25
Rush yards	111.5 (1,449)	19
Points scored	21.3 (277)	20
Pass yards against	206.1 (2,679)	8
Rush yards against	117.6 (1,529)	13
Points allowed	15.9 (207)	1

Los Angeles' Key Players

Offense

Justin Herbert has passed for 2,764 yards, 14 touchdowns and one interception this year. He is averaging 212.6 yards per game and 7.6 per attempt, while completing 63.9% of his passes.
He has also rushed for 224 yards (third on the Chargers) and added two touchdowns on the ground, while averaging 17.2 rushing yards per game.
Ladd McConkey has caught 58 passes on 81 targets for 815 total yards and four touchdowns. He is averaging 4.8 catches and 67.9 yards per game in 12 games.
In the passing attack, Quentin Johnston, has racked up 414 receiving yards and seven touchdowns (sixth in the NFL) after hauling in 29 balls on 53 targets. Per game, he's averaging 37.6 yards and 2.6 receptions over 11 games.
Josh Palmer has 30 receptions for 492 yards and one touchdown. He's been targeted 50 times in the passing game, and averages 2.5 receptions and 41.0 yards through 12 games played.

Defense

On defense, Daiyan Henley has 117 tackles, 6.0 TFL, one sack, and six passes defended in 2024.
Derwin James has 77 tackles, 6.0 TFL, 3.5 sacks, and one interception this season.
Tuli Tuipulotu has collected 35 tackles, 9.0 TFL, 7.5 sacks, and two passes defended.
Khalil Mack has 35 tackles, 5.0 TFL, five sacks, and seven passes defended.

Tampa Bay Betting Info

Tampa Bay has put together a record of 8-5-0 against the spread this year.
So far this season, the Buccaneers have been installed as underdogs by a 2.5-point margin or more four times and are 3-1 ATS in those matchups.
Tampa Bay's games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under eight times this season.
The Buccaneers have entered the game as underdogs seven times this season and won twice.
The implied probability of a win by the Buccaneers based on the moneyline is 45.5%.

Buccaneers Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	241 (3,133)	6
Rush yards	138.2 (1,797)	7
Points scored	27.9 (363)	5
Pass yards against	253.4 (3,294)	30
Rush yards against	115.2 (1,497)	11
Points allowed	23.8 (309)	22

Tampa Bay's Key Players

Offense

Baker Mayfield is averaging 7.6 passing yards per attempt (12th in the NFL) and 256.1 yards per game this year, completing 70.2% of his passes on the way to 3,329 total yards (fifth in the NFL), 28 touchdowns (third in the NFL) and 13 interceptions through 13 games.
He's added 240 yards on the ground (third on the Buccaneers), with three rushing touchdowns. He's averaging 18.5 yards per game and 5.3 per attempt.
Bucky Irving averages 56.5 rushing yards per game through 13 games (735 total yards), while scoring six rushing touchdowns.
Irving also has 36 catches for 300 yards (fifth on the Buccaneers). He has been targeted 38 times and averages 23.1 yards per game.
This season in 12 games, Rachaad White has racked up 509 rushing yards (second on the Buccaneers) and scored three rushing touchdowns. He averages 42.4 yards per game and 4.2 per attempt (25th in the NFL).
In addition to his ground game, White has grabbed 41 passes (on 46 targets) for 322 yards (fourth on the Buccaneers), with five receiving touchdowns. He averages 26.8 yards per game.
Mike Evans has 43 catches for 590 yards and seven receiving touchdowns (sixth in the NFL). He averages 4.3 yards per game through 10 games and has been targeted 68 times.

Defense

So far in 2024, Lavonte David has put up 4.0 sacks to go with 6.0 TFL, 92 tackles, and one interception over 13 games.
Zyon McCollum has registered 1.0 TFL, 64 tackles, and two interceptions over 13 games.
YaYa Diaby has 40 tackles, 8.0 TFL, and two sacks in the 2024 season.
Vita Vea's stat sheet includes 35 tackles, 9.0 TFL, six sacks, and one pass defended in 12 games

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