Buccaneers vs. Chargers Picks & Best Bets 15th Dec 2024: NFL Week 15 Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
The Los Angeles Chargers will meet the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in NFL action on Sunday at SoFi Stadium, beginning at 4:25 p.m. ET.
We conducted 10,000 simulations of Sunday's NFL matchup using state-of-the-art AI technology to pinpoint the best Buccaneers vs. Chargers bets, player props and predictions.
Our predictions show that the Chargers will likely defeat the Buccaneers with a projected final score of 23-21.
To get the maximum value from these predictions, we continually source the best odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Buccaneers vs. Chargers Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Buccaneers vs. Chargers picks combine the power of AI, statistics and analytics to generate NFL predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Buccaneers vs. Chargers Game Information
- Game Date: Sunday, December 15th, 2024
- Game Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
- Location: SoFi Stadium
- Spread: Buccaneers +3 / Chargers -3
- Moneyline: Buccaneers +136 / Chargers -158
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 46 Points (-112/-108)
Buccaneers +3 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Buccaneers have a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the Chargers have a probability of 42%.
- DraftKings Sportsbook offers odds of -105 for the Buccaneers +3, presenting a favorable 7% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 46 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 46 at DraftKings Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the under at -108.
- Our analysis suggests a slightly higher chance that the total will stay under 46 points.
Buccaneers vs. Chargers Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at +136 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the Los Angeles Chargers are available at -158 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Chargers are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 58% chance of prevailing.
Although the Chargers are more likely to win, DraftKings Sportsbook offers +136 odds on the Buccaneers moneyline, making it our recommended moneyline bet, as it represents the best value currently available.
Our Player Prop Picks for Buccaneers vs. Chargers
Here, we have outlined the projected player stats for the top offensive players on each team. We have then compared these projections to the odds and lines with the sportsbooks to produce NFL player props for Sunday's Buccaneers vs. Chargers matchup.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Prediction
| Player | Proj. Rush Yds | TD Prob. |
|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | 59 yds | 40% |
| Rachaad White | 35 yds | 33% |
| Sean Tucker | 28 yds | 24% |
| Player | Proj. Rec Yds | TD Prob. |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Evans | 75 yds | 37% |
| Cade Otton | 40 yds | 23% |
| Jalen McMillan | 32 yds | 15% |
Rachaad White Under 43.5 Rushing Yards (-130)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachaad White Under 43.5 Rushing Yards | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | -130 |
- Our top prop bet for the Buccaneers is for Rachaad White to record under 43.5 rushing yards.
- Our analysis projects this prop to have a probability of 78.7%, giving us an edge of 22.2% on the -130 odds offered by DraftKings.
Los Angeles Chargers Prediction
| Player | Proj. Rush Yds | TD Prob. |
|---|---|---|
| Gus Edwards | 39 yds | 32% |
| Kimani Vidal | 36 yds | 27% |
| Justin Herbert | 14 yds | 26% |
| Player | Proj. Rec Yds | TD Prob. |
|---|---|---|
| Ladd McConkey | 60 yds | 39% |
| Quentin Johnston | 37 yds | 31% |
| Stone Smartt | 29 yds | 31% |
Joshua Palmer Under 40.5 Receiving Yards (-115)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Palmer Under 40.5 Receiving Yards | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | -115 |
- Our best prop bet for the Chargers is for Joshua Palmer to record under 40.5 receiving yards.
- According to our analysis, this prop has a probability of 82.2%, providing an edge of 28.8% on the -115 odds offered by DraftKings.
These NFL player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Buccaneers vs. Chargers Betting Trends
In addition to our NFL prop picks, we have sourced the best Buccaneers vs. Chargers trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Rachaad White Over 9.5 Rushing Attempts
Rachaad White has recorded more than 9.5 rushing attempts in 4 of his last 5 appearances (80% success rate). You can wager on him to record 10+ rushing attempts again at odds of -120 (55% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Baker Mayfield Over 234.5 Passing Yards
Baker Mayfield has had more than 234.5 passing yards in 6 of his last 8 games (75%). You can place a wager on him to record over 234.5 passing yards again at odds of -110 (52%), also available at FanDuel.
Baker Mayfield Over 22.5 Passing Completions
Baker Mayfield has had more than 22.5 passing completions in 5 of his last 8 games (62%). You can bet on him to record over 22.5 passing completions again at odds of -102 (50%), again available at FanDuel.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Joshua Palmer of the Chargers to record Receiving Yards 40.5 receiving yards, with an edge of 28.8% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're betting on the Buccaneers +3 to cover.
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