Buccaneers vs. Cowboys Picks & Best Bets 22nd Dec 2024: NFL Week 16 Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends

The Dallas Cowboys will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in NFL action on Sunday at AT&T Stadium, starting at 8:20 p.m. ET.
We performed 10,000 simulations of Sunday's NFL matchup using advanced AI technology to determine the best Buccaneers vs. Cowboys bets, player props and predictions.
Using these simulations, we predict that the Buccaneers will likely win with a projected final score of 25-21.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continually source the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Buccaneers vs. Cowboys Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Buccaneers vs. Cowboys picks combine the power of AI, data and analytics to generate NFL picks that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Buccaneers vs. Cowboys Game Information
- Game Date: Sunday, December 22nd, 2024
- Game Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
- Location: AT&T Stadium
- Spread: Buccaneers -4.5 / Cowboys +4.5
- Moneyline: Buccaneers -225 / Cowboys +200
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 47 Points (-110/-110)
Cowboys +4.5 @ -102 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Cowboys have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the Buccaneers have a probability of 46%.
- DraftKings Sportsbook offers odds of -102 for the Cowboys +4.5, presenting a favorable 3.3% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Over 47 @ -110 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 47, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the over at -110.
- Our analysis indicates a 52% probability that the total will go over 47 points.
Buccaneers vs. Cowboys Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at -225 via BetMGM, whilst the Dallas Cowboys are available at +200 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Buccaneers are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 63% chance of victory.
Even though the Buccaneers are more likely to win, DraftKings Sportsbook offers +200 odds on the Cowboys moneyline, providing an edge of 3.6%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Buccaneers vs. Cowboys
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. Cowboys matchup.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Prediction
Player | Proj. Rush Yds | TD Prob. |
---|---|---|
Bucky Irving | 60 yds | 52% |
Rachaad White | 39 yds | 36% |
Baker Mayfield | 12 yds | 17% |
Player | Proj. Rec Yds | TD Prob. |
---|---|---|
Mike Evans | 93 yds | 51% |
Jalen McMillan | 51 yds | 30% |
Sterling Shepard | 35 yds | 20% |
Baker Mayfield Under 14.5 Rushing Yards (-110)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Baker Mayfield Under 14.5 Rushing Yards | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | -110 |
- Our top prop bet for the Buccaneers is for Baker Mayfield to record under 14.5 rushing yards.
- Our analysis projects this prop to have a probability of 70.5%, providing an edge of 18.2% on the -110 odds offered by FanDuel.
Dallas Cowboys Prediction
Player | Proj. Rush Yds | TD Prob. |
---|---|---|
Rico Dowdle | 72 yds | 43% |
Ezekiel Elliott | 10 yds | 10% |
Hunter Luepke | 7 yds | 15% |
Player | Proj. Rec Yds | TD Prob. |
---|---|---|
CeeDee Lamb | 80 yds | 39% |
Brandin Cooks | 43 yds | 22% |
Jake Ferguson | 39 yds | 24% |
Cooper Rush Under 3.5 Rushing Yards (-130)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Cooper Rush Under 3.5 Rushing Yards | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | -130 |
- Our best prop bet for the Cowboys is for Cooper Rush to record under 3.5 rushing yards.
- According to our analysis, this prop has a probability of 70.4%, providing an edge of 13.9% on the -130 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. Cowboys Betting Trends
In addition to our NFL prop picks, we have sourced the best Buccaneers vs. Cowboys trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Rachaad White Over 9.5 Rushing Attempts
Rachaad White has recorded more than 9.5 rushing attempts in 5 of his last 5 games (100% of the time). You can wager on him to record 10+ rushing attempts again at odds of +114 (47% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Rico Dowdle Over 71.5 Rushing Yards
Rico Dowdle has had more than 71.5 rushing yards in 4 of his last 5 appearances (80%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 71.5 rushing yards again at odds of -105 (51%), available at DraftKings.
Rico Dowdle Over 16.5 Rushing Attempts
Rico Dowdle has had more than 16.5 rushing attempts in 4 of his last 5 appearances (80%). You can wager on him to record over 16.5 rushing attempts again at odds of -114 (53%), again available at FanDuel.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Baker Mayfield of the Buccaneers to record Rushing Yards 14.5 rushing yards, with an edge of 18.2% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are placing a bet on the Cowboys +4.5 to cover.
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