Buccaneers vs Saints Odds: Who Is Favored To Win?
Currently, the 5-2 Bucs are favored to win by 4.5 points, meaning the Buccaneers need to win by at least five points to cover the spread.
| Team | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
| Buccaneers | -4.5 (-105) | O 46.5 (-110) | -218 |
| Saints | +4.5 (-115) | U 46.5 (-110) | +180 |
As 4.5-point favorites, the 5–2 Bucs are expected to beat the 1–6 Saints. Tampa Bay currently sits first in the division, while New Orleans is last. If the Bucs win the division, they will secure a playoff spot for the sixth straight year.
Buccaneers vs Saints Spread: What The Spread Tells Us
Currently, the spread indicates that oddsmakers believe the Bucs are significantly better equipped to win this matchup. At 4.5 points, just under a touchdown, the Bucs are likely being rewarded for having more stability at quarterback. Tampa Bay QB Baker Mayfield has the third-shortest odds to win MVP, while New Orleans is led by a struggling new QB
Buccaneers vs Saints Line: What The Moneyline Tells Us
The moneyline is currently: Bucs -218, Saints +180. At -218, the Bucs are expected to win the game. A moneyline indicates expected straight-up winners and losers, and the further they are from +100/-100 indicates how strong oddsmakers feel about the win.
Buccaneers' Chances To Win vs Saints
The Buccaneers have strong talent on both sides of the ball, but the roster is dealing with injuries. The Saints have been a disappointment all season, and even though the game is in New Orleans, the Bucs look to have no problem taking the victory, even with top players like Mike Evans on IR.
How Tampa Bay Beats New Orleans
The Bucs can get the win if they stick to what’s been working all season. Defensively, they need to force turnovers, stop the run, and pressure Saints QB Spencer Rattler. Offensively, they should lean on their strong ground game led by RB Rachaad White and spread the ball around for a more consistent passing attack.
How New Orleans Beats Tampa Bay
For the Saints to get the win, New Orleans will need to generate turnovers and exploit Tampa Bay's weaknesses, such as missing key players. They will also need to dominate the line of scrimmage and establish their running game to put points on the board.
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History of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints Games
The Bucs and Saints squared off for the first time in 1977 in a game that the Bucs won 33-14. From their first game in 1977 until 2002, the Bucs and Saints were just another game on the schedule for one another. However, in 2002 the Bucs and Saints moved into the same division and have been battling for bragging rights ever since. Over the last 20 years, they've won three combined Super Bowls, three combined NFC Championships, and 29 overall playoff appearances.
Buccaneers Record vs Saints
The New Orleans Saints have spent much of their collective time in the NFL dominating the match-up with an overall record of 40-27 dating all the way back to their first game in 1977. The last time the Saints beat the Bucs was on December 31, 2023. The Bucs have won four of the last five against the Saints.
All-Time Best Buccaneers vs Saints Games
Game 1: January 17, 2021
The only time the Bucs and the Saints have met in the playoffs matched two future hall of famers at quarterback - Tom Brady (Bucs) and Drew Brees (Saints). After sweeping the series during the regular season, the Saints threw three interceptions and star wide receiver Michael Thomas was held to zero catches, in a 30-20 loss, the ultimately put the Bucs in the NFC Championship against the Green Bay Packers and then to a Super Bowl victory in Tampa Bay at Super Bowl LV. This was also the final game of Drew Brees' illustrious career.
Game 2: December 11, 1977
When Tampa Bay entered the NFL in 1976, they proceeded to winless for the next 26 games - until the met the New Orleans Saints for game 27. The Bucs intercepted Saints quarterback Archie Manning three times returning two of them for touchdowns in a game that wasn't even as close as the 33-14 final score.
Game 3: December 6, 1987
When the Saints beat the Bucs 44-34 moving to 9-3 on the season, the Saints clinched their first playoff birth in 20 seasons in the NFL and their first-ever winning season. Since then, the Saints have had the 11th-best record in the NFL and have had 16 winning seasons since, but it had to start somewhere and it did on this fateful December day.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints FAQ:
The Buccaneers are currently 4.5-point favorites vs the Saints. Vegas lines could change between now and the game but this is expected to be a close matchup between two NFC South teams. The over/under is set at 46.5 points.
The New Orleans Saints lead the historical match-up 40–27. The Bucs have won the last two games in the series and are expected to win this Week 8 matchup as 4.5-point favorites. Tampa Bay will host New Orleans in Week 14.
The Buccaneers and Saints play on October 26, 2025, in Week 8 in New Orleans. They will play again on December 7, 2025, in Week 14 in Tampa Bay. The Bucs are favored to win both matchups, being 4.5-point favorites in Week 8.
The Buccaneers and The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won their first-ever matchup against the New Orleans Saints, defeating them 33–14 on December 11, 1977. The Bucs are favored to win the first meeting between the two teams this season in Week 8.
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