The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-8) and Arizona Cardinals (4-10) will battle in a Week 16 matchup. The Cardinals, on the moneyline to win, and the Buccaneers, listed at on the spread, kick things off on December 25, 2022 at 8:20 PM ET on NBC. A point total of points has been set for the matchup.
The insights in this article are based off odds valid as of December 25, 2022 at 8:48 PM ET. Head to the table below for the latest lines for this matchup and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!
Buccaneers Vs Cardinals Odds
Computer Pick
| ATS pick | Over/Under pick |
|---|---|
| Cardinals (+7.5) | Over (41.5) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Rankings
| Buccaneers | Cardinals | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 17.6 (29) | 20.9 (21) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 20.6 (6) | 26.6 (29) |
| Off. Yards per Play (Rank) | 5.0 (25) | 4.8 (29) |
| Def. Yards per Play (Rank) | 5.1 (7) | 5.6 (20) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 18 (13) | 18 (13) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 13 (29) | 17 (17) |
Buccaneers Betting Insights
- Against the spread, the Buccaneers are 3-10-1 this year.
- Tampa Bay has yet to win ATS (0-3) when playing as at least 7.5-point favorites this season.
- Out of 14 Buccaneers games so far this year, four have gone over the total.
- Buccaneers games have had more than 41.5 points scored on four occasions this season.
- The point total average for Tampa Bay games this season is 44.0, 2.5 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
Cardinals Betting Insights
- The Cardinals have covered the spread six times in 14 games.
- Arizona has no wins ATS (0-1) as a 7.5-point underdog or more this season.
- The Cardinals have played 14 games this season, and seven of them have hit the over.
- There have been nine Arizona games this season with more than 41.5 points scored.
- The average total for Cardinals games is 46.5 points, 5.0 more than this game’s over/under.
Buccaneers Players to Watch
- Tom Brady has compiled 3,897 yards (278.4 ypg) on 411-of-623 passing with 20 touchdowns compared to seven interceptions this season.
- Leonard Fournette has carried the ball 159 times for a team-high 568 yards (43.7 per game) with three scores. He has also caught 59 passes for 410 yards and three receiving touchdowns.
- Rachaad White has carried the ball 107 times for 408 yards (29.1 per game) and one touchdown while also racking up 247 yards through the air, scoring one time.
- Mike Evans’ leads his squad with 888 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 64 catches (out of 108 targets) and scored three touchdowns.
- Chris Godwin has hauled in 81 receptions totaling 785 yards, finding the end zone three times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Devin White leads the team with 5.5 sacks. He’s also the team’s tackle leader, and has amassed 6.0 TFL and 106 tackles.
- Carlton Davis has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has 59 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and 11 passes defended to his name.
Cardinals Players to Watch
- The team’s top rusher, James Conner, has carried the ball 152 times for 624 yards (56.7 per game) with six touchdowns. He’s also caught 36 passes for 228 yards and one touchdown.
- Keaontay Ingram has run for 53 yards across 23 attempts, scoring one touchdown.
- DeAndre Hopkins has racked up 713 receiving yards on 63 receptions to pace his squad so far this season while scoring three touchdowns as a receiver.
- Greg Dortch has caught 34 passes and compiled 324 receiving yards (24.9 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Robby Anderson’s 19 receptions (on 43 targets) have netted him 269 yards (19.2 ypg) and one touchdown.
- J.J. Watt has 9.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has 12.0 TFL and 27 tackles.
- Budda Baker is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s amassed 102 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two interceptions.
- Isaiah Simmons has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 74 tackles, 4.0 TFL, 3.0 sacks, and six passes defended.
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