New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Odds, Spread, and Total
The New Orleans Saints will look to end a two-game losing streak and also play a spoiler role for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ playoff chances.
Emeka Egbuka of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs after a catch against the New Orleans Saints during the second half in the game at Caesars Superdome on October 26, 2025 in New Orleans.
Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty ImagesThe New Orleans Saints will look to end a two-game losing streak and also play a spoiler role for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' playoff chances. These teams battle on Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. EST.
The Saints are 2-10 and fourth in the NFC South Division. They just lost to the Miami Dolphins on the road, 21-17. New Orleans was down 16-0 at the half and slowly came back late in the fourth quarter but fell short of a comeback. The Saints won in passing yards 213-134 but lost in rushing yards 164-81. They lost the turnover battle 2-1 but time of possession was pretty even. New Orleans was 2-for-2 in the red zone and 2-for-2 in red zone stops. Wide receiver Devaughn Vele led the way on offense with eight catches for 93 yards and one touchdown.
The Buccaneers are 7-5 and first in the NFC South Division. They are currently fourth in the NFC playoff standings and have an 83% chance of making it. However, the Carolina Panthers are still in the division race. Tampa just beat the Arizona Cardinals at home 20-17. Late in the third quarter with the Bucs leading by 14, the Cardinals made it close, but the Buccaneers held on. Tampa lost in total yards 386-279 and 291-184 in passing yards. The Bucs defense picked up two turnovers and had the slight edge in time of possession. The red zone offense went 2-for-4 and the red zone defense was 0-for-2.
Spread
- Saints +8.5 (-108)
- Buccaneers -8.5 (+100)
Money line
- Saints +376
- Buccaneers -400
Total
- OVER 41.5 (-104)
- UNDER 41.5 (-113)
Note: The above data was collected on Dec. 5, 2025, and may have changed since writing.
Saints vs Buccaneers Betting Trends
- New Orleans is 2-5 ATS in its last seven games.
- The total has gone UNDER in eight of New Orleans' last eight games.
- New Orleans is 2-14 SU in its last 16 games.
- Tampa Bay is 1-5 ATS in its last six games.
- The total has gone UNDER in four of Tampa Bay's last six games.
- Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last six games.
Saints vs Buccaneers Injury Reports
New Orleans Saints
- Taliese Fuaga, OT - Questionable
- Justin Reid, S - Questionable
- Alvin Kamara, RB - Questionable
- Chris Olave, WR - Questionable
- Erik McCoy, C - Injured reserve
- Kendre Miller, RB - Injured reserve
- Trey Palmer, WR - Injured reserve
- Vernon Broughton, DT - Injured reserve
- Julian Blackmon, S - Injured reserve
- Ja'Lynn Polk, WR - Injured reserve
- Landon Young, OT - Injured reserve
- Mason Pline, TE - Injured reserve
- Bub Means, WR - Injured reserve
- Will Clapp, C - Injured reserve
- Nick Saldiveri, OT - Injured reserve
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Tristan Wirfs, OT - Questionable
- Jalen McMillan, WR - Injured reserve
- Chris Godwin Jr., WR - Questionable
- Baker Mayfield, QB - Questionable
- Bucky Irving, RB - Questionable
- Mike Evans, WR - Injured reserve
- Rashad Wisdom, S - Injured reserve
- Ko Kieft, TE - Injured reserve
- Calijah Kancey, DT - Injured reserve
- Cody Mauch, G - Injured reserve
- Jaden Smith, WR - Injured reserve
- JJ Roberts, S - Injured reserve
- David Walker, LB - Injured reserve
Saints vs Buccaneers Predictions and Picks
New Orleans is currently ranked 20th in passing yards, 29th in rushing yards, 30th in points scored, and 22nd in points against. The Saints are struggling, but that doesn't mean they won't put up a fight against a division opponent. Over a month ago, this team lost at home to the Bucs 23-3. However, since then, the offense is trending up and the defense has been playing decent. Rookie Tyler Shough has taken over at quarterback and will look for a better first half on offense.
Tampa Bay is ranked 19th in passing yards, 21st in rushing yards, 17th in points scored, and 23rd in points allowed. The Bucs just ended a three-game losing streak and finally got the defense in check again. Their offense is getting healthier with running back Bucky Irving back and wide receiver Mike Evans potentially returning from injury soon. Irving will look to have a solid day against the Saints' below-average rushing defense. Also, the Buccaneers have won the last three matchups against New Orleans and will look for a good effort on both sides of the ball.
Best Bet: Under
The Saints' offense has been inconsistent all season, but the defense has shown some fight lately. The Bucs recovered after three brutal losses, but the offense didn't score that much against a below-average Cardinals team, and they also barely won the game. Tampa's defense is still a good strength for the team.
