Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Los Angeles Chargers Preview:
In Week 15, the 7-6 Tampa Bay Buccaneers travel to Los Angeles to take on the 8-5 Chargers in a game that has massive impacts on their playoff futures. Both teams are still in the hunt for playoff spots, with Tampa Bay aiming to keep their lead in the NFC South and Los Angeles seeking a wild card berth.
The Buccaneers had an interesting 28-13 win over the Raiders last week. There were plenty of turnovers, and both teams dealt with massive injury blows. Unfortunately for the Buccaneers, they picked up the win but lost starting safety Antoine Winfield Jr. for a few weeks due to injury.
The Chargers are coming off a divisional loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. It was another game in which the Chargers’ defense flexed its muscles. They held the Chiefs to just 19 points.
Looking to rebound against the Buccaneers, the Chargers are 3-point favorites on DraftKings Sportsbook.
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How to Watch Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Los Angeles Chargers Live on Sunday:
- Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024
- Time: 4:25 PM ET
- Site: SoFi Stadium
- City: Inglewood, CA
- TV/Streaming: FOX
Latest Game Odds for Buccaneers at Chargers - Week 15:
The latest odds as of Tuesday morning courtesy of DraftKings:
- Moneyline: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+135), Los Angeles Chargers (-155)
- Spread: Chargers -3
- Total: 46.5
NBC Sports Bet Best Bets:
NBC Sports analyst Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) is leaning towards the Chargers -3 as the best bet…
Thomas: “As it stands now, there is not enough clarity on player availability to lock any bet in. The Chargers -3 or over 46.5 points would easily be my best bets for this game.
The Chargers desperately need Ladd McConkey for this game. The Buccaneers will score in this one despite the Chargers only allowing a league-lowest 15.9 points per game.
The Buccaneers score 27.9 points per game, the fifth-best in the NFL. Liam Coen has Baker Mayfield playing at a fantastic level. Even with the absence of Chris Godwin, the Buccaneers are scoring in bunches.
Defensively, the Buccaneers leave little to be desired. They allow 23.8 points per game and one of the worst marks in EPA/Play on defense.
The Buccaneers must also deal with losing one of their best defensive players and travel cross-country for this game. It’s a high-scoring Chargers win on Sunday.”
Buccaneers at Chargers Team Stats, Betting Trends:
· The Buccaneers are 8-5 against the spread this season
· The Buccaneers’ record in their last 10 road games stands at 7-3
· The Chargers’ last 3 home games have gone over the Total
Quarterback Matchup for Buccaneers at Chargers:
- Buccaneers: Baker Mayfield – Mayfield has thrown for 3,329 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions this season. His performance will be key in avoiding turnovers against a Chargers defense that can capitalize on mistakes.
- Chargers: Justin Herbert – Herbert has passed for 2,764 yards, 14 touchdowns, and one interception. Herbert does a great job taking care of the football but will likely want to take shots downfield given the Buccaneer’s injuries.
Player News & Injuries:
Buccaneers:
- LB Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (ankle) is questionable
- S Mike Edwards (hamstring) is questionable
- S Antione Winfield Jr (knee) is OUT
- LB KJ Britt (ankle) is questionable
- RB Buckey Irving (back) is questionable
Chargers:
- LB Denzel Perryman (groin) is questionable
- WR Ladd McConkey (knee) is questionable
- S Tony Jefferson (hamstring) is questionable
- TE Will Dissly (shoulder) is questionable
- QB Justin Herbert (leg) is questionable
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