Saints vs. Buccaneers Prediction: Tampa Bay Predicted to Win in NFL Week 18 [2025]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will square off with the New Orleans Saints in NFL Week 18 action at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, starting at 1:00PM ET.

Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NFL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Buccaneers as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Using the most recent data, our experts ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday's New Orleans-Tampa Bay game," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.

"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows the Buccaneers with a win probability of 91%, while the Saints have 9%."

This updated Saints vs. Buccaneers betting preview builds on my early Saints vs. Buccaneers prediction that I released at the start of the week.

For a closer look at today’s game, including the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Saints vs. Buccaneers predictions page.

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Saints vs. Bucs Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

The NFL Week 18 action between the Buccaneers and Saints at Raymond James Stadium is scheduled to start at 1:00PM ET.

• Who: New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Date: Sunday, January 5, 2025
• Time: 1:00PM ET/10:00AM PT
• Venue: Raymond James Stadium
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
• Merchandise: Buy Buccaneers and Saints gear at Fanatics

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of this week's Saints vs. Buccaneers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

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Saints vs. Buccaneers Predictions

Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NFL game between the Saints and Buccaneers 10,000 times as part of our NFL predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives the Buccaneers a 91% chance of defeating the Saints in Week 18 of the NFL season. Our predicted final score has the Buccaneers winning 29-15.

According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and the Saints and Buccaneers each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 44.5 points also has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Saints vs. Buccaneers Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Saints vs. Buccaneers Picks

Our model's strongest edge in today's Saints vs. Buccaneers matchup is on the moneyline.

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Saints vs. Buccaneers TD Scorers

Who will score the first touchdown in Saints vs. Buccaneers?

According to our model, Tampa Bay's Bucky Irving is most likely to score the first touchdown in Saints vs. Buccaneers.

Our projections give Irving a 15.0% chance of getting in for six first at Raymond James Stadium, while the Buccaneers RB is a 57.4% chance of registering an anytime touchdown.

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Saints vs Buccaneers Player Props

Discover our predictions for the players likely to lead in passing, rushing and receiving yards for both the Saints and Buccaneers. For detailed projections, join Dimers Pro.

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Saints vs. Buccaneers Quarterbacks

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Saints' Spencer Rattler is projected to throw for fewer yards than the Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield.

Saints Rushing

Jamaal Williams, Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Jordan Mims are projected to be the leading rushers for the Saints.

Buccaneers Rushing

Bucky Irving, Rachaad White and Baker Mayfield are expected to lead the Buccaneers in rushing yards.

Saints Receiving

Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Juwan Johnson, Foster Moreau, Cedrick Wilson and Kevin Austin are projected to top the receiving yards for the Saints.

Buccaneers Receiving

Mike Evans, Jalen McMillan, Payne Durham, Sterling Shepard and Bucky Irving are projected to lead the Buccaneers in receiving yards.

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Conclusion

We predict the Buccaneers, with a 91% win probability, will likely beat the Saints in Week 18 of the NFL season.

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