Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-6) vs. Los Angeles Chargers (8-5)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Los Angeles Chargers December 15 2024 – The upcoming confrontation between the Buccaneers and the Chargers, scheduled for Week 15, is bound to be a vital one, particularly coupled with the interplay of the extreme playoff ambitions of both units fighting for honors in the postseason. Tampa Bay is at 7-6, and Los Angeles is a tad ahead at 8-5. Most importantly, this match does not only have implications for their chances during the postseason, but it also stands as an important turning point in the very tight race for positioning.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Los Angeles Chargers December 15 2024 Game Info
| When: | Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 4:25 PM ET |
| Where: | SoFi Stadium |
| TV: | FOX |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Los Angeles Chargers Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Buccaneers | +122 | +2.5 (-120) | Over 43.5 (-120) |
| Chargers | -145 | -2.5 (-120) | Under 43.5 (-120) |
The Buccaneers go into the match as underdogs, which appears to work out for recent trends considering their 4-1 record against the spread (ATS) in the last five games. At the same time, the Chargers, despite the favorites tag, haven’t had such a good time winning as they have gone 6-1 ATS in their last seven encounters. All this mixed bag of competing trends for both the teams set quite in interesting premise for over/under betting.
Baker Mayfield QB vs. Justin Herbert QB
Baker Mayfield has proven to be the spark plug in Tampa Bay’s offense scoring 3,329 playground yards and 101.4 percent passer percentague during a span of 13 games. He endured 32 sack and still managed to accomplish throwing 28 touchdowns with just 13 interceptions as a great means of proving his ability to work around the pressure while making plays.
On the other hand, for the Los Angeles Chargers, Justin Herbert lays low with a decent show as well. Herbert threw 2,764 yards and earned a 98.4% rating and miraculously only had one interception throughout the whole match. Though Tampa Bay’s defense has weaknesses, the quarterback is expected to perform beyond its capabilities against them.
The toughest challenge would be the one associated with Mayfield and Herbert, as they are expected to show the best of Mayfield’s passing technique fused with Herbert’s tactics. Mayfield’s clever deep throws and constant pressure will test the bolstering of the chargers’ secondary. Herbert and the Buccaneers will always be expected to lead the game tick to tick, making it hard for the other to ever catch up.
Buccaneer’s Ground and Air Assault: Resurgence on the Horizon
Bucky Irving and Mike Evans have been vital to the Buccaneers’ offensive scheme. Irving amassed 735 rushing yards while Evans totaled 590 receiving yards over ten games which is evidence of their explosive game-breaking potential. After recent wins against the Raiders and Panthers, their individual performances have triggered the resurgence of the Tampa Bay team, indicating that their offensive form might continue.
Chargers’ Offensive Strategy: Balancing Act
Due to several erratic performances, Gus Edwards and Joshua Palmer have had to raise their performance for the Chargers. While Palmer was able to convert 492 receiving yards in 12 games, Edwards managed to rush only 274 yards from 9 games. Their fight would be finding consistency against a Buccaneers defense that has been soft and yet policy-wise active.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Betting Trends
Tampa Bay are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Tampa Bay’s last 10 games.
Tampa Bay are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games against LA Chargers.
Tampa Bay are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games against LA Chargers.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay’s last 5 games on the road.
Los Angeles Chargers Betting Trends
LA Chargers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of LA Chargers’ last 15 games.
LA Chargers are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of LA Chargers’ last 9 games against Tampa Bay.
LA Chargers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games at home.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Los Angeles Chargers Betting Previews
Considering everything that has been analyzed, including the recent matches, the game looks to be competitive and it might end with a lot of goals being scored. The fact that the Chargers have a strong defense and play well at home might see many opt to place their bets on them. However, one must respect the Buccaneers since they have great potential with Mayfield as one of their key players. Since these two teams have previously had shootout encounters, bettors may want to consider taking Tampa Bay with the points or looking over the total.
Consider placing wagers on the quarterback’s performance and the performances of key receivers such as Evans and Palmer, as they are central figures in any offense. Get ready for a tactical war in which both teams will rely on time management and target weaknesses in the defense.
Score Prediction: Chargers 27, Buccaneers 24.
