Buccaneers at Chargers NFL Week 15 Betting Lines

Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Week 15 Betting Lines

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers can see the finish line with a month remaining on the regular season docket. Since their Week 11 bye, Todd Bowles’ troops have strung together three consecutive NFL odds victories over the Giants, Panthers, and Raiders, capitalizing on a favorable schedule to reclaim the NFC South lead. With the Atlanta Falcons faltering during this same stretch, Tampa now controls its playoff destiny despite being swept by Atlanta earlier in the season. To maintain their momentum, the Buccaneers must address their turnover issues. Despite defeating the Raiders, Baker Mayfield and the offense committed three turnovers, bringing their average to 2.0 per game throughout the win streak. Such lapses could be costly in Week 15 betting when they square off against the Los Angeles Chargers, a playoff-bound team ranked in the top 10 for takeaways. Current action reports from the online sportsbook find NFL bettors gravitating to both sides for this pivotal matchup, with significant playoff implications in play for both teams. For Tampa to secure another victory and stay atop the division, they’ll need to protect the football against a Chargers defense known for capitalizing on opponents' mistakes, while at the same time take advantage of a Chargers offense that could be without a few key playmakers.

Now a winning team through 13 played games, Tampa saw its odds of winning Super Bowl LIX and the NFC fall to 40-1 and 19-1 from 50-1 and 22-1, respectively. The Buccaneers odds of repeating as NFC South champs also got shorter moving to -255 from -115 after gaining a full game on the Falcons who dropped a fourth straight. Tampa’s in-season win total odds remained static at 9.5 with heavier vig now attached to the over. Its odds of returning to the playoffs a fifth straight time moved to -275 from -145 with the “No” jumping to +215 from +120 after initially hitting the board -185. Quite the comeback for a team sitting two games under .500 heading into their bye!

NFL Week 15 Betting Lines

Tampa Bay Buccaneers +3

Los Angeles Chargers -3

Over/Under: 45.5

Money Line: Buccaneers +140, Chargers -160

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 15 Matchup

On Sunday, December 15, 2024, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will take on the Los Angeles Chargers from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. Kickoff time is set for 4:25 p.m. ET with television coverage on FOX. The lookahead NFL Week 15 betting lines opened with Tampa Bay installed 3.5-point underdogs and the total set at 47.5. The number to beat has since shortened up to the key number of +3 due to the Buccaneers being aligned with 70+ percent of the booked bets. However, it’s only taken in 44 percent of the money which lets it be known more respected sharp NFL bettors hit Tampa at the open. Dating back to last season, the Bucs have proven to be profitable investments on the road in going 7-3 both straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) with over bettors also banking due to it cashing seven times with an average of 48.4 points hitting the board. Customers betting on the NFL with cryptocurrency have however looked to the under with it taking in 70+ percent of the bets and 57 percent of the money forcing a 1-point market correction to 46.5 with heavier fig still residing on the low side of the impost.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 14 Recap

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers continued their resurgence in Week 14 betting, securing a 28-13 NFL spread victory over the Las Vegas Raiders to extend their winning streak to three games. This win propelled the Bucs to the top of the NFC South as they aim for a fourth consecutive division title. Baker Mayfield led the charge, throwing for 295 yards and three touchdowns despite three first-half turnovers. His scoring connections included two to rookie Jalen McMillan (15 and 29 yards) and a 5-yard pass to Rachaad White, who also added a 3-yard rushing touchdown to go along with 90 rushing yards on his 17 totes of the pigskin. The Buccaneers capitalized on a weakened Raiders team after Aidan O’Connell was forced from the game in the third quarter with a knee injury. Tampa Bay's defense, anchored by a now healthy Calijah Kancey, limited Las Vegas to 13 points and forced a critical fumble. The Buccaneers pulled away in the fourth quarter outscoring Vegas 14-3 to log the home win and cover. White’s fourth-quarter touchdown extended the lead to 21-10, and McMillan’s second score sealed an 80-yard drive to put the game out of reach. Despite Mayfield’s early mistakes, the Bucs' balanced offense and resilient defense prevailed. Tampa Bay now controls its playoff destiny as they prepare for a tough NFC South stretch to close the season.

2024 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Schedule, Results & Record

Founded in 1976 as an expansion team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost their first 26 games, setting a precedent for much of their early history. While the Buccaneers boast two Super Bowl championships, their legacy has largely been marked by losing seasons and ineptitude. From 1976 to 1996, the Bucs only made the NFL Playoffs three times.

A turning point came in 1997 when head coach Tony Dungy began leading the team to sustained success, taking them to the postseason in four of his final five seasons. However, Dungy couldn't secure a Super Bowl appearance and was replaced by Jon Gruden in 2002.

Gruden immediately led the Buccaneers to a Super Bowl victory in his first season, though some claimed he won with Dungy's team. Dungy later won a Super Bowl with the Indianapolis Colts in 2006. Despite his initial success, Gruden's "Chucky" persona and cocky attitude couldn't sustain playoff momentum, as the Bucs missed the playoffs in the two years following their Super Bowl win. Gruden was eventually fired after producing only two playoff teams in his final six seasons.

From 2008 to 2019, the Buccaneers failed to make the playoffs. However, everything changed with the arrival of Tom Brady in 2020. In his first season away from Bill Belichick and the Patriots, Brady led the Buccaneers to a Super Bowl championship in a dominant upset over the Kansas City Chiefs. Though the future Hall of Fame quarterback hung up his cleats in 2023, the Bucs still managed to punch a ticket to the second season under the guidance of Baker Mayfield who was recently through 2026.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Past Seasons (2000)

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