Buccaneers vs Saints Prediction and Pick, Week 8

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers enter this Week 8 divisional matchup against the New Orleans Saints with clear momentum and control of the NFC South picture. Tampa Bay has been one of the more consistent teams in the conference through the first half of the season, winning five of their last six games, including a 30-19 victory over the 49ers and a 38-35 thriller in Seattle. Their offense continues to hum under the guidance of a balanced attack — ranking 7th in the league in scoring at 27 points per game and 6th in passing yards per game (243.4). What’s most impressive is their ability to maintain offensive efficiency while keeping turnovers to a minimum; the Bucs rank 2nd in total turnovers (0.4 per game), which has allowed them to stay ahead in tight games. Their passing game has been crisp, with top-10 rankings in completions and yards per attempt, while the defense has done just enough to complement that production. Against a Saints team that has struggled to find rhythm offensively, Tampa Bay’s combination of tempo, passing precision, and red-zone execution could once again be the deciding factor.

The Saints, meanwhile, are fighting to stay afloat after a brutal stretch of results. Losers in six of their last seven, New Orleans continues to battle inconsistency on both sides of the ball. While they’ve shown flashes — such as their 26-14 win over the Giants — the offense has been a major concern. Ranking 28th in points per game (18.4) and 29th in yards per play (4.61), the Saints simply haven’t been able to sustain drives or finish possessions with touchdowns. Their quarterback play has been uneven, and while the rushing game has been decent at 116.8 yards per contest, it hasn’t been enough to offset the lack of explosiveness through the air. Against Tampa Bay’s defense, which ranks top-10 in rush defense (92.4 YPG allowed) and 15th in yards per play allowed, it’s hard to see the Saints generating consistent offense. To make matters worse, they’ve been plagued by penalties and turnovers at inopportune times, ranking near the bottom of the league in both categories.

Head-to-head, Tampa Bay has clearly had the upper hand lately, winning three of the last four meetings — including a dominant 51-27 win in New Orleans earlier this season. The Buccaneers have developed a formula for success against their division rivals: pressure early, capitalize on short fields, and force the Saints into uncomfortable passing situations. Given the current form of both teams, that pattern could repeat here. Tampa Bay’s offense has been in sync, their defense opportunistic, and they’ve proven capable of winning both shootouts and defensive battles. New Orleans, on the other hand, continues to spiral, with little evidence of a turnaround coming soon. The trends, stats, and momentum all point in one direction for this divisional showdown.

Buccaneers vs Saints Prediction: Head to Head

Date	Team	Opp	Close	Result	ATS/OU
Jan 5, 2025	Buccaneers	Saints	-14.5 / 44.5	Won 27-19	Lost / Over
Oct 13, 2024	Buccaneers	@Saints	-3.5 / 42.5	Won 51-27	Won / Over
Dec 31, 2023	Buccaneers	Saints	-2.5 / 42.5	Lost 13-23	Lost / Under
Oct 1, 2023	Buccaneers	@Saints	+4.5 / 41	Won 26-9	Won / Under
Dec 5, 2022	Buccaneers	Saints	-3.5 / 40.5	Won 17-16	Lost / Under
Sep 18, 2022	Buccaneers	@Saints	-2.5 / 43.5	Won 20-10	Won / Under
Dec 19, 2021	Buccaneers	Saints	-11.5 / 45.5	Lost 0-9	Lost / Under
Oct 31, 2021	Buccaneers	@Saints	-4 / 48.5	Lost 27-36	Lost / Over
Jan 17, 2021	Buccaneers	@Saints	+2.5 / 53	Won 30-20	Won / Under
Nov 8, 2020	Buccaneers	Saints	-3 / 51	Lost 3-38	Lost / Under

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