Tampa Bay To Hold Off Washington Sunday Night

The NFC again rules this portion of the NFL Wildcard Round here at Online Sports Betting. Next up, we look at a contest with two teams who faced off again all the way back in Week 1. The Tampa Bay Packers entertain the Washington Commanders on Sunday night. Tampa Bay comes in with a worse record but a higher seed due to winning the NFC South. Washington is the sixth seed. The Commanders vs Buccaneers Bets previews two teams trying to make it to the divisional round any way they can.

What? NFL 2024/2025 Wildcard Round - Washington Commanders vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Where? Raymond James Stadium - Tampa Bay, Florida
When? Sunday January 12th, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock

The NFC still delivers one more game on Monday night but this is the Sunday night nightcap. Now, this finale for Sunday could be intriguing at the least. Can Jayden Daniels get revenge for what happened in his first week of NFL action? Will Tampa Bay find a way to advance to the divisional round after sneaking away with the NFC South title?

The best 2025 online sportsbook reviews of give bettors many options on which sites to make bets. Let's dive into the Commanders vs Buccaneers numbers.

Commanders vs Buccaneers Betting Numbers For NFL Wildcard Round

2025 NFL Wildcard Numbers
Sunday Night Football
Washington Commanders	-110	-110	-115
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-3.5)	-110	-110	-105

NFL football playoff odds and news updates set up the Sunday night game and the Monday night battle between the Vikings and Rams.

Commanders vs Buccaneers Bets And A Trip To Philadelphia?

Commanders vs Buccaneers Bets ask who wants a trip to Philadelphia?. Keep in mind, it is not automatic that the Philadelphia Eagles will advance. However, they are more likely to get to the divisional round than Green Bay.Washington and Tampa Bay did indeed battle in Week 1. The Buccaneers started off the season by winning four of their first six games. Now, this included that 37-20 rout of Washington.

What did Jayden Daniels learn from that Week 1 matchup? Washington did go on to win 12 games and narrowly miss out on winning the NFC East. Losing to Philadelphia then beating Philadelphia late in the season offers Commander fans some considerable hope. The Commanders possess the fifth-best offense according to points. Washington racked up 480 points in all. However, the Buccaneers were one of four teams who topped 500 points on the season.

One of the keys that has buoyed Tampa Bay has been the emergence of Bucky Irving. Irving has helped Tampa Bay maintain their top five ranking inside the red zone (4th overall). Irving started only three games and still topped 1100 yards and averaged 5.4 yards per carry. Add in the eight touchdowns plus the contributions of Rachaad White and the Buccaneers can give Washington's Front Seven several matchup nightmares.

Now, this meeting will be different. Washington is much improved from September. Their offense is dynamic and mobile. Expect some points for both sides as this could be a fun one. In the end, expect Tampa Bay to find a way to win late on Sunday night and yes, cover.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers To beat the Washington Commander by 4+ points Sunday

-105

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Could This Game Turn Into A Shootout?

A question with the Commanders vs Buccaneers Bets ask could this game turn into a shootout? The game total rose up to 50.5 but could increase further. When two of the top five offenses face off, points feel like they are inevitable. Also, these two teams are in the middle of the pack defensively (16th and 18th respectively). Since the bye week, Tampa Bay has won six of seven while averaging well over 400 yards of offense a game. Only one game did they fall short of 400 and that game featured 395 yards in all.

Anyhow, Washington cannot be forgotten here. Jayden Daniels shows the ability to look downfield while adding some solid rushing yards and touchdowns. That mobility expects to cause Tampa Bay some serious fits. Furthermore, the Commanders are ranked sixth inside the red zone. This shapes up to be one of the more high octane games of the weekend.

The other thing is could both teams score 30 points. Is this a possibility? That answer is yes. Despite the fact that both teams are more than capable, it is not certain. The Race to 30 highlights Tampa as a solid pick at +180 on Bovada. That is an excellent number given the pristine conditions expected in Florida.

Dry and warm weather conditions compared to the rest of the country will figure to make this game very entertaining. Washington ranks 22nd in terms of red zone defense allowing touchdowns more than 60% of the time. The Commanders are even 30th in rushing yards allowed. Bucky Irving and the Buccaneers expect to do their part to make sure the over makes people money on Sunday night.

Washington and Tampa Bay To score 51 or more points on Sunday

-110

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Moving Into Some Different Wagering Avenues

Lastly, the Commanders vs Buccaneers Bets seek some different wagering avenues. Do remember there is still one more game on wildcard weekend between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams. If one is wondering, both teams to score 30+ points is now a whopping +550. Some other fun options include a two-point conversion made at +250 and attempted at +115. Surprisingly, expect the largest lead to be under 14.5 points. That is currently -135 via Bovada and BetUS.

One unknown will be how does Jayden Daniels respond to the biggest game of his life. The regular season is different than the postseason. Bucky Irving to top 100 yards is up to +125 from a +110 opening. This could back off some as Sunday night draws closer. Irving is averaging more than five yards a carry. Expect him to get 20+ carries. With that, the yards should come. Irving has a chance to rack up some receiving yards too.

Let's ride Irving even for an anytime touchdown as well.

Bucky Irving To run for 100+ yards Sunday

+125

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