New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers prediction
Win probabilities, projected score and this season's numbers, by SportHoot.
New Orleans Saints visit Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sun, Dec 20, 06:00 PM UTC. The model's forecast is below, with both teams' season side by side.
The probabilities are model estimates and change as new information arrives.
New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers prediction
NFL ·
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 68% to win
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers win68%
- New Orleans Saints win32%
A tie is under 1%.
Projected score: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23.9, New Orleans Saints 18.1
Forecast updated 2 Nov, 11:01 UTC · These are model estimates, not certainties: either team can win.
Game preview
Tampa Bay Buccaneers go in as clear favourites: the model gives them a 68% chance of winning, with New Orleans Saints at 32%. The projected score is Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23.9, New Orleans Saints 18.1. Over 45.5 total points is at 39%. Every figure is an estimate, not a certainty: injuries, weather and team news can still change the picture.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints this season
2026 season so far; long-run rates since 2000.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 3-5 | 2-5 |
| Points scored per game | 22.3 | 23.1 |
| Points allowed per game | 18.9 | 27.7 |
| Games won since 2000 | 209 of 446 | 243 of 447 |
| Games over 45.5 points since 2000 | 193 of 446 | 241 of 447 |
| Scored over 20.5 since 2000 | 226 of 446 | 292 of 447 |
Total points and team points
The model's estimates for this game's point lines.
| Line | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Over 30.5 total points | 83% |
| Over 42.5 total points | 49% |
| Over 45.5 total points | 39% |
| Over 48.5 total points | 31% |
| Over 50.5 total points | 27% |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers over 14.5 points | 82% |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers over 20.5 points | 61% |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers over 24.5 points | 45% |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers over 27.5 points | 33% |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers over 30.5 points | 23% |
| New Orleans Saints over 14.5 points | 61% |
| New Orleans Saints over 20.5 points | 36% |
| New Orleans Saints over 24.5 points | 22% |
| New Orleans Saints over 27.5 points | 15% |
| New Orleans Saints over 30.5 points | 10% |
Questions
Who is favoured, New Orleans Saints or Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The model gives Tampa Bay Buccaneers a 68% chance of winning and New Orleans Saints 32%. These are estimates, not certainties.
What is the projected score for New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The model projects Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23.9, New Orleans Saints 18.1.
How is this prediction made?
It is a model estimate from predictapp, built from both teams' games this season and in past seasons. This one was made 2 Nov, 11:01 UTC and is updated as new information arrives.
Is this a tip?
No. It is an estimate of how likely each result is, not advice to bet. What you do with it is your decision.
Have New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers played this season?
Not yet this season.
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