Week 7’s first of two Monday Night Football games will be played in Tampa Bay,

where Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens will take on Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers.

The Ravens lost their first two games of the season, but since Week 3,

they have won their next four games thanks to a strong offence that features Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson.

With an average of 29.7 points per game this season—second only to the Detroit Lions—the Buccaneers have gotten off to a fast start.

Along with leading the NFL in throwing touchdowns (15),

Baker Mayfield and Sean Tucker of the Bucs may have begun to establish an identity in the run game.

Each defence has its shortcomings and struggles in certain situations.

Are the Bucs able to cover at home? Let’s dissect it.

Ravens vs. Buccaneers Spread and Total Betting Odds

Spread

• Ravens -3.5
• Buccaneers +3.5

Moneyline

• Ravens -180
• Buccaneers +150

Total

• 49

Ravens vs. Bucs: Trends in NFL Betting Since2018, these teams have only played one meeting.

The Ravens covered the spread in their 27-22 victory over the Buccaneers in 2020.

The Ravens have won three games so far this season. After a victory, the Bucs are 1-2.

The Bucs are 1-0 as underdogs at home. The Ravens are 2-0 as the underdogs away.

Both the Bucs and the Ravens are 2-1 at home and away, respectively.

This year, Baltimore has forfeited five of its games. Tampa Bay has forfeited four games.

Ravens vs. Buccaneers Injury

Reports

Ravens Injury Report

• DE Broderick Washington – questionable
• G Andrew Vorhees- questionable

Buccaneers Injury Report

• RB Rachaad White- questionable
• C Graham Barton-questionable
• CB Jamel Dean – questionable

Mayfield, Baker, Buccaneers With 15 passing touchdowns,

Mayfield not only leads the league, but he also completes passes at a remarkable 71% rate.

This season, Mike Evans and Chris Godwin are both dominating,

and their matchup on Monday is ideal for the passing game.

The Ravens have given up the most passing yards (1789) of any team,

along with 11 passing touchdowns.

Buccaneers vs. Ravens Forecast and Selection These offences are powerful enough to be taken seriously.

Though they struggle in the wrong matchup, both defences have their strengths.

With mobility quarterback Lamar Jackson and running back Derrick Henry,

who leads the NFL with eight rushing touchdowns,

the Ravens offence dominates the run game,

carrying the ball a league-high 53% of the time.

This season, the Bucs have been good against running backs,

giving up just 79 rushing yards per contest.

However, they have been stingy against runners who catch passes,

giving up over six catches and fifty receiving yards per week.

Justice Hill is anticipated to be engaged in this fight as well.

Against a Ravens defence that has given up 8.1 yards per pass attempt and a 67% completion percentage this season,

the Bucs will dominate with their passing game.

With a close game against a Ravens defence that has recently given up a league-high 45 yards per game to opposition running backs,

Bucs runners should see more of a role as pass catchers.

Though not by this much, the Ravens should be the favourite. Even at home,

Baker Mayfield is still treated disrespectfully. Accept the 3.5 points. Predictions:

OVER 49 and Bucs +3.5

Week 6 finds the Tampa Bay Bucs on the road,

but they’ll be well-positioned to defeat the New Orleans Saints because quarterback Derek Carr sustained an injury during

New Orleans’ Week 5 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

After a devastating loss in Week 5,

Tampa Bay trails the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC South going into this game,

but it has a chance to surprise a division rival this week.

With Carr out and Spencer Rattler taking over at quarterback,

the Bucs are placed as 3.5-point away favourites according to the oddsmakers.

I’m trying to project the game’s ultimate score using the most recent odds and information,

which should help bettors decide which way to lean in the betting market.

Buccaneers vs. Saints Odds, Spread and Total

Spread

• Buccaneers -3.5 (-105)
• Saints +3.5 (-115)

Moneyline

• Buccaneers: -178
• Saints: +150

Total

• 41.5 (Over -110/Under -110)

The Bucs were favoured by two points when this line started,

but it has moved 1.5 points in their favour as Carr’s health has been more apparent this week.

It should be easy for Tampa Bay to win on the road.

Buccaneers vs. Saints Final Score Prediction

The offence of the Buccaneers has been blazing,

and they should be ready for an NFC South matchup having just had a mini-BYE week.

The Saints, who had a 2-0 start, have already lost three straight games and

will now play against one of the league’s top offences without their starting quarterback.

Not perfect.

I still believe Tampa Bay could win easily even though the spread has pushed through the crucial line of three due to the game’s odds.

The Buccaneers are eighth in the league in points scored and thirteenth in yards per play this season,

but they have only scored 49 points in their last three games against New Orleans.

Rattler is untrustworthy, even in my own home.

Final Score Forecast: Saints 13, Buccaneers 24,

Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting running back

Rachaad White is set to miss the team’s Week 6 matchup against the New Orleans Saints.

Due to White’s questionable status for Sunday’s match, rookie Bucky Irving will play a bigger role.

This season,

White’s performance as a runner has fluctuated, with Irving occasionally outperforming him.

He is a reliable pass catcher, though, and in this offence,

he has evolved into Baker Mayfield’s safety valve.

Is Irving able to replicate that level of output from the backfield?

From his prop bets for Sunday’s match, oddsmakers anticipate a huge day from the youngster.

Bucky Irving Prop Bets for Week 6 vs. Saints

• Rush Attempts: 14.5 (Over -125/Under -105
• Rushing Yards: 62.5 (Over -125/Under -105)
• Receptions: 2.5 (Over -165/Under +125)
• Receiving Yards: 18.5 (Over -115/Under -115)
• Anytime TD: +115

In the passing game, he has contributed as well,

catching eight of ten targets for 46 yards.

Irving may have a big day because he has only received double-digit targets in one game in 2024.

Taking the OVER on any of Irving’s hurried props is fine with me.

In Week 3, he cleared this milestone with 70 yards after finishing with 62 yards in one game.

The youngster only had nine carries in those two games.