The Buccaneers will play the Cowboys on Sunday, December 22nd, 2024. The matchup takes place at AT&T Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 16 matchup at 8:20 pm EST. Check local listings for coverage on NBC, Peacock.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
It's now Week 16, as the 2024-25 NFL regular season is coming to a close. This week's action includes a matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Dallas Cowboys. They'll play on Sunday, December 22nd, 2024 at AT&T Stadium, in a game that may affect this season's playoff picture. We've highlighted each team's key performance stats below. Take note of the following as you handicap this matchup.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Now Week 16 of the 2024-25 NFL regular season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a 95.33 power ranking based on our formula. Their opponent, the Dallas Cowboys, currently possess a 89.00 power ranking.
- Away Tampa Bay Buccaneers - With the season coming to a close, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a 5-2-0 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Dallas Cowboys - The Dallas Cowboys come to this Week 16 game with a 1-6-0 record as a home team. They rank 7th in the league for home team wins as the 2024-25 regular season wraps up.
- Points Scored - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers currently rank 4th (403) headed into Week 16, with the Dallas Cowboys ranked 17th (298) for points scored to date.
- Points Against - As the regular season winds down, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rank 14th (326) for points score against them. Note that the Dallas Cowboys now rank 3rd (380) for points scored against.
- Team Records - The final games of the season will determine who heads to the playoffs. Heading into Week 16, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a 8-6-0 record, with the Dallas Cowboys at 6-8-0 for the 2024-25 NFL regular season.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scurvy dogs! The Buccaneers face the Cowboys in a crucial Week 16 clash.
The NFL season be near its end, and this game be crucial for the playoffs.
Tampa Bay be 8-6-0, Dallas be 6-8-0. Place a bet at BetRivers or BetMGM!
The Buccaneers be 2-2-0 in the NFC South, while the Cowboys be 3-1-0 in the NFC East. Be sure to look at this matchup's prop bets below!
This battle will take place at AT&T Stadium. We've compared odds from our partner sportsbooks.
Best Buccaneers at Cowboys Odds
| Underdog Dallas Cowboys | Favorite Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Dallas Cowboys | Favorite Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are -4.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Dallas Cowboys are +4.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 47 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 47 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the -225 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Dallas Cowboys are the +185 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NFL Odds Example
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Game |
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Buccaneers
Cowboys
12/22/24 8:20pm EST | -4.5 -110+4.5 -110 |
Underdog Dallas Cowboys - Dallas Cowboys bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +4.5 Dallas Cowboys underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Tampa Bay Buccaneers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -4.5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys Prop Bets
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Buccaneers
Cowboys
First Team To Score
12/22/24 8:20pm EST | -150+115Bet |
Buccaneers
Cowboys
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
12/22/24 8:20pm EST | -175+130+10000Bet |
Buccaneers
Cowboys
Game to Overtime
12/22/24 8:20pm EST | Yes +725No -2500Bet |
Buccaneers
Cowboys
Safety to be Scored
12/22/24 8:20pm EST | Yes +1000No -3000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Baker Mayfield
Interceptions Thrown
TB at DAL 12/22/24 8:20pm EST | 0.5 o -1250.5 u -105Bet |
Cooper Rush
Interceptions Thrown
TB at DAL 12/22/24 8:20pm EST | 0.5 o -1350.5 u +100Bet |
Baker Mayfield
Longest Passing Completion
TB at DAL 12/22/24 8:20pm EST | 35.5 o -12035.5 u -110Bet |
Cooper Rush
Longest Passing Completion
TB at DAL 12/22/24 8:20pm EST | 34.5 o -12034.5 u -110Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Brandon Aubrey
Total Kicking Points
TB at DAL 12/22/24 8:20pm EST | 7.5 o -1257.5 u -105Bet |
Chase McLaughlin
Total Kicking Points
TB at DAL 12/22/24 8:20pm EST | 7.5 o -1257.5 u -105Bet |
Baker Mayfield
Total Pass Completions
TB at DAL 12/22/24 8:20pm EST | 21.5 o -13521.5 u +100Bet |
Cooper Rush
Total Pass Completions
TB at DAL 12/22/24 8:20pm EST | 22.5 o -10522.5 u -125Bet |
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Baker Mayfield
Total Passing Yards
TB at DAL 12/22/24 8:20pm EST | 247.5 o -115247.5 u -120Bet |
Cooper Rush
Total Passing Yards
TB at DAL 12/22/24 8:20pm EST | 237.5 o -115237.5 u -115Bet |
Baker Mayfield
Total Touchdown Passes
TB at DAL 12/22/24 8:20pm EST | 1.5 o -1751.5 u +130Bet |
Cooper Rush
Total Touchdown Passes
TB at DAL 12/22/24 8:20pm EST | 1.5 o +1251.5 u -165Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Week 16 | Buccaneers vs Cowboys Sunday, December 22nd, 2024 | DAL 26, TB 24 AT&T Stadium | Cowboys by 2 |
| 2022 Wild Card | Cowboys vs Buccaneers Monday, January 16th, 2023 NFC Wild Card Playoffs | DAL 31, TB 14 Raymond James Stadium | Cowboys by 17 |
| 2022 Week 1 | Buccaneers vs Cowboys Sunday, September 11th, 2022 | TB 19, DAL 3 AT&T Stadium | Buccaneers by 16 |
| 2021 Week 1 | Cowboys vs Buccaneers Thursday, September 9th, 2021 | TB 31, DAL 29 Raymond James Stadium | Buccaneers by 2 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
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| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0.533 | 427 | 352 | 3-4-0 | 5-3-0 | 2-2-0 | 0.500 | 6-4-0 | 0.600 | 1L | 4-1-0 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0.467 | 324 | 404 | 2-6-0 | 5-2-0 | 3-1-0 | 0.750 | 5-5-0 | 0.500 | 2W | 4-1-0 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers & Dallas Cowboys Futures Odds
Here are each team's Super Bowl, conference, and division futures odds. Review odds for other matchups and learn the best NFL bets.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Futures Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Buccaneers | +4000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Cowboys | +100000 Bet |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers & Dallas Cowboys Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
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How to Bet on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys NFL Game
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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