Week 16 of NFL betting continues in primetime with a Sunday night matchup between the Buccaneers and Cowboys.
The Buccaneers opened as 3.5-point favorites at home at bet365 and already moved up to -4 before the weekend (odds subject to change before kickoff).
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Sunday Night Football odds
Tampa Bay heads into this Sunday Night Football game atop the NFC South at 8-6, looking to solidify its division lead and secure a playoff spot. Dallas, meanwhile, is clinging to slim mathematical playoff hopes in a season defined by injuries and inconsistency.
Backup quarterback Cooper Rush will start his seventh game in place of Dak Prescott, while Tampa Bay has thrived thanks to a career year from quarterback Baker Mayfield.
Bettors back Tampa Bay
Bettors seem confident in Tampa Bay’s chances, with 78% of spread wagers backing the Buccaneers and an overwhelming 89% of moneyline bets also favoring the home team at bet365 as of Friday evening.
The perception is that Dallas may already be “on the beach,” with its postseason aspirations all but gone, according to bet365 Trading Leader Aron Wattleworth.
Stopping Mike Evans
The Buccaneers come into this game after a dominant Week 15 win over the Chargers, where they scored more than 40 points for the second time this season. Mayfield passed for 288 yards and four touchdowns, while Mike Evans had a standout performance with nine catches for 159 yards and two touchdowns.
For the Cowboys, stopping Evans will be a top priority, alongside maintaining the improved run defense they’ve shown in recent weeks. However, with Tampa Bay’s strong momentum and playoff ambitions, Dallas faces a tough challenge to keep its faint postseason hopes alive.
