The Los Angeles Rams are chasing a rare feat, but they must get past the only team to accomplish it when they visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a 2022 NFL divisional round game Sunday. The Rams (13-5) could become the second team to win a Super Bowl in its home stadium, with February's 56th edition being played at L.A.'s SoFi Stadium. Tampa Bay (14-4) won Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium last winter, and that's where the teams will meet on Sunday. Both teams come off dominant home performances in the Wild Card round, with the Bucs thrashing the Eagles, 31-15 on Sunday, and Los Angeles crushing the Cardinals, 34-11.
Kickoff at Raymond James Stadium is set for 3 p.m. ET. Tampa Bay is a three-point favorite in the latest Rams vs. Buccaneers odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total points scored is 48.5. Before you make any Buccaneers vs. Rams picks, you need to check out the 2022 NFL Playoffs predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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Now, the model has broken down Sunday's Buccaneers vs. Rams playoff matchup from all angles, and just locking in its picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Now, here are several NFL odds and Divisional Round betting lines for Rams vs. Buccaneers:
Rams vs. Buccaneers spread: Tampa Bay -3 Rams vs. Buccaneers over-under: 48.5 points Rams vs. Buccaneers money line: Los Angeles +130, Tampa Bay -150 LAR: Rams are 3-3 against the spread with the rest disadvantage since 2020 TB: Buccaneers are 6-1 ATS with the rest advantage over the past two yearsFeatured Game | Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Los Angeles Rams
Tampa Bay is 11-1 straight-up and 10-2 against the spread in its last 12 games at Raymond James Stadium, including the playoffs. Quarterback Tom Brady continues to defy his age and keeps on winning. The 44-year-old led the NFL in passing yards (5,316) and TD passes (43) during the regular season.
Evans had nine catches for 117 yards and a TD last Sunday, while Gronkowski had five receptions and a score as nine players caught passes. The Bucs are the No. 1 passing offense (307.6) and face the 22nd-best pass defense (372). Tampa Bay's defense had three takeaways last Sunday and held the NFL's top running game to 95 rushing yards.
Why the Rams can coverLos Angeles is 8-1 against the spread in the last nine meetings, including 5-0 in Tampa. Monday night's performance showed a team at the height of its powers, as it held the Cardinals to just 183 yards. The pass rush repeatedly forced Kyler Murray into mistakes, including a pick-six.
The Rams are 9-4 against the spread as road underdogs since coach Sean McVay's hiring in 2017. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has no such problems with weapons, with NFL leading receiver Cooper Kupp (1,497 yards) leading the way. Odell Beckham scored his sixth TD in eight games with the team on Monday night and also threw a 40-yard pass. Stafford was third in the NFL in passing yards during the regular season (287), and the Bucs give up an average of 239 passing yards (21st in NFL).
How to make Rams vs. Buccaneers picksThe model has scoured the numbers on Sunday's Buccaneers vs. Rams matchup and revealed its coveted NFL playoff picks. It is leaning Over on the point total, with the model suggesting both quarterbacks will throw for more than 250 yards. It also says one side of the spread holds all the value. You can only get the model's Rams vs. Buccaneers pick at SportsLine.
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