Los Angeles Rams at Tampa Bay Buccaneers: NFL Divisional Round Betting Guide

The Los Angeles Rams (12-5) face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (13-4) at Raymond James Stadium for the Divisional Round of the NFL. Let’s take a look at the betting lines for Sunday’s matchup. The Buccaneers started the week as 2.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 3.0, leaving the Buccaneers at -150 and Rams at +130. The total points line is set at 48.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110.

The Rams (-115) have a 9-9-0 ATS record this season, while the Buccaneers (-106) hold a record of 10-8-0.
The Rams have a 9-8-1 O/U record this season (meaning nine games have gone over the total points line, eight have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Buccaneers have a 9-9-0 O/U record.

Points on the board

The Rams averaged 27.1 points per game during the regular season (T7th in the league). Comparatively, the Buccaneers averaged 30.1 (2nd).
Defensively, the Rams gave up a whopping 21.9 points per game during the regular season (15th in the league), while the Buccaneers gave up an average of 20.8 points (5th).

Moving the chains

With an average of 372.1, the Rams ranked 9th in the league for total yards per game during the regular season. Comparatively, the Buccaneers ranked 2nd with 405.9 yards per game.
In terms of yards allowed, the Rams gave up 344.9 per game during the regular season (17th in the league), while the Buccaneers gave up an average of 331.5 (13th).

Ascendency in the air

The Rams recorded 273.1 passing yards per game during the regular season (5th in the league). Comparatively, the Buccaneers’ defense gave up 238.9 passing yards per game (21st).
Meanwhile, the Buccaneers recorded 307.6 passing yards per game during the regular season (1st in the league), while the Rams’ defense gave up 241.7 passing yards per game (22nd).

Advantage on the ground

Looking at the ground game, the Rams recorded 99.0 rushing yards per game during the regular season (25th in the league). Conversely, the Buccaneers gave up 92.5 rushing yards per game (3rd).
On the other hand, the Buccaneers recorded 98.4 rushing yards per game during the regular season (26th in the league), while the Rams are giving up 103.2 rushing yards per game (6th).

Protecting the ball

Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Rams recorded 25 total takeaways during the regular season (T10th in the league), while the Buccaneers recorded 29 (T5th).
On offense, the Rams recorded 23 total giveaways during the regular season (T17th in the league), while the Buccaneers recorded 19 (T8th).

First to Score

The Rams are +100 to score first, while the Buccaneers are -130.

The Rams have scored first in 11 of their 18 games this season.
The Buccaneers have scored first in 10 of their 18 games this season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

The Rams have recorded the first touchdown in nine of their 18 games this season.
The Buccaneers have recorded the first touchdown in 11 of their 18 games this season.

First Scoring Play

LA Rams Touchdown 6 / 18 +230

LA Rams Field Goal 5 / 18 +390

LA Rams Safety 0 / 18 +8000

Tampa Bay Touchdown 9 / 18 +170

Tampa Bay Field Goal 1 / 18 +380

Tampa Bay Safety 0 / 18 +7500

Which team will get a quick start?

The Rams are +110 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Buccaneers are -136.

The Rams have been the first to score 10 points in 12 of their 18 games this season.
The Buccaneers have been the first to score 10 points in 11 of their 18 games this season.

First Quarter Moneyline

The Buccaneers are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -130, while the Rams are +110.

The Rams have a 10-6-2 first quarter W/L/T record this season, while the Buccaneers hold a record of 9-5-4.

Last Time They Met

The Rams recorded a 34-24 victory over the Buccaneers at SoFi Stadium when these teams last met in Week 3, 2021. Matthew Stafford torched the Buccaneers in that matchup, finishing with 343 passing yards and 4 touchdown passes.