Sunday afternoon’s game pitches Tom Brady’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers against Matthew Stafford’s Los Angeles Rams, in a game that some are describing as a preview of the NFC Championship. Which one will stumble and which will continue their strong start when the two titans tussle in SoFi Stadium? Let’s take a look at the current NFL odds, TV channel, how to live stream, as well as a Buccaneers vs. Rams prediction in Week 3.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Los Angeles Rams prediction and odds for Week 3
Odds from DraftKings sportsbook.
- Spread: Buccaneers -1.5
- Moneyline: Buccaneers -130, Rams +110
- Over/Under: 55 (Over -110, Under -110)
If you’re looking to make a little money predicting the future, it’s worth considering the past before you lay down your hard-earned cash. Just six of the previous 16 clashes between the two teams have smashed the 55 over/under line for Sunday’s matchup.
The Buccaneers are 9-17 all-time against the Rams. Furthermore, dating back to 1977, they’ve only won twice on the road against the Rams. Yet, these are not your grandpa’s Buccaneers.
So, what do recent betting trends tell us to expect from this Buccaneers vs. Rams game?
In terms of a Buccaneers vs. Rams prediction, not a lot. Both teams are 1-1 against the spread despite coming into the game sitting at 2-0. It may be worth noting that the Rams narrowly failed to cover the spread against the Indianapolis Colts last week. While both teams are 2-0 on the over, the Rams have yet to participate in a game that has totaled more than 51 points this season.
Buccaneers vs. Rams prediction
Two undefeated teams. Two high-powered offenses. If the NFL could flex games into Sunday Night Football at this early stage of the season, they probably would. With all due respect to the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers, there’s no doubting that the Buccaneers vs. Rams matchup has the greater appeal.
Who doesn’t want to watch Brady and Stafford go toe to toe? Although the new LA quarterback had something of a subdued performance against the Colts, the Rams have a top-10 passing offense. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay has the top-scoring offense in the NFL, and Brady leads the league with 9 passing touchdowns.
Brady has yet to meet a defense like the Rams’ unit, however. Beating up on the Dallas Cowboys and Atlanta Falcons at home is a markedly different proposition to facing Aaron Donald, Jalen Ramsey, et al. in their own backyard.
Offensive advantage to Tampa Bay, Rams have defensive bragging rights
The Rams have allowed an average of 244 passing yards per game. Crucially, they’ve allowed just 1 passing touchdown while snagging 3 interceptions.
By contrast, the lauded Tampa Bay defense has been vulnerable to the passing game through two contests. They’ve given up 5 passing touchdowns, tied for sixth-most in the league. Furthermore, the Buccaneers have given up the 10th-most passing yards in the NFL so far. Additionally, Tampa Bay has the second-most interceptions in the league.
This game has the potential to be the most entertaining and tightly fought game on the NFL Week 3 schedule. As a result, making a prediction on the Buccaneers vs. Rams is harder than choosing what to eat on game day. However, in both situations, it’s best to go with something reliable, something you know you can trust, something that has sustained you on Sundays for years. Tom Brady.
NFL Week 3 Prediction: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28, Los Angeles Rams 27
How to watch Buccaneers vs. Rams this week
- Location: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA
- TV channel: FOX
- Start time: 4:25 PM ET
- Live streaming options:
- Hula + Live TV
- fuboTV
- Youtube TV
- Paramount+
- DirectTV NFL Sunday Ticket
- NFL Mobile App
Check with your streaming service to confirm the availability of specific channels.