Buccaneers vs Eagles betting odds, props, predictions NFC Wild Card Playoff

The final Wild Card game of the NFL playoffs is a matchup between the No. 5 Philadelphia Eagles and No. 4 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The plot twist of Week 18 saw the 11-6 Eagles land a lower seed than the 9-8 Bucs. So yes, the Buccaneers have the home-field advantage.  Buccaneers vs. Eagles is the only Monday game for this round of the playoffs. They kick off at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa at 8:15 p.m. ET on Monday, Jan. 15. Fans can watch on ESPN, ESPN+ or ABC. 

The Buccaneers vs. Eagles betting odds show the Eagles are favored to win it but by just a 3-point spread on most online sportsbooks. If you’re betting on the game, it’s the perfect time to try out some of the best sports betting promo codes from America’s top sportsbooks. We’ve rounded up our favorite sign-up bonus offers. 

NFC Wild Card Bucs vs. Eagles Betting Odds

The fact that the Eagles only landed the No. 5 seed is a tale of their fall from grace in the second half of the season. At one point, they were the winningest team in the league. Then, after Week 12, they only won a single game (against the New York Giants) and lost five. 

The silver lining — and why the Eagles are still favored to win this one — is that they were a better team than Tampa Bay when they played well. They beat the Bucs 25-11 at Raymond James Stadium in Week 3.

Tampa Bay had almost the opposite regular-season experience. They struggled up until Week 12, going 4-7 (with a bye in Week 5). Then it was winning time. They prevailed in all but one of their final six games, losing to the New Orleans Saints in Week 17. 

So, will the trends continue? Or will the Eagles find a way to right the ship, and the Bucs’ luck run out? (We don’t think it’s luck.) Let’s get into our picks and prediction for the Eagles vs. Bucs Wild Card game. 

Buccaneers vs. Eagles Best Prop Bet: Mike Evans Anytime Touchdown Scorer (+105 odds at Caesars Sportsbook)

Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans should be in your consideration. The Eagles’ defense has been putrid in the last several weeks, especially against the passing game. They’ve given up 35 touchdowns in the air this season. 

Evans was the only one to score a touchdown in the Bucs’ Week 3 loss to the Eagles, so maybe he has their number. He’s also scored in six of his last nine games and is tied with Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill for first in the league in receiving touchdowns at 13. 

Buccaneers vs. Eagles Prediction: Bucs +3 (-110 odds on BetMGM Sportsbook)

The Eagles’ complete deterioration over the last six weeks makes us very hesitant to put money on that squad. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay seems to have just taken a while to figure out how to be the best team they can be. And they sure seemed to have figured it out at the right time. 

We’re putting our money on the home team to cover.