When the Eagles and Buccaneers meet on "Monday Night Football" (7:15 p.m. ET, ABC), both 2-0 teams will be trying to stay perfect early in the 2023 NFL season. Everyone expected reigning NFC champion Philadelphia to have this hot start as favorites to get to Super Bowl 58, but Tampa Bay has looked good, too, with wins over Minnesota and Chicago.
Will the Buccaneers score a home upset, or will the Eagles stop their momentum? For that to happen, Baker Mayfield and the offense will need to be more on point vs. Jalen Hurts and a loaded visiting attack on the other side.
Here's a betting breakdown for the MNF Eagles-Buccaneers clash. including picks, predictions, and our favorite prop.
Eagles vs. Buccaneers odds, spread, over/under
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Spread: Eagles -4.5 (-110) | Buccaneers +4.5 (-110)
Over/Under: OVER 46 (-110) | UNDER 46 (-110)
Moneyline: Eagles -225 | Buccaneers +180
The Eagles started out as slightly bigger favorites by a point, but it's moved toward the Bucs making this a more competitive game as home, prime-time underdogs. The Eagles have shown more holes than anticipated, while the Bucs have played sound complementary football.
Should you bet the Eagles against the spread?
The Eagles took care of a small road number at New England in Week 1 before seeing Minnesota go through the backdoor late in Philly in Week 2. The Bucs have covered as road dogs at Minnesota and favorites at home vs. Chicago.
The Bucs should be pumped with some extra night energy from their crowd. The Eagles' offense is a little out of sync, and the Bucs' defense is loaded on every level. The Eagles also are battling key defensive injuries, including DBs James Bradberry (concussion) and Reed Blankenship (ribs), and the Bucs have enough skilled receivers around Mayfield to take advantage, similar to the Vikings.
Our Pick: Buccaneers +4.5 (-110)
Should you bet the Buccaneers on the moneyline?
The Buccaneers will push the Eagles here, but Philadelphia has more versatility to help it win the game. The Bucs figure to slow down the run, but A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith can have the right answers for red-hot Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. Both teams have good pass rushes, but it's easier to trust the Eagles' version to shut the door late.
Our Pick: Eagles -225
Should you bet the Eagles vs. Buccaneers OVER?
There are some holes to exploit on both defenses, but the passing games can be out of sync just enough. Don't expect either team to have much success on the ground in more one-dimensional attacks for Mayfield and Hurts.
Our Pick: UNDER 46 (-110)
Final score prediction: Eagles 24, Buccaneers 20
Best Eagles-Buccaneers prop bet on SuperDraft
Baker Mayfield, QB, Buccaneers — OVER 22 completions
Mac Jones had 35 completions in Week 1 against the Eagles. Kirk Cousins had 31 in Week 2. The Buccaneers have been more dedicated to the run this season, but they're still not a good rushing team and the Eagles' run defense has been nasty. Mayfield had 34 attempts each in the first two games, completing 21 and 26 passes, respectively.
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Those also were with even or positive game scripts against the Vikings and Bears. The Bucs should be in a hole at home vs. the Eagles. OVER 22 completions seems reasonable from a QB who's surprised with strong play.
