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Who will win the Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers game?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons play on Sunday, Sept. 7, at the Falcons’ Mercedes-Benz Stadium in a game on the NFL Week 1 schedule.
What do NFL Week 1 odds say about the game? Who are the NFL Week 1 predictions and NFL Week 1 picks taking in the game?
Which team has the best chance to win the game according to NFL Week 1 win probabilities?
Check out The Arizona Republic’s score prediction for the Sunday football game, as well as Buccaneers vs Falcons picks, odds and win chances for the NFL Week 1 game, which can be seen at 10 a.m. MST on FOX (stream with FUBO).
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons prediction
The Arizona Republic is predicting a 28-17 win for the Buccaneers over the Falcons in the NFL Week 1 Sunday football game.
Jeremy Cluff writes: “Michael Penix Jr. threw three touchdown passes and had three passes intercepted in the only games he saw extensive action in last season. He’s had an offseason to get more reps, but Tampa Bay’s defense will wreak some havoc in this game.”
Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers picks
Will the Buccaneers or Falcons win the game in NFL Week 1?
Bookies.com says to bet the Buccaneers to cover against the Falcons.
Sports Betting Dime’s formula predicts a 9-point Buccaneers win over the Falcons.
Dimers.com predicts a final score of Buccaneers 25, Falcons 23.
Fansided’s prediction is a 31-23 win for the Buccaneers vs the Falcons.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons win probabilities
The Buccaneers have a 55.3% chance to beat the Falcons on Sunday, according to ESPN.
The site gives the Falcons a 44.4% shot at winning the NFL Week 1 game, with the remaining percentage accounting for a tie.
Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers odds
The Buccaneers are a 1.5-point favorite over the Falcons in NFL Week 1 odds for the game, courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook.
Tampa Bay is -130 on the moneyline, while Atlanta is +110.
The over/under (point total) is set at 47.5 points.
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