Buccaneers vs. Saints prediction: Tampa Bay favored to win in NFL Week 8, 2025

NFL Week 8 action continues on Sunday at 4:05PM ET as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome.

Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NFL model predicts the Buccaneers as the most likely winner of the Buccaneers vs. Saints game.

This article offers a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including touchdown scorer projections, best bets and player prop picks.

Bucs vs. Saints prediction: Who will win, cover the spread?

Since our Buccaneers-Saints predictions [earlier in the week](https://www.tampa bay-buccaneers-vs-new orleans-saints-midweek-prediction-nfl-week-8-2025-ac), we have simulated the result of Sunday's NFL game between the Buccaneers and Saints 10,000 times as part of our NFL predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives the Buccaneers a 62% chance of beating the Saints in Week 8 of the NFL season. Our predicted final score has the Buccaneers winning 24-21.

According to our model, the Saints (+4.5) have a 59% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 46.5 points has a 52% chance of staying under.

To see win probabilities for every matchup this week, check out our expert NFL Week 8 straight up picks.

Buccaneers vs. Saints odds

We have sourced the best NFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Buccaneers	Saints
Spread	-4.5 (-105)	+4.5 (-115)
Moneyline	-190	+180
Total	o46.5 (-110)	u46.5 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Buccaneers vs. Saints picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

Bet Type	Pick	Bet Now
Spread	Saints +4.5	-115
Moneyline	Saints	+180
Total	Under 46.5	-110

According to our NFL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Saints +4.5 at the spread.

Buccaneers vs. Saints TD scorers

Who will score a touchdown in Buccaneers vs. Saints?

According to our list of touchdown scorer predictions for today, Rachaad White is most likely to score an anytime touchdown in Buccaneers vs. Saints.

Our projections give White a 54.2% chance of scoring a TD at Caesars Superdome, while the running back is a 14.2% chance of scoring the first touchdown the game.

Anytime touchdown scorer predictions

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Player	Anytime TD Probability
Rachaad White (RB)	54.2%
Emeka Egbuka (WR)	45.8%
Cade Otton (TE)	27.2%
Tez Johnson (WR)	25.7%
Sterling Shepard (WR)	22.8%

New Orleans Saints

Player	Anytime TD Probability
Alvin Kamara (RB)	35.6%
Chris Olave (WR)	30.2%
Rashid Shaheed (WR)	25.8%
Taysom Hill (TE)	24.1%
Juwan Johnson (TE)	20.5%

First touchdown scorer predictions

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Player	First TD Probability
Rachaad White (RB)	14.2%
Emeka Egbuka (WR)	11.1%
Cade Otton (TE)	5.8%
Tez Johnson (WR)	5.4%
Sterling Shepard (WR)	4.7%

New Orleans Saints

Player	First TD Probability
Alvin Kamara (RB)	9.2%
Chris Olave (WR)	7.5%
Rashid Shaheed (WR)	6.3%
Taysom Hill (TE)	5.8%
Juwan Johnson (TE)	4.8%

Buccaneers vs Saints player props

Discover our predictions for the players likely to lead in passing, rushing and receiving yards for both the Buccaneers and Saints. Head to our NFL player projections page now to access a full list of player prop projections for every offensive player in this matchup and all other Week 8 games.

Quarterbacks

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield is projected for 251 passing yards, while the Saints' Spencer Rattler is expected to throw for 228 yards.

Player	Proj. Pass Yards
Baker Mayfield (TB)	251
Spencer Rattler (NO)	228

Buccaneers rushing

Player	Proj. Rush Yards
Rachaad White	75
Sean Tucker	24
Baker Mayfield	20

Saints rushing

Player	Proj. Rush Yards
Alvin Kamara	50
Spencer Rattler	21
Devin Neal	17

Buccaneers receiving

Player	Proj. Rec. Yards
Emeka Egbuka	78
Tez Johnson	48
Cade Otton	45
Sterling Shepard	38
Rachaad White	25

Saints receiving

Player	Proj. Rec. Yards
Chris Olave	69
Rashid Shaheed	54
Juwan Johnson	40
Alvin Kamara	26
Brandin Cooks	17

Bucs vs. Saints game-day updates and essential details

The NFL Week 8 action between the Saints and Buccaneers at Caesars Superdome is scheduled to begin at 4:05PM ET.

• Who: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints
• Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
• Time: 4:05PM ET/1:05PM PT
• Venue: Caesars Superdome

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Conclusion

We predict the Buccaneers, with a 62% win probability, will likely beat the Saints in Week 8 of the NFL season.

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