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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get early predictions for the upcoming Vikings vs Buccaneers NFL game.
The Minnesota Vikings and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will meet in Week 3 of the NFL season at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2026, starting at 4:05 PM ET.
Early simulations from Dimers' trusted NFL model favor the Vikings as the most likely winner of this NFC matchup.
For updates all week long, including best bets, player prop projections and touchdown probabilities, check out our interactive Vikings vs. Buccaneers predictions page.
Minnesota vs. Tampa Bay early predictions
Leveraging trusted machine learning and analysis, we have simulated the Vikings vs. Bucs game 10,000 times as part of our NFL predictions coverage. Here are the latest insights:
- Straight up win probabilities: Vikings 58.0%, Buccaneers 42.0%
- Predicted final score: Vikings 22-20 Buccaneers
- Spread: Vikings (-2.5) 48.1%, Buccaneers (+2.5) 51.9%
- Total points (43.5): Over 47.9%, Under 52.1%
As of September 21, 2026, these Vikings-Buccaneers numbers and predictions reflect the latest data and insights available.
Vikings vs. Bucs Week 3 details
Sunday's action between the Buccaneers and Vikings at Raymond James Stadium is scheduled for September 27, 2026.
- Who: Minnesota Vikings vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
- Time: 4:05 PM ET/1:05PM PT
- Venue: Raymond James Stadium
Vikings vs. Bucs opening odds
We've researched the best betting odds across America for this Week 3 game, which are listed here:
- Spread: Vikings -2.5 (-102), Buccaneers +2.5 (+100)
- Moneyline: Vikings -125, Buccaneers -133
- Total: Over/Under 43.5 (+102/-108)
Odds may continue to move—track live changes via our NFL odds page.
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Conclusion
We predict the Vikings, with a 58.0% win probability, will likely beat the Buccaneers in Week 3 of the NFL season. Dimers.com will provide full game coverage closer to kickoff, so stay tuned for updates.
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