The NFL betting experts at TheLines will deliver betting analysis for every Sunday Night Football game during the pro football season. We will look closer at Sunday Night Football odds and break down why they are moving a certain way, along with some analysis of the matchup and providing the week’s best prop bets. NFL Wild Card Weekend includes the Washington Commanders going against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, January 12 at 8:15 p.m. ET, with NBC on the broadcast. The Bucs opened as a -3 home favorite. Live SNF betting odds for this game, including the spread, moneyline, and total, are available to bet on just about every betting app and betting site.
SNF betting odds
Here is a look at Sunday Night Football odds with the Buccaneers set to host the Commanders in an NFL Wild Card Weekend matchup.
Washington Commanders (+3) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-3)
Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers opened as a -3 home favorite to the Commanders, while the game had an initial total of 50.5 points. Washington was +152 on the moneyline.
The Buccaneers vs. Commanders game caps off Wild Card Sunday. Tampa Bay (10-7) is the home team because it won the NFC South. Jayden Daniels, the favorite to win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, and Washington finished the regular season 12-5, earning one of the NFC Wild Cards. These teams faced one another during NFL Week 1 in Tampa, and the Buccaneers won 37-20.
Washington Commanders vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers game matchup
The Washington Commanders will face the Tampa Bay Bucs in the SNF Wild Card on Sunday, January 12. WSH is 10-6-1 ATS this season, while TB is 10-7 against the spread.
SNF props
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How to watch Sunday Night Football
NBC will air all Sunday Night Football games.
Games are also streamed all season on NBC’s website and the NBCSports mobile apps. Most packages on streaming services such as fuboTV, Hulu, PlayStation Vue and Sling TV include NBC.
SNF betting tips
How to bet Sunday Night Football like a sharp
The hype and hoopla circulating Sunday Night Football can distract casual bettors. Analysts, reporters and local news crews have a full week to pump out every different angle to the game and dig for stories. Players can add to the mirage on social media whether by talking up their own team or taking too many shots at the opposition.
Learn to separate the hype from fact and don’t fall victim to live-betting out of boredom if the game ends up being a dud. Look at the lines early in the week to assess the odds before the public money starts pouring in and either bet on the numbers set by the books or sit and wait to see if the line shifts in your favor. Reassess later in the week and bet against the public if the line shifts too heavily based on nothing more than favoritism.
The standalone nature of the game also draws in more bets. The entire nation is focused on one single game, which, more often than not, is no bigger than the dozen or so games that preceded it that week. Never bet just to add to the excitement (or create excitement around a lackluster matchup) if wanting long-term success. Wait to see if the favorite falls behind early and then is given a high number as a sudden in-game underdog. Carefully browse through lines on prop bets, looking at different sportsbooks and pick the best value. Shop around and pick on a book that seems out of touch with the others. Don’t scoff at an easier play on the point spread in search of a big payday with a heavy underdog winning outright.
Sunday Night Football edges
Primetime games often see home teams too heavily favored. Do the research, keep up to date with injury news and look at the matchup in a vacuum to see if the odds check out. Don’t look too much at individual players returning to their hometown, being reported as having “extra motivation” or who may be close to statistical milestones. Few wide receivers, for example, can seriously impact a game on their own, especially when facing a top corner who’s fully aware of their motivation in the one-on-one matchup.
Look for teams and especially head coaches who thrive under the spotlight and more importantly the additional preparation time. The Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills and Dallas Cowboys receive more primetime slots than the average team. This experience provides an edge in certain matchups against teams who may be overwhelmed from added media attention and interview requests.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Sunday Night Football start?
Sunday Night Football kicks off every week from Sept. 8 through Jan. 5 at 8:20 p.m. Eastern. The ‘Football Night in America’ pregame show begins at 7 p.m. Eastern. NBC first started airing SNF for the 2006 season, taking over from ESPN.
How to stream Sunday Night Football?
Never miss a SNF game when you’re on the go with the NBCSports mobile apps. Cord-cutters can also use streaming services such as Hulu which includes NBC in most of its packages.
Who are the SNF announcers?
Booth announcers Mike Tirico (play-by-play) and Cris Collinsworth (color commentary) provide the broadcast each week. Field reporter Melissa Stark and rules expert Terry McAulay join in. Maria Taylor, Tony Dungy, Rodney Harrison, Chris Simms, Jac Collinsworth, Mike Florio and Matthew Berry make up the pregame show.
Who was the original Sunday Night Football broadcast crew?
Cris Collinsworth replaced legendary former head coach John Madden as the color commentator beside Al Michaels in 2009.
Who sings the Sunday Night Football theme song?
Country music star Carrie Underwood has been singing the SNF theme since 2013. She replaced fellow country star Faith Hill, who took over from pop star Pink after just one season in 2007. The current song is titled “Waiting All Day For Sunday Night.” Previous versions were “Game On” and “Oh, Sunday Night.”