Saints betting recap: Saints collapse against Buccaneers

The New Orleans Saints lost 17-16 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The live betting line at Caesars Sportsbook shifted to 12.5 points in their favor in the fourth quarter.

The Saints were 3.5 points favorites against the Buccaneers. The line remained in favor of the Saints for the rest of game. Those who bet on the team to cover the pregame spread were still able to cash in.

The total was set at 40.5 before kickoff. The Buccaneers scored 14 points in the final three minutes to win the game. There were only 33 points scored in a game that was 10-3 at halftime.

Neither offense had any standout performers. Tom Brady's passing yards and passing touchdowns props went over the pregame total set at Caesars. The Saints couldn't get anything going on the ground. The Bucs top skill players were Chris Godwin and Rachaad White.

The Saints lost to the Buccaneers, dropping them to 4-9 on the season. The Saints' playoff hopes are all but gone. They trail the 6-6 Buccaneers by 2.5 games. Their next game is at home against the Falcons on Sunday, Dec. 18 at noon.