Commanders vs. Buccaneers odds and prop bets for Week 1
By Dean Jones
The time for talk is over. Dan Quinn and his coaching staff worked exceptionally hard to whip the Washington Commanders into shape this offseason. They'll be hoping this serves their new-look roster well as the NFC East outfit gears up for their regular-season opener at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Washington is quietly fancied to make some noise in 2024 after decades of misery. It was a complete tear-down from general manager Adam Peters in his first few months at the helm. Things look much more promising long term, but it leaves an unknown factor on their fortunes this season with so many fresh faces needing to become a cohesive unit.
The Buccaneers have familiarity on their side after bringing back most of their established stars for another go-around. Todd Bowles remains the head coach and is held in the highest regard around the league. His team is a tough nut to crack, so nothing but high performance and avoiding mental errors will do.
Quinn knows this might take time before everything is where he wants it. But there's nothing to suggest the Commanders cannot put up more of a fight despite losing the final four games of the previous campaign.
Commanders vs. Buccaneers odds for Week 1
According to the latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, the Commanders are 3.5-point underdogs at the Buccaneers in Week 1.
- Washington +3.5 points: -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
- Tampa Bay -3.5 points: -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
Anyone brave enough to bet the Commanders' money line can get odds of +180 attached (bet $100 to win $180). Tampa Bay is favored to get their regular season off to a good start on home soil at -215 (bet $215 to win $100).
FanDuel Sportsbook is expecting a moderately entertaining affair with the over/under set at 42.5 points at Raymond James Stadium.
- Over 42.5 points: -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
- Under 42.5 points: -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Jayden Daniels prop bets for Week 1
All eyes will be on rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels during his regular-season debut. The Commanders believe this is the franchise quarterback they've been searching for. His seamless transition and impressive summer lent further weight to these claims, but getting it done when things matter more will be trickier.
According to FanDuel Sportsbook, the over/under on Daniels' passing yards stands at 211.5. This is available at -110 in both directions (bet $110 to win $100). His passing attempts sit at 32.5, with the former LSU standout's pass completion over/under total set at 19.5.
Daniels' ability to get out on the move is another strong tool the Commanders can put to good use. FanDuel Sportsbook has set his over/under for rushing yards at 40.5.
- Over 40.5 rushing yards: -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
- Under 40.5 rushing yards: -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Commanders receiver yards over/under projections for Week 1
- Terry McLaurin: 60.5
- Austin Ekeler: 18.5
- Zach Ertz: 24.5
- Brian Robinson Jr.: 8.5
- Dyami Brown: 16.5
- Olamide Zaccheaus: 14.5
Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.
More Commanders news and analysis
feed