Los Angeles Rams vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers picks, predictions: Who wins NFL Week 9 game?

Jeremy Cluff, Arizona Republic
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The Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers play on Sunday in a game on the NFL Week 9 schedule.

Which team will get the victory?

Check out these NFL Week 9 picks and predictions for the game, which can be seen at 2:25 p.m. MST on CBS.

The Buccaneers are a 3.5-point favorite in the game.

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The Arizona Republic: Buccaneers 30, Rams 24

Jeremy Cluff writes: "We really don't have any confidence in either team right now, but the Buccaneers are playing at home and we don't think they'll lose four games in a row."

Bookies.com: Bet the Buccaneers to cover vs. Rams

Bill Speros writes: "Tom Brady's divorce became official on Friday, so he is a free agent off the field. Clearly Brady has been less-than-himself this season. This week will be a strong tell on just how much Brady's off-the-field concerns were affecting his game."

NFL Week 9 odds:

Will Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Los Angeles Rams in NFL Week 9?
Will Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Los Angeles Rams in NFL Week 9?

ESPN: Buccaneers have a 68.2% chance to win the Week 9 game

The site's Football Power Index gives the Rams a 31.5% chance to get the victory.

Draft Kings: Take the Buccaneers to cover vs. Rams

It writes: "I’d say steer clear of this game entirely, but if we have to make a pick, we’ll lay the points. The Bucs are coming off a little extra rest while the Rams have to see what is up with Cooper Kupp’s ankle. Slightest of leans for the Bucs working to get right."

How to watch: NFL Week 9 schedule, television information

Sports Betting Dime: Buccaneers 13.1, Rams 6.9

The site's formula predicts that the Buccaneers will win the Week 9 NFL game.

Fansided: Go with the Buccaneers to cover vs. Rams

Iain MacMillan writes: "Nobody throws the ball more than these two teams. They rank first and second in pass play percentage. It's important to note that the Buccaneers rank fourth in opponent yards per pass attempt, and the Rams 25th, giving Tampa Bay a huge advantage."

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