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The Detroit Lions (4-1) will go up against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-1) in Week 6 Sunday at Raymond James Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Lions vs. Buccaneers odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
The Lions improved to 4-1 on the season with a 42-24 win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 5, covering as 10-point home favorites and clearing the Over of 43.5. Detroit is on a 3-game winning streak and has its sights on its first playoff berth since the 2016 season.
The Buccaneers are coming off of their bye week following a 26-9 road victory as 4.5-point underdogs against the New Orleans Saints in Week 4. The Under of 41.5 hit in the win over New Orleans, and Tampa Bay is in 1st place in the NFC South.
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Lions at Buccaneers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 11:40 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Lions -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Buccaneers +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
- Against the spread (ATS): Lions -3 (-110) | Buccaneers +3 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 42.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Lions at Buccaneers key injuries
Lions
- CB Brian Branch (ankle) out
- RB Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) out
- G Jonah Jackson (ankle) out
- RB Zonovan Knight (shoulder) out
- TE Sam LaPorta (calf) questionable
- DE Joshua Paschal (knee) out
Buccaneers
- LB Shaquil Barrett (illness) questionable
Lions at Buccaneers picks and predictions
Prediction
Lions 27, Buccaneers 20
Moneyline
While I believe the Lions will secure the win on the road Sunday, I’ll PASS on their moneyline in this contest. Taking a team at -165 odds straight up isn’t worth the risk.
Against the spread
LIONS -3 (-110) is the ideal choice in this matchup with Detroit forming into one of the most well-rounded teams in the league. The Lions are expected to get WR Amon-Ra St. Brown back on offense, while the Buccaneers could be without Evans.
Detroit is a perfect 2-0 ATS on the road this season and has won both of its road games thus far.
Over/Under
OVER 42.5 (-110) is the play in this showdown as the Lions have proven to be one of the best offenses in the NFL. The Lions are registering 29.6 points per game (4th-most in the NFL) and the Buccaneers are producing a solid 21 points per game this season.
Detroit is 3-1 to the Over in its last 4 games overall.
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