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The Detroit Lions (1-0) welcome the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-0) to Ford Field Sunday. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Buccaneers vs. Lions odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
The Buccaneers, who won and covered in 2 of 3 preseason games, beat the Washington Commanders at home 37-20 Sunday, covering as a 4-point favorite. QB Baker Mayfield went off for 4 TDs and 289 yards. Two of those TD passes went to WR Mike Evans. A similar Buccaneers team went 8-2 against the spread (ATS) last season.
The Lions, who were 6-4 ATS at home a season ago, also won and covered in 2 of 3 preseason games. In Week 1 action, Detroit won 26-20 in OT over the LA Rams, covering as a 5.5-point home favorite. QB Jared Goff ended with 217 yards, a TD and an INT. RB David Montgomery rushed for 91 yards and a TD.
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Buccaneers at Lions odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NFL odds. Lines last updated Friday at 6:37 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Buccaneers +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Lions -375 (bet $375 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Buccaneers +7.5 (-110) | Lions -7.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Buccaneers at Lions key injuries
Buccaneers
- DE Marcus Davenport (groin) doubtful
- OT Penei Sewell (ankle) questionable
- WR Jameson Williams (ankle) questionable
Lions
- OT Luke Goedeke (concussion) out
- DE Logan Hall (foot) questionable
- DT Calijah Kancey (calf) out
- CB Zyon McCollum (concussion) questionable
- S Antoine Winfield Jr. (unknown) out
- DB Tykee Smith (illness) questionable
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Buccaneers at Lions picks and predictions
Prediction
Lions 27, Buccaneers 21
Moneyline
PASS.
There’s no value here.
The Lions have been among the more consistent teams over the last few seasons and should come out on top. While the Bucs could be worth a play as a sizable underdog, that wager is better used on the spread.
Against the spread
BET BUCCANEERS +7.5 (-110).
The Buccaneers were very profitable on the spread when on the road last season (8-2), and they showed their lofty potential in Week 1, throttling the Commanders. Mayfield looked consistent and took just 1 sack. He didn’t have a turnover either. The Bucs defense allowed just 161 passing yards too. They should be able to limit Goff.
The Lions looked vulnerable despite winning at home in Week 1. They allowed 17 second-half points and gave up 304 passing yards, which Mayfield will look to exploit as well. Considering Detriot’s pass weakness and the Bucs’ strength on the spread last year, take BUCCANEERS +7.5 (-110).
Over/Under
BET UNDER 51.5 (-110).
The Lions have a starting offensive lineman questionable while the Bucs will be a starter short on the line. The defensive lines may be able to take control of those weaknesses and get in the backfield, potentially haunting drives with tackles for loss and sacks.
The Lions were Under in Week 1, but play a fast pace which often lifts the total. This would’ve been the highest total in any Bucs game last season. The Bucs scored 37 in Week 1, but scored that many just once last season, so that’s not expected to be repeated. They held the Commanders to 20 last week.
Take UNDER 51.5 (-110).
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