Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions: Week 2 Odds & Predictions for 2024 Season

One of the two games played in the NFC Divisional round this weekend will feature the Detroit Lions hosting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The winner of this game will head to the NFC title game and take on either the 49ers or Packers. The Detroit Lions are favorites in this game. The Lions are listed at -6.5 over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Let’s take a look at the NFC Divisional Round game between the Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

MyBookie offers the NFL lines for this NFC Divisional Round match with the Lions as favorites at -6.5 over the Lions and a total set at 48.5.

Buccaneers vs Lions Odds and Betting Pick for this NFC Divisional Round Matchup | MyBookie NFL Playoff Preview

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions | NFC Divisional Round
ATS Odds: Lions -6.5
Money line Odds: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Line: +235 / Detroit Lions Line: -290
Over/Under Odds: 48.5

Saturday, January 21st at 3:00 pm ET | NBC
Ford Field, Detroit, MI

Detroit Lions Upstart 2023-2024 Season

Dan Campbell and his Detroit Lions have had an amazing 2023-2024 season. The Lions have a chance to head to the NFC title game, and get the chance at home. The Lions went 12-5 in the regular season, and ran away with the NFC North. The Lions won the division by three games. Detroit went 6-2 at home this season, and 8-4 against NFC opponents. The Lions scored 461 points and allowed 395.

Detroit started the season with a bang, beating the defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs. The five Detroit losses this season came at home to Seattle and Green Bay, and on the road at Baltimore, Chicago and Dallas. The Lions won three out of their last four games, and in each of those three games scored 30 or more points.

On the season, the Lions scored 27.1 points per game. Quarterback Jared Goff finished the regular season with 4,575 yards and 30 touchdowns. His top target was Amon-Ra St. Brown, with 119 receptions, 1,515 yards and 10 touchdowns. Sam LaPorta, from Iowa was also one of the top tight ends in all of the National Football League.

Detroit finished second in passing yards and fifth in rushing yards. David Montgomery was of the legs of the two legged monster for the Lions. Montgomery carried the football 219 times for 1,1015 yards and 13 touchdowns. Jahmyr Gibbs was great as well, falling 55 yards shy of 1,000 on the season, and 10 touchdowns.

In the postseason win over the Rams, Montgomery rushed 14 times, with Gibbs getting 8 carries.  Both got into the end zone for a touchdown. St. Brown was elite in the win for the Lions with 110 yards receiving. The touchdown in the passing game from LaPorta, who finished with just 14 yards in the game.

Detroit Defense

The defensive unit for Detroit is led by linebackers Alex Anzalone and Jack Campbell, along with defensive end Aidan Hutchinson. Anzalone and Campbell led the team with 129 and 95 tackles respectively. Hutchinson was the man getting to the quarterback. He finished the regular season with 11.5 sacks.

Safety Kerby Joseph led the team with four interceptions on the season. Brian Branch and Jerry Jacobs also recorded three for Detroit. Branch was the lone Lions defensive player to record a touchdown, with an interception returned to the house.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Winners of NFC South

It took all 17 games, but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the NFC South for the third straight season. The Buccaneers needed a win in Week 18 over Carolina to seal the deal. A season ago, Tampa was downed in the wildcard round. The Buccaneers started the season 3-1, before losing in six of seven games.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers looked great in the postseason win over the Eagles. Baker Mayfield was terrific with 337 yards passing, and 3 touchdowns. Chris Godwin caught one of the touchdown passes, but was limited to just 45 yards. Mike Evans only had 48. The two other touchdowns for the Buccaneers went to David Moore and Trey Palmer.

Mike Evans is the man in the offense. He caught 79 passes for 1,255 yards and 13 touchdowns during the regular season. Mayfield tossed 28 on the season, with 13 of them to Evans. In the running game, Rachaad White was terrific. The back rushed 272 yards and 990 yards and 6 touchdowns. White was also tough in the passing game for Tampa Bay.

Despite a nice season from White, the Buccaneers were the worst rushing team in the league, with 88.8 points per game. The passing game finished 17th with 224.2 yards per game. On the season, Tampa Bay scored 20.5 points per game, and allowed opponents to score 19.1. In the Buccaneers last five wins, they allowed just a total of 75 points.

Talent on the Defense Too

The big names for the Buccaneers on the defensive side of the ball for Tampa Bay are Lavonte David, Antoine Winfield and Devin White. Those three lead the team in tackles. David is the top tackle guy for Tampa Bay, with 134, despite missing two games this season. When it comes to getting to the quarterback; Yaya Diaby is the top sack man with 7.5 on the season. Vita Vea recorded 5.5 and others have 4.5 on the season.

The Buccaneers recorded 13 sacks on the season, and recovered 13 fumbles. Despite that, they scored just one defensive touchdown on the season. That touchdown came from linebacker Shaquil Barrett, on an interception return.

NFC Divisional Round Buccaneers vs Lions Betting Pick | Lions Win at Home

The Detroit Lions are a major vibe right now, and one that is going to be tough to slow down. The Lions can move the ball well, and the defense is coming to play. This is going to be a tough team to eliminate. The Lions win this game by a touchdown or more, as the season for Tampa Bay comes to an end.

When we make our final betting choices for the divisional round, we are taking the Detroit Lions -6.5! This should be a really good game in the National Football League. We are looking forward to this game, and all the games on the schedule for divisional weekend.

2024 NFL Divisional Round ATS Pick: Detroit Lions -6.5 | Bet Buccaneers vs Lions
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Team

9-8 | 5-4 Away

Detroit Lions Team

12-5 | 6-2 Home

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions Betting Trends

• Baker Mayfield has hit the TD Passes Over in 9 of his last 12 games (+8.25 Units / 68% ROI)
• Rachaad White has hit the Carries Over in 13 of his last 18 games (+7.65 Units / 37% ROI)
• Rachaad White has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 13 of his last 19 games (+6.45 Units / 31% ROI)
• Baker Mayfield has hit the Completions Over in his last 5 games (+5.05 Units / 94% ROI)
• Trey Palmer has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 5 away games (+5.00 Units / 77% ROI)
• Jahmyr Gibbs has hit the Longest Rush Over in his last 10 games (+10.00 Units / 83% ROI)
• Jared Goff has hit the Rushing Yards Under in 13 of his last 16 games (+9.15 Units / 44% ROI)
• Jahmyr Gibbs has hit the Longest Reception Under in his last 7 games (+7.00 Units / 74% ROI)
• Jahmyr Gibbs has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 7 games (+7.00 Units / 74% ROI)
• Jared Goff has hit the Passing Yards Over in 10 of his last 13 games (+6.75 Units / 47% ROI)

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Two of the more successful NFC teams this season clash on Sunday when the favored Detroit Lions head to Raymond James Stadium to take on the Tama Bay Buccaneers. Jared Goff hopes to lead the Lions to a win versus Baker Mayfield and the Bucs.

Will the Lions get the victory and cover? Or will Tampa win their fourth game of the season?

MyBookie offers the game prediction plus NFL lines, analysis, along with a free pick for Detroit Lions versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers which are playing on Week 6 of the season.

Lions vs Buccaneers Betting Prediction: Get Your 2023 NFL Odds for the Game | MyBookie NFL Week 6 Regular Season Preview

Detroit Lions vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NFL Week 6
ATS Odds: Lions -3
Money line Odds: Lions -166 / Buccaneers +136
Over/Under Odds: 42.5

Sunday, October 15th, 2023 at 4:25 pm ET | FOX
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL

Why bet on Lions versus Buccaneers

The Lions aren’t just outscoring opponents this season. Make no mistake, the offense is fantastic. Goff and his mates average close to 30 points per game.

But the real reason for Detroit’s success, and the reason they upset the Kansas Chiefs in NFL Week 1, is because the Lions defense ranks third against the rush. Opponents average a paltry 68.4 rushing yards per game versus Aidan Hutchinson and his defensive mates.

Why Bet on Buccaneers versus Lions

The Lions have a good rush defense. The Buccaneers defense is good when it counts most. Tampa’s defense allows 27% third down efficiency in the red zone.

You can rack up yards against the Buccaneers. But when you get into the red zone, Tampa shuts down your offense so that you must kick field goals instead of scoring touchdowns.

Red zone efficiency is one of the key indicators to determine who wins and who loses a football game. If Baker can lead the Bucs offense to TDs when Tampa has the ball, the Buccaneers could upset the Lions on the money line.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions Final Betting Prediction

Tampa Bay fell to the Eagles in NFL Week 3, but before chiding the Buccaneers we must put the game in perspective. Philly is one of the top teams in the league.

Also, the Bucs defense wore down so that after Mayfield got the Buccaneers to within 7 points, 18-11, the Eagles drove down the field and scored a door shutting TD.

Tampa became the team Detroit faces on Sunday in NFL Week 4 when the Buccaneers trounced the rival New Orleans Saints in the Superdome 26-9. Also, Tampa heads into this off their bye week.

We should expect the Buccaneers to have a game plan that exposes Detroit’s secondary. Mayfield has played great football this season and Goff will struggle against the TB defense. Baker leads the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a straight up victory.

NFL Week 6 Pick: Tampa Bay Buccaneersrs +136 | Bet Lions vs Buccaneers
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