Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions Odds, AI Picks and Betting Analysis
So far this season, the Buccaneers are an above .500 team on the road at 5-4. Heading into the Divisional round, they are 1st in the NFC-South with an overall record of 9-8. At home, Tampa Bay has gone 5-4 thus far. The current scoring margin for the Buccaneers’ is +2.6, and this has contributed to their ATS record of 12-6.
So far this season, the Lions are 12-5 overall, which has the team placed 1st in the NFC North. This record has come while going 1-2 as the underdog and 12-3 when favored. The Lions’ scoring margin for the season is currently +3.7. This has contributed to their ATS record of 12-6. Keep reading for our Buccaneers vs Lions Odds and AI picks.
Game Information
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions |
| Location of the Game: Ford Field, Detroit |
| Date and Time: Sunday, January 21st 3:00 ET |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Predictions and SportsBettingAI Picks
| TEAM | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| Buccaneers | 21 | 48 | Spread TB +6 |
ML DET -273 |
UNDER 48.5 |
| Lions | 27 | ||||
AI Picks: Detroit Lions 27 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21
SBAI Picks: ATS Buccaneers +6 | ML Lions -273 | UNDER 48.5
Buccaneers vs Lions Odds
These are the NFL odds for this Matchup for the NFL Playoffs
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Game Analysis
After leading by seven at halftime, the Buccaneers put together a good second half and ended up beating the Eagles (32-9). Offensively, the Buccaneers racked up 426 yards of total offense while going 6/14 on third down. On the other end, the Eagles ran for 42 and threw for 234. Tampa Bay went into the game as the underdog (+2.5), giving them a straight-up and ATS win. Quarterback Baker Mayfield had a big game, throwing for 337 yards on a passer rating of 119. Mayfield completed 61% of 36 attempts in the game.
The Buccaneers will be looking for quarterback Baker Mayfield to continue the team’s efficient play in the passing game. Overall, Tampa Bay is averaging 21.1 points per game, placing them 19th in the league. Compared to other quarterbacks, Mayfield is ranked 9th in passing yards while completing 64.3% of his passes. Heading into the game, the team’s top receiver, Mike Evans, through 17 games, has 1255 receiving yards this season.
Detroit Lions Game Analysis
In terms of offense, the Lions started well, posting 14 points in the first quarter. Their total offense for the game amounted to 334 yards, whereas the Rams had 425 yards. Even though Detroit won straight-up, they did not cover the spread as 3.5-point favorites. Jared Goff threw for 277 yards while completing 81% of his passes and throwing for 277. Goff threw for one touchdown.
Against Tampa Bay, the Lions will be on the attack in the passing game, as they are throwing the ball an average of 35.2 times per contest. Their preference to air the ball out has led to the team ranking 5th in points per game (26.9). Jared Goff comes into the game with 4575 passing yards with a completion percentage of 67.3%. Heading into the game, the team’s top receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown who through 16 games, has 1515 receiving yards this season.
Injury Report
For this NFL schedule, there is the NFL Injury Report for both teams:
- SirVocea Dennis – Hamstring (Out)
- Carlton Davis III – Toe (Out)
- Calijah Kancey – Calf (Out)
- Ryan Jensen – Knee (Out)
- Russell Gage – Knee (Out)
- Julian Okwara – Arm (Out)
- Shane Zylstra – Knee (Out)
- Jameson Williams – Suspension (Out)
- Nate Sudfeld – Knee (Out)
- Emmanuel Moseley – Knee/hamstring (Out)
- Hendon Hooker – Knee (Out)
- Taylor Decker – Ankle (Out)
- Khalil Dorsey – Illness (Out)
- Josh Paschal – Knee (Out)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions Head-to-Head
In the first meeting between the Lions and Buccaneers, the Lions came away with a 20-6 win. Taking the point spread into account, the Lions were the favorites by -3, and they covered it with a 14-point victory. The over/under line going into the game was 43 points, which the teams fell short of.
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