The Detroit Lions (4-1) are scheduled to do battle against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-1) at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, October 15 at 4:25 PM ET. Both squads won their previous contest, as the Lions took down the Panthers 42-24, and the Buccaneers won 26-9 versus the Saints.
The Lions are field goal favorites in their matchup with the Buccaneers. The over/under is 42.5 points.
The betting facts in the article below reflect odds as of October 15, 2023 at 11:12 AM ET. Head to the article below for the latest lines for this game and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!
Lions Vs Buccaneers Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|
| Lions | -3 | 42.5 |
Lions vs. Buccaneers Predictions
| ATS pick | Over/Under pick |
|---|---|
| Lions (-3) | Over (42.5) |
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Team Stat Rankings
| Lions | Buccaneers | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 29.6 (4) | 21.0 (25) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 21.4 (17) | 17.0 (2) |
| Off. Yards per Play (Rank) | 5.8 (5) | 4.9 (21) |
| Def. Yards per Play (Rank) | 4.7 (6) | 5.0 (10) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 6 (13) | 3 (5) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 7 (12) | 10 (5) |
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Lions Betting Insights
- The Lions’ record against the spread is 4-1-0.
- Detroit has two wins ATS (2-1) as a 3-point or higher favorite in 2023.
- This year, three of the Lions’ five games have gone over the point total.
- Detroit games average 47.3 total points per game this season (playoffs included), 4.8 greater than the over/under for this matchup.
Buccaneers Betting Insights
- The Buccaneers are 3-1-0 against the spread this year.
- As a 3-point underdog or greater, Tampa Bay has two wins ATS (2-1).
- The Buccaneers have had one game (out of four) hit the over this year.
- Tampa Bay games have finished with over 42.5 points one time this season.
- The average total for Buccaneers games is 42.8 points, 0.3 more than this game’s over/under.
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Lions Players to Watch
- Jared Goff has recorded 1,265 yards (253.0 ypg) on 111-of-159 passing with nine touchdowns compared to three interceptions this season.
- David Montgomery has 371 rushing yards on 88 carries with six touchdowns.
- Craig Reynolds has carried the ball 14 times for 74 yards (14.8 per game) and one touchdown.
- Amon-Ra St. Brown’s 331 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 35 times and has registered 26 receptions and two touchdowns.
- Josh Reynolds has caught 16 passes for 291 yards (58.2 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
- Sam LaPorta has been the target of 31 passes and racked up 25 receptions for 289 yards, an average of 57.8 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone three times through the air this season.
- Aidan Hutchinson paces the team with 4.5 sacks, and also has 4.0 TFL, 15 tackles, and one interception.
- Alex Anzalone is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s picked up 35 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and 1.0 sack.
- Jerry Jacobs has picked off a team-high three passes. He also has 29 tackles and five passes defended to his name.
Buccaneers Players to Watch
- Baker Mayfield has been a dual threat for Tampa Bay this season. He has 882 passing yards (220.5 per game) while completing 69.6% of his passes. He’s tossed seven touchdown passes and two interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 61 yards (15.3 ypg) on 23 carries.
- The team’s top rusher, Rachaad White, has carried the ball 63 times for 206 yards (51.5 per game) with one touchdown. He’s also caught 13 passes for 86 yards.
- Mike Evans leads his team with 337 receiving yards on 20 catches with three touchdowns.
- Chris Godwin has caught 21 passes and compiled 255 receiving yards (63.8 per game).
- Cade Otton’s 12 grabs (on 15 targets) have netted him 89 yards (22.3 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Vita Vea paces the team with 3.5 sacks, and also has 3.0 TFL and 13 tackles.
- Tampa Bay’s leading tackler, Antoine Winfield Jr., has 31 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and 2.0 sacks this year.
- Dee Delaney has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has six tackles and two passes defended to his name.
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