Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit Lions Prediction, Odds, Moneyline – 09/15/2024 | 2024-2025 NFL Season
On Sunday afternoon, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. The Buccaneers, currently ranked second in the NFC South after their Week 1 victory, take on the Lions, who are second in the NFC North following a dominant opening win. According to the latest betting trends, the Detroit Lions are favored to win this matchup.
Game Details:
- Date: September 15, Sunday
- Time: 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time
- Location: Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan
- TV: FOX
- Stream: NFL+/Fubo TV
Odds and Betting Lines:
- Moneyline: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+270) vs. Detroit Lions (-340)
- Spread: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+6.5 -110) vs. Detroit Lions (-6.5 -110)
- Total (O/U): 49
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Overview: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers secured a decisive 37-20 win against the Washington Commanders in their season opener. Quarterback Baker Mayfield threw for 289 yards, completing 24 of 30 passes with four touchdowns. Bucky Irving led the rushing game with 62 yards on nine carries. Receiver Chris Godwin had a standout performance with eight receptions for 83 yards and a touchdown.
Top Performers for Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
- Baker Mayfield: 289 yards, 4 TDs, 0 INT
- Bucky Irving: 9 carries, 62 yards
- Chris Godwin: 8 receptions, 83 yards, 1 TD
Detroit Lions Overview: The Detroit Lions defeated the Los Angeles Rams 26-20 in their Week 1 matchup. Quarterback Jared Goff passed for 217 yards, completing 18 of 28 attempts with one touchdown and one interception. David Montgomery was the leading rusher with 91 yards on 17 carries and one touchdown. Jameson Williams was a key receiver, catching five passes for 121 yards and a touchdown.
Top Performers for Detroit Lions:
- Jared Goff: 217 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
- David Montgomery: 17 carries, 91 yards, 1 TD
- Jameson Williams: 5 receptions, 121 yards, 1 TD
Injury Report:
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Chase Edmonds (RB) is out for the season with a knee injury; Sua Opeta (G) is on IR with an ACL injury; Logan Hall (DE) and Calijah Kancey (DT) are questionable with foot and calf injuries, respectively. Silas Dzansi (T) and Rakim Jarrett (WR) are on IR.
- Detroit Lions: DJ Reader (NT) is questionable with a quad injury; Tre’Quan Smith (WR), Michael Badgley (K), Emmanuel Moseley (CB), Netane Muti (G), and Brodric Martin (DT) are on IR. Ifeatu Melifonwu (CB) and Loren Strickland (S) are questionable with ankle and thumb injuries, respectively.
Betting Trends:
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games; Under in 4 of last 6 games; 7-2 SU in last 9 games; 4-12 ATS in last 16 games against Detroit; 7-3 SU in last 10 road games against Detroit.
- Detroit Lions: 7-1 ATS in last 8 games; Over in 9 of last 13 games; 4-1 SU in last 5 games; 5-0 SU in last 5 home games; Over in 11 of last 16 games played in September.
Summary and Prediction: Both teams are coming off strong victories, but the Detroit Lions appear to have the edge with their home advantage and recent form. While the Buccaneers have shown promise, the Lions are likely to capitalize on their strengths and secure a win. The predicted final score is Detroit Lions 23, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20.
