by Rod Pearson
Tuesday, Sep 10, 2024
Game Time: 1:00 pm ET, Sunday, September 15, 2024
Venue: Ford Field, Detroit, MI
Where to Watch: FOX
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Bucs +7, Lions -7; Over/Under: 51 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Bucs +7, Lions -7; Over/Under: 51 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Bucs +7, Lions -7; Over/Under: 51 points
Season Record
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 1-0 (2nd place, NFC South)
Detroit Lions: 1-0 (2nd place, NFC North)
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: won their last game at home against the Washington Commanders 37-20.
Detroit Lions: won their last game at home against the Los Angeles Rams 26-20 in overtime.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions Preview and Analysis
The Buccaneers are entering this game with a 1-0 record overall and they have a 0-0 record in their divisional games too. They are 1-0 in their home games, 0-0 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They won their last game against the Washington Commanders 37-20. Baker Mayfield was the starting QB and he completed 24/30 passes for 289 passing yards, 4 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Bucky Irving led the team in rushing yards with 62. Chris Godwin led the receivers with 83 receiving yards on 8 receptions and 1 TD. Jordan Whitehead led the defense in that game with 4 solo tackles and 4 assisted tackles while SirVocea Dennis and Joe Tryon-Shoyinka each led the defense in sacks with 1. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that one.
The Lions are entering this game with a 1-0 record overall and they have a 0-0 record in their divisional games too. They are 1-0 in their home games, 0-0 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They won
their last game against the Los Angeles Rams 26-20 in OT. Jared Goff was the starting QB and he completed 18/28 passes for 217 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception. David Montgomery led the team in rushing yards with 91 and 1 TD. Jameson Williams led the receivers with 121 receiving yards on 5 receptions and 1 TD. Alex Anzalone led the defense in that game with 10 solo tackles and 3 assisted tackles while Aidan Hutchinson led the defense in sacks with 1. Kerby Joseph came away with the only interception for them in that one.
Buccaneers vs Lions Prediction
The current betting odds have the Buccaneers listed as a 7 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Buccaneers have a 1-0 record overall this season after winning their season opener at home. They beat the Commanders 37-20 and picked up right where they left off last season. The Bucs looked good last season, winning the NFC South, and they have returned a lot of players from that team to make another run at the playoffs this year. Meanwhile, the Lions also looked good in their season opener as they also have a 1-0 record overall, beating the Rams 26-20. The Lions looked good in that game but it did get a little close near the end, needing to come back since they were down 20-17 late and then needing OT to win the game too. The Lions did beat the Bucs last season in the playoffs, winning at home by 8 points in the Divisional Round, but the Lions were also running like a well-oiled machine by then and still struggled to pull away. The Bucs will be seeking revenge in this one and it is only the 2nd game of the season so this is the best time to catch the Lions, especially after struggling to beat the Rams on Sunday night. Even if the Bucs don't win this game, they will fight to the last second and keep this a close one. The best way to place a bet here is on the Buccaneers to cover the spread in this game.
Buccaneers Lions Prediction: Our NFL Pick for Sunday, September 15, 2024 (1:00 pm ET start time) is Lions 27 Buccaneers 24.
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NFL Betting Trends
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 7-0 ATS in the 2nd quarter of their last 7 road games. 6-3 (+6.80 units) on the 2nd quarter moneyline in their last 9 road games. 6-4 (+5.10 units) on the 2nd half moneyline in their last 10 road games.
Detroit Lions: 2-17 ATS in the 3rd quarter of their last 19 games. 1-5 (-5.45 units) on the 1st quarter moneyline in their last 6 home games. 15-6 to the over in their last 21 games.
Key Injuries
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: C. Kancey (DL) Out - Calf. M. Evans (WR) Injured - Rest. L. David (LB) Injured - Rest. E. Brown (DE) Injured - Ribs. J. Skule (T) Injured - Abdomen. J. Tryon-Shoyinka (OLB) Injured - Shoulder. K. Merriweather (SAF) Injured - Knee. L. Hall (DL) Out - Foot. T. Palmer (WR) Questionable - Concussion. S. Dennis (LB) Injured - Shoulder. Y. Diaby (OLB) Injured - Ankle. J. Hayes (DB) Injured - Hip. J. Russell (LB) Injured - Ribs. T. Funderburk (CB) Injured - Foot. J. Whitehead (SAF) Injured - Quadriceps. C. McLaughlin (K) Injured - Abdomen/Illness.
Detroit Lions: D. Reader (DT) Questionable - Quad. I. Melifonwu (SAF) Doubtful - Ankle. L. Strickland (SAF) Out - Thumb.
Notable Quotes
“Pretty efficient for the most part. We just had to be more efficient in the red zone in the first half. We’ll take points always, but we’d love to be able to score touchdowns.” - Baker Mayfield after their win against the Commanders in their last game.
“Early in the season, a lot of games come down to who makes the fewest mistakes. We made one less than they did.” - Dan Campbell after his team’s win against the Rams in their last game.
Starting Lineups
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
WR Evans, Mike
WR McMillan, Jalen
WR Godwin, Chris
TE Otton, Cade
QB Mayfield, Baker
RB White, Rachaad
Detroit Lions
WR Raymond, Kalif
WR Williams, Jameson
WR St. Brown, Amon-Ra
TE LaPorta, Sam
QB Goff, Jared
RB Montgomery, David
Statistical Leaders
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Passing: B. Mayfield (289)
Rushing: B. Irving (62)
Receiving: C. Godwin (83)
Touchdowns: M. Evans (2)
Detroit Lions
Passing: J. Goff (217)
Rushing: D. Montgomery (91)
Receiving: J. Williams (121)
Touchdowns: J. Williams (1)
Coaches:
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Todd Bowles (3rd season)
Detroit Lions: Dan Campbell (4th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
