The Detroit Lions (1-0) welcome the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-0) to Ford Field Sunday. Kickoff in the Week 2 battle is set for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we look at Buccaneers vs. Lions odds from FanDuel Sportsbook before making our expert NFL picks and predictions later in the week.
The Lions, who went 2-1 straight up and against the spread (ATS) in the preseason, are coming off a 26-20 OT win over the LA Rams in Week 1 Sunday, covering as 5.5-point favorites. The Under (53.5) was the better side, as well. RB David Montgomery led the way with 91 rushing yards on 17 attempts and a TD. QB Jared Goff ended just 18 of 28 for 217 yards with a TD and an INT.
The Buccaneers, who were also 2-1 straight up and ATS in preseason action, throttled the Washington Commanders 37-20 in Week 1, covering as 4-point home favorites. The Over (41.5) hit with ease. Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield looked terrific to start the season, throwing for 289 yards and 4 TDs, 2 of which were to WR Mike Evans. WR Chris Godwin led the team with 8 receptions for 83 yards.
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Buccaneers at Lions odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 11 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Buccaneers +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Lions -280 (bet $280 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Buccaneers +6.5 (-115) | Lions -6.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 48.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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2024 betting stats
- ML: Buccaneers 1-0 | Lions 1-0
- ATS: Buccaneers 1-0 | Lions 1-0
- O/U: Buccaneers 1-0 | Lions 0-1
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Buccaneers vs. Lions head-to-head
The Bucs and Lions have a lengthy History, dating back to 1977. The Lions have barely edged the Bucs in the head-to-head History, having won 33 of the 62 matchups.
The Lions have gotten the better of the Bucs recently as well, beating them 31-23 in the NFC Divisional Round last season, the most important game played in the series history.
The Lions have won the last 2 meetings and 7 of the last 11. They are again favored to win yet are 0-2 in the last 2 regular-season meetings in Detroit.
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