In Week 7, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-1) will take on the Detroit Lions (4-2) for Monday Night Football. Coming off a strong 30-19 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, the Buccaneers have secured two consecutive wins and remain undefeated on the road.
In contrast, the Lions’ recent game saw them lose 30-17 against the Kansas City Chiefs, ending their four-game winning streak.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at Ford Field in Detroit, broadcasted live on ABC and ESPN. The Lions are the favorites in this matchup with a spread of 5.5 points according to DraftKings Sportsbook. The over/under for total points is set at 52.5, with the Lions favored at -270 money line and the Buccaneers as +216 underdogs.
Before you finalize your bets on the Buccaneers vs. Lions, consider the model’s projections from the SportsLine Projection Model, known for simulating NFL games 10,000 times with a notable return for top-rated picks.
Model Predictions
- Lions -5.5
- Over 52.5 points
The model sees Jared Goff continuing his excellent form this season; he has accumulated 14 touchdowns against only two interceptions. The Lions hold a perfect record at home and exhibit strong performance as favorites. The Buccaneers have also shown their mettle, indicated by their 4-2 record against the spread this season. Expect the Lions to cover the spread in 52% of simulations.
For total points, the Lions rank 11th in total offense and an impressive second in scoring offense, led by Goff’s outstanding performance. The model suggests a 59% probability the over hits in simulations.
For more detailed betting insights, check out the NFL picks from the SportsLine Projection Model.
