Last week, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers decimated the Philadelphia Eagles in a game where the wrong team was favored. Baker Mayfield lit up the Eagles for 337 yards and three TDs. The Bucs outgained the Eagles 426-276 in a statement of utter Betting on NFL domination. Previously, The Bucs were written off as a fluke winner of the weak NFC South. Yet the NFC East powers Dallas and Philadelphia are out, with Tampa Bay advancing to the Divisional Playoffs. Head coach Todd Bowles has engineered a remarkable comeback story for himself and Mayfield.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit Lions Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Sunday, January 21, 2024, 3 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Ford Field, Detroit, MI |
| TV Coverage: | NBC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Buccaneers | +6 -110 | 48½ -110 | +220 |  |
| Lions | -6 -110 | 48½ -110 | -270 | |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Team Overview
Last Monday Night, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 32-9 against the Philadelphia Eagles as 3-point home dogs. The game went under the sportsbook total of 43. Tampa Bay has a record of 9-8 straight up, 11-6 against the spread, and 6-11 over/under the total. Tampa Bay ranks 23rd for total offense, 17th for passing, 32nd for rushing, and 20th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 23rd overall, 29th against the pass, 5th against the rush, and 7th for points allowed. Also, Tampa Bay ranks 6th for fewest turnovers lost and 12th for takeaways.
This season, Baker Mayfield threw for 4044 yards in 2023 with a 94.6 QBR and a 28/10 TD/INT ratio. Also, RB Rachaad White had 990 rushing yards and six TDs. Mayfield had two top targets in 2023. Mike Evans (79 REC, 1255 YDS, 15.9 YPC, 13 TDs, 54 first downs) and Chris Godwin (83 REC, 1024 YDS, 12.3 YPC, two TDs, 63.9 first downs) were top receivers. Finally, PK Chase McLaughlin was 29-31 on field goals this season.
Detroit Lions Team Overview
Detroit has a record of 12-5 straight up, 12-5 against the spread, and 11-6 over/under the total. Lions ranks 3rd for total offense, 2nd for passing, 5th for rushing, and 5th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 19th overall, 27th against the pass, 2nd against the rush, and 23rd for points allowed. Also, Detroit ranks 19th for the fewest turnovers lost and 17th for takeaways.
In 1966, the AFL-NFL merger brought the first Super Bowl season. Since then, the Detroit Lions have never made it to Super Sunday. That may change this season. The Lions are coming off an impressive and bold 24-23 Wild Card win over the Los Angeles Rams to advance to this week’s divisional round. Accordingly, NFL fans and gamblers are enthralled with Detroit’s quest for Super Sunday.
Consider that in 2023, Jared Goff posted a 97.9 QBR with 4575 yards passing and a 30/12 TD/INT ratio. RB David Montgomery rushed for 1015 yards, 4.6 YPC, and 13 TDs. Jahmyr Gibbs added 945 yards rushing, 5.2 YPC, and 10 TDs. And then Amon-Ra St. Brown added 119 catches, 1515 yards, 12.7 YPC, and ten TDs with 75 first downs.
Buccaneers at Lions SBG Free Picks
Detroit’s win over the Rams is seen as a big step forward in credibility. Now comes the Betting on NFL opportunity to make the NFC championship game. In this situation, the Lions’ offense should be the difference.
Buccaneers at Lions SBG Best Bet: Detroit Lions.