The Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers meet Sunday in week 6 NFL action at Raymond James Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Detroit Lions Betting Preview
The Detroit Lions for a fourth straight win to improve to 5-1 on the year. The Lions have won 3 straight road games. Jared Goff is completing 69.8 percent of his passes for 1,265 yards, 9 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Amon-Ra St. Brown and Josh Reynolds have combined for 622 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Sam LaPorta has 25 receptions. The Detroit Lions ground game is averaging 141 yards per contest, and David Montgomery leads the way with 371 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, Detroit is allowing 21.4 points and 292.8 yards per game. Alex Anzalone leads the Detroit Lions with 35 tackles, Aidan Hutchinson has 4.5 sacks and Jerry Jacobs has 3 interceptions.
Detroit Lions Team Facts
- The Lions have won each of their last four Sunday games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Lions have covered the spread in each of their last eight games following a home win.
- The Lions have won the first quarter in each of their last three games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Lions have scored the first touchdown in each of their last seven games following a home win.
- The favorites have won the first half in each of the Lions’ last seven games.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Betting Preview
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are fresh off a bye week and look to get off to a 4-1 start. The Buccaneers have won 4 of their last 6 home games. Baker Mayfield is completing 69.6 percent of his passes for 882 yards, 7 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Mike Evans and Chris Godwin have combined for 592 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Cade Otton has 12 receptions. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers ground game is averaging 87 yards per contest, and Rachaad White leads the way with 206 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Tampa Bay is allowing 17 points and 318.5 yards per game. Antoine Winfield Jr. leads the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with 31 tackles, Vita Vea has 3.5 sacks and Christian Izien has 2 interceptions.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Team Facts
- The Buccaneers have won 14 of their last 15 games following a road win.
- The Buccaneers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games at Raymond James Stadium against teams that held a winning record.
- The Buccaneers have lost the first quarter in each of their last six games following a win.
- The Buccaneers have scored the first touchdown in five of their last six games as underdogs following a road win.
- The Buccaneers have won the first half in five of their last six home games in October.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Buccaneers rank 1st in the NFL in 4th down percentage this season (100.0%).
- The Buccaneers rank 31st in the NFL in kickoff return yards per game this season (5.8).
- The Lions rank 1st in the NFL in Q1 points per game this season (9.0).
- The Lions rank T1st in the NFL in H1 win percentage this season (80.0).
Randy’s Pick
The Detroit Lions are playing the better ball, and they’ve won twice on the road this season, so it’s no surprise they’re favored. However, the Bucs have been a surprise through the first quarter of the season, and they get after it defensively. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 11th in total defense and eighth in scoring defense. The Buccaneers have also had an extra week to prepare for this game, so there’s value with the home dog. I’ll take a shot with the Bucs and points at home.
