Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit Lions Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds for Divisional Round
The Buccaneers and the Lions will meet on Sunday afternoon for the NFC Divisional Round. Which team has the edge in this matchup? Matt McCuen shares his Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit Lions prediction, pick against the spread, and the latest odds ahead of the game.
Matt McCuen - January 21, 2024, 11:28 AM EST
5 minTampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit Lions Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds for Divisional Round
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Detroit Lions will meet from Motor City on Sunday afternoon.
Buccaneers vs. Lions Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: January 21, 2024
- Game Time: 3:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: NBC
Buccaneers vs. Lions Odds
- Date: January 21, 2024
- Game Time: 3:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: NBC
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit Lions Prediction
The Bucs come into this game as Champions of the NFC South.
Tampa Bay defeated the Philadelphia Eagles a week ago in blowout fashion.
Entering the season, no one gave the Bucs much of a chance at making a playoff run.
Quarterback Baker Mayfield has proved his doubters wrong this season.
The former Heisman Trophy winner threw for 4,044 yards 28 touchdowns, and ten interceptions during the regular season.
Running back Rachaad White has produced at a high level this season, racking up 990 yards and six touchdowns.
Mike Evans enjoyed another breakout season, racking up 1,255 yards and 13 touchdowns, which was tied for the most receiving touchdowns in football.
The Bucs defense ranked fifth in points allowed per game (17.7).
Detroit won their first playoff game since 1993 over the Los Angeles Rams a week ago.
The home atmosphere was electric in Detroit as it was considered the fourth loudest game in NFL history.
The Lions have the opportunity to play in San Francisco next week with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line.
Detroit has only reached the NFC Championship once in their franchise history in 1991.
Jared Goff commands this Lions offense throwing for 4,575 30 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
David Montgomery led the Lions backfield rushing for 1,015 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Rookie Jahmyr Gibbs enjoyed a huge season rushing for 945 yards and ten touchdowns.
Amon-Ra St. Brown is the favorite target of Goff. The Sun god has collected 119 receptions worth 1,515 yards and ten touchdowns.
The Lions defense ranked 23rd in points allowed per game (23.2).
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit Lions Pick
The Lions offense will be too much for the Bucs to keep pace with.
Tampa played a bad Eagles team a week ago who could not move the ball offensively.
This game will be completely different as the Lions will jump out to an early lead and force the Bucs to play a statue of play their uncomfortable with.
Chris Godwin will be in a favorable game script to go over his number.
Pick: Lions -5.5 -110 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
Bonus Pick: Chris Godwin over 61.5 rec yards -120 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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