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The Detroit Lions (4-1) visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-1) on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium and will attempt to extend a three-game winning streak.
The Lions rank sixth in total offense (384.4 yards per game) and sixth in total defense (292.8 yards allowed per game) this season. From an offensive angle, the Buccaneers are posting 21 points per game (20th-ranked). They rank eighth in the NFL defensively (17 points surrendered per game).
Lions vs. Buccaneers Picks
Splash Inc. users think the Lions will win straight up against the Buccaneers on Sunday, with 78.3% of users picking them to emerge with a victory. On the other hand 100.0% of users are picking the Buccaneers to cover the 3-point spread.
Game Info: Lions vs. Buccaneers
- Game Day: Sunday, October 15, 2023
- Game Time: 4:25 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Tampa, Florida
- Stadium: Raymond James Stadium
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Before making an informed wager on Detroit-Tampa Bay outing (in which Detroit is a 3-point favorite and the over/under has been set at 44 points), here are some betting insights and trends for Sunday’s game.
Game Trends for Lions
- The Lions have gone 4-1-0 ATS this season.
- The Lions are 2-1 against the spread when favored by 3 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in three of the Lions’ five games with a set total.
Stats & Insights for Lions
- On offense, the Lions rank sixth in the NFL with 384.4 yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank sixth in total defense (292.8 yards allowed per contest).
- Offensively, the Lions have been a top-five unit, ranking fourth-best in the NFL by totaling 29.6 points per game. They rank 15th on defense (21.4 points allowed per game).
- The Lions are totaling 243.4 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them ninth in the NFL. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 17th, surrendering 224.4 passing yards per contest.
- The Lions have the seventh-ranked offense this season in terms of rushing yards (141 per game), and they’ve been more effective on defense, ranking third-best with just 68.4 rushing yards allowed per game.
- The Lions are averaging a 38.8% third-down conversion rate on offense, which ranks them 18th in the NFL. On the other side of the ball, they rank 10th, surrendering a 36.7% third-down percentage.
- The Lions are averaging 6 yards per play on offense, which ranks them seventh in the NFL. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank seventh, surrendering 5.1 yards per play.
- The Lions rank 14th in the league with a +1 turnover margin after forcing 7 turnovers (11th in the NFL) while committing six (13th in the NFL).
Best Players for Lions
- Jared Goff: 1,265 PASS YDS / 253 YPG / 69.8% / 9 TD / 3 INT
- David Montgomery: 88 CAR / 371 YDS / 92.8 YPG / 6 TD / 5 REC / 47 YDS / 11.8 YPG / 0 TD
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 39 CAR / 179 YDS / 44.8 YPG / 0 TD / 14 REC / 70 YDS / 17.5 YPG / 0 TD
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 26 REC / 331 YDS / 82.8 YPG / 2 TD
- Josh Reynolds: 16 REC / 291 YDS / 72.8 YPG / 3 TD
- Sam LaPorta: 25 REC / 289 YDS / 57.8 YPG / 3 TD
- Alex Anzalone: 35 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK / 2 PD
Game Trends for Buccaneers
- So far this season, the Buccaneers have compiled a 3-1-0 record against the spread.
- When they have played as at least 3-point underdogs this year, the Buccaneers are 2-1 against the spread.
- The Buccaneers have gone over in one of four games with a set total (25%).
Stats & Insights for Buccaneers
- From an offensive angle, the Buccaneers are posting 301.5 total yards per contest (22nd-ranked). They rank 11th in the NFL on the other side of the ball (318.5 total yards given up per game).
- From an offensive standpoint, the Buccaneers are compiling 21 points per game (20th-ranked). They rank eighth in the NFL on defense (17 points surrendered per game).
- In terms of passing, the Buccaneers rank 14th in the NFL (214.5 passing yards per game) and 16th on defense (223.8 passing yards allowed per game).
- In terms of rushing, the Buccaneers rank 25th in the NFL on offense (87 rushing yards per game) and 10th on the other side of the ball (94.8 rushing yards allowed per contest).
- The Buccaneers’ defense has been bottom-five on third down this season, allowing a 47.4% third-down conversion rate, which ranks fourth-worst in the NFL. Offensively, they rank sixth with a 47.4% third-down rate.
- The Buccaneers rank 25th in the NFL with 5 yards per play on offense, and they rank 10th with 5.3 yards allowed per play on defense.
- Regarding turnover margin, the Buccaneers are the best in the NFL this season. Their margin sits at +7, as they’ve forced 10 turnovers and committed three.
Best Players for Buccaneers
- Baker Mayfield: 882 PASS YDS / 220.5 YPG / 69.6% / 7 TD / 2 INT / 23 CAR / 61 RUSH YDS / 0 TD
- Rachaad White: 63 CAR / 206 YDS / 51.5 YPG / 1 TD / 13 REC / 86 YDS / 21.5 YPG / 0 TD
- Mike Evans: 20 REC / 337 YDS / 84.3 YPG / 3 TD
- Chris Godwin: 21 REC / 255 YDS / 63.8 YPG / 0 TD
- Cade Otton: 12 REC / 89 YDS / 22.3 YPG / 1 TD
- Antoine Winfield Jr.: 31 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK / 4 PD
