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The Detroit Lions (4-1) bring a three-game winning streak into a matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-1) on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium.
Offensively, 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). The Buccaneers are compiling 301.5 total yards per game on offense this season (22nd-ranked). Meanwhile, they are surrendering 318.5 total yards per game (11th-ranked).
Lions vs. Buccaneers Picks
Splash Inc. users project the Lions will win straight up against the Buccaneers on Sunday, with 81.0% of users picking them to win. But 32.9% of users expect 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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Detroit is a 3-point favorite over Tampa Bay on Sunday and the over/under is set at 42.5 points. Here’s some betting insights and trends if you are planning on making a wager on the game.
Game Trends for Lions
- So far this season, the Lions have compiled a 4-1-0 record against the spread.
- The Lions have a 2-1 record against the spread when favored by 3 points or more this season.
- The Lions have gone over in three of their five games with a set total (60%).
Stats & Insights for Lions
- The Lions are compiling 384.4 yards per game on offense, which ranks them sixth in the NFL. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank sixth, giving up 292.8 yards per game.
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Lions have been a top-five unit, ranking fourth-best in the NFL by averaging 29.6 points per game. They rank 15th on defense (21.4 points allowed per game).
- The Lions are compiling 243.4 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them ninth in the NFL. Defensively, they rank 17th, giving up 224.4 passing yards per game.
- On defense, the Lions have been a top-five unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking third-best by allowing only 68.4 per game. They rank seventh on offense (141 rushing yards per game).
- The Lions are putting up a 38.8% third-down conversion rate on offense, which ranks them 18th in the NFL. Defensively, they rank 10th, giving up a 36.7% third-down percentage.
- The Lions rank seventh in offensive yards per play (6) and seventh in yards per play allowed (5.1) this season.
- The Lions have the 14th-ranked turnover margin in the NFL at +1, forcing seven turnovers (11th in NFL) while turning it over six times (13th in 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
- The Buccaneers are 3-1-0 ATS this year.
- The Buccaneers are 2-1 against the spread when an underdog by 3 points or more this year.
- Out of Buccaneers four games with a set total, one has hit the over (25%).
Stats & Insights for Buccaneers
- In terms of total yards, the Buccaneers rank 22nd in the NFL (301.5 total yards per game) and 11th on the other side of the ball (318.5 total yards allowed per game).
- The Buccaneers rank 20th in the NFL with 21 points per game on offense, and they rank eighth with 17 points surrendered per game on the defensive side of the ball.
- The Buccaneers are putting up 214.5 passing yards per game on offense this season (14th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are allowing 223.8 passing yards per game (16th-ranked) on defense.
- The Buccaneers rank 25th in the NFL with 87 rushing yards per game on offense, and they rank 10th with 94.8 rushing yards surrendered per game on defense.
- The Buccaneers rank sixth in third-down conversion rate (47.4%) on offense, but they’ve been less effective defensively, ranking fourth-worst in the NFL with a 47.4% third-down percentage allowed.
- The Buccaneers rank 25th in the NFL with 5 yards per play on offense, and they rank 10th with 5.3 yards given up per play on the defensive side of the ball.
- At +7, the Buccaneers have the best turnover margin in the NFL this season.
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
