2024 NFL Playoffs Divisional Round: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit Lions Full Betting Preview
Game Information
- Date: Sunday, January 14, 2024
- Time: 3:00 PM ET
- Location: Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan
- TV: CBS
- Live Stream: fuboTV (try for free)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (13-4)
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are coming off an impressive 32-9 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card Round. Quarterback Baker Mayfield threw for 250 yards and two touchdowns, while running back Rachaad White rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown. The Buccaneers’ defense also played well, holding the Eagles to just 243 yards of total offense.
The Buccaneers are now looking to advance to the NFC Championship Game for the second straight year. They will be facing a tough challenge in the Detroit Lions, who are also coming off a Wild Card Round win.
Detroit Lions (13-5)
The Detroit Lions upset the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card Round, winning 28-24. Quarterback Jared Goff threw for 320 yards and two touchdowns, while running back D’Andre Swift rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown. The Lions’ defense also played well, intercepting Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford three times.
The Lions are now looking to reach the NFC Championship Game for the first time since 1991. They will be facing a tough challenge in the Buccaneers, who are one of the most experienced teams in the NFL.
Betting Lines
- Spread: Lions -6
- Over/Under: 49.5 points
- Money Line: Lions -273, Buccaneers +222
Buccaneers vs. Lions Betting Trends
Buccaneers:
- 8-1 against the spread (ATS) in road games
- 4-3 ATS as an underdog
- 7-0 ATS when scoring 30 or more points
Lions:
- 5-4 ATS in home games
- 6-3 ATS as a favorite
- 8-1 ATS when scoring 30 or more points
Expert Predictions
- SportsLine’s Advanced Computer Simulation Model: Lions 27, Buccaneers 24
- Consensus Pick: Lions -6
Analysis
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions are both evenly matched teams. Both teams have high-powered offenses and solid defenses. The game is likely to be decided by which team can make the most big plays.
The Buccaneers have a slight edge in experience, but the Lions are playing with a lot of confidence right now. This game could go either way, but the Lions are a slight favorite at home.
Prediction
Lions 31, Buccaneers 27
The Lions will win a close game at home, thanks to a big game from quarterback Jared Goff. The Buccaneers will keep it close, but the Lions will make one more big play to win the game.