Written By: Evan PerkinsThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-0) aim for their second consecutive victory when they take on the Detroit Lions (1-0), who are attempting to do the same on Sunday, September 15 at 1:00 pm E.T. This NFL betting opportunity is at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan, where the Lions are favored with a point spread at -7.5 (-110).
The Buccaneers flourished in their season opener against rookie Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders. They defeated them with ease, 37-20, with Baker Mayfield having a phenomenal performance.
Mayfield completed 24 of 30 passes for 289 yards and had four touchdowns. Chris Godwin, one of Mayfield's favorite targets, erupted with eight receptions for 83 yards and put up a touchdown. The offense thrived, and Mayfield could dictate the game's flow.
The Bucs put up 392 yards, had 22 first downs, and did not commit any turnovers. They held the Commanders to 299 yards and 22 first downs, which are solid numbers by comparison.
They must figure out how to slow down the Lions' offensive threats with an experienced Jared Goff and excellent receivers. While their offense can match the Lions, the defense will need to step up.
The Lions were victorious in an overtime thriller against the Los Angeles Rams, ending in a 26-20 battle. This was a familiar scenario the last time these two teams played, with a balanced ground game and passing to build on a lead steadily.
Goff completed 18 of his 28 passes for 217 yards. He had a touchdown but also threw it away for an interception. David Montgomery rushed 17 times for 91 yards and had a touchdown.
The Lions scored 363 yards and 21 first downs and had one Goff turnover. They allowed the Rams 387 yards and 26 first downs and forced a turnover. If they can make Mayfield move under pressure, they can disrupt his accuracy and affect the offense.
Their defense did a solid job against the Rams' Matthew Stafford but will need to improve to push Mayfield out of his comfort zone. Overall, they let the Rams back into the game late to force overtime.
MyBookie has the NFL betting odds ready for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit Lions matchup. The Lions are 7.5-point favorites. Market insights have the Lions' chances of winning at 65.1 percent.
The Lions will be tough to beat at home despite the Bucs' great first game. The Commanders are weaker on both sides of the ball, so that outcome should have been expected. Look for the Lions to cover.
