Buccaneers vs. Lions Picks & Best Bets 15th Sep 2024: NFL Week 2 Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
The Detroit Lions will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in NFL action on Sunday at Ford Field, starting at 1:00 p.m. ET.
We performed 10,000 simulations of Sunday's NFL matchup using state-of-the-art AI technology to reveal the best Buccaneers vs. Lions bets, player props and predictions.
Based on these simulations, we predict that the Lions will likely beat the Buccaneers with a projected final score of 29-22.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continuously monitor the most favorable odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Buccaneers vs. Lions Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Buccaneers vs. Lions picks combine the power of AI, statistics and analytics to produce NFL picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Buccaneers vs. Lions Game Information
- Game Date: Sunday, September 15th, 2024
- Game Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Ford Field
- Spread: Buccaneers +7.5 / Lions -7.5
- Moneyline: Buccaneers +300 / Lions -370
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 52 Points (-110/-110)
Buccaneers +7.5 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, both the Buccaneers and Lions have a 50% chance of covering the spread in this matchup.
- We prefer the Buccaneers +7.5 because of DraftKings Sportsbook's more favorable odds of -108.
Total Points Under 52 @ -110 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 52, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the under at -110.
- Our analysis shows a 52% probability that the total will stay under 52 points.
Buccaneers vs. Lions Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at +300 via BetMGM, whilst the Detroit Lions are available at -370 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Lions are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 73% chance of coming out on top.
Although the Lions are more likely to win, BetMGM offers +300 odds on the Buccaneers moneyline, providing an edge of 2.3%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Buccaneers vs. Lions
Here, we have outlined the projected player stats for the top offensive players on each team. We have then compared these projections to the odds and lines with the sportsbooks to produce NFL player props for Sunday's Buccaneers vs. Lions matchup.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Prediction
| Player | Proj. Rush Yds | TD Prob. |
|---|---|---|
| Rachaad White | 47 yds | 41% |
| Bucky Irving | 32 yds | 22% |
| Baker Mayfield | 12 yds | 19% |
| Player | Proj. Rec Yds | TD Prob. |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Evans | 60 yds | 43% |
| Chris Godwin | 60 yds | 30% |
| Jalen McMillan | 33 yds | 23% |
Bucky Irving Over 20.5 Rushing Yards (-110)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving Over 20.5 Rushing Yards | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | -110 |
- Our top prop bet for the Buccaneers is for Bucky Irving to record over 20.5 rushing yards.
- Our analysis projects this prop to have a probability of 82.2%, providing an edge of 29.8% on the -110 odds offered by FanDuel.
Detroit Lions Prediction
| Player | Proj. Rush Yds | TD Prob. |
|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | 62 yds | 52% |
| David Montgomery | 54 yds | 50% |
| Sione Vaki | 8 yds | 1% |
| Player | Proj. Rec Yds | TD Prob. |
|---|---|---|
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | 85 yds | 42% |
| Sam LaPorta | 57 yds | 45% |
| Jameson Williams | 51 yds | 34% |
Sam LaPorta Over 48.5 Receiving Yards (-110)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam LaPorta Over 48.5 Receiving Yards | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | -110 |
- Our best prop bet for the Lions is for Sam LaPorta to record over 48.5 receiving yards.
- According to our analysis, this prop has a probability of 60.5%, providing an edge of 8.1% on the -110 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NFL player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Buccaneers vs. Lions Betting Trends
In addition to our NFL prop picks, we have sourced the best Buccaneers vs. Lions trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Trey Palmer Over 8.5 Receiving Yards
Trey Palmer has recorded more than 8.5 receiving yards in 6 of his last 6 appearances (100% of the time). You can wager on him to record 9+ receiving yards again at odds of -110 (52% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Baker Mayfield Over 266.5 Passing Yards
Baker Mayfield has had more than 266.5 passing yards in 6 of his last 7 appearances (86%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 266.5 passing yards again at odds of -110 (52%), also available at Bet365.
Baker Mayfield Over 1.5 Passing Touchdowns
Baker Mayfield has had more than 1.5 passing touchdowns in 7 of his last 8 games (88%). You can bet on him to record over 1.5 passing touchdowns again at odds of -132 (57%), available at FanDuel.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Bucky Irving of the Buccaneers to record Rushing Yards 20.5 rushing yards, with an edge of 29.8% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're placing a bet on the Buccaneers +7.5 to cover.
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