The Lions will play the Buccaneers on Sunday, October 15th, 2023. The matchup takes place at Raymond James Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 6 matchup at 4:25 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on FOX.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will take the field at Raymond James Stadium for a key Week 6 matchup on Sunday, October 15th, 2023. Have a look at each team's key performance stats below as they continue to make their way through the 2023-24 NFL regular season.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Heading into Week 6 of the 2023-24 season, the Detroit Lions have a power ranking of 97.67. Our calculations have the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at a 95.33 power ranking.
- Away Detroit Lions - Now in the middle of the season, the Detroit Lions have a 2-0-0 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the league for away team wins.
- Home Tampa Bay Buccaneers - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers come to this Week 6 matchup with a 1-1-0 record as a home team. They rank 3rd in the league for home team wins so far this season.
- Points Scored - The Detroit Lions currently rank 3rd (148) on the edge of Week 6, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ranked 20th (84) for points scored to date.
- Points Against - The Detroit Lions stand 12th (107) in the middle weeks of the regular season for points against. As for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, they currently rank 25th (68) for points against.
- Team Records - Standings become more important now more than ever. Approaching Week 6, the Detroit Lions have a 4-1-0 record, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 3-1-0 for the 2023-24 regular season.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arr, mateys! The Detroit Lions sailin' to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 15th, 2023... Aye, it be an important Week 6 battle for both teams' standings. The Lions hold a 4-1-0 record, while them Buccaneers be at 3-1-0... Aye, the outcome of such mid-season games can shape a team's destiny, me hearties!
This fierce clash be happenin' at none other than Raymond James Stadium... Aye, in the land of Tampa Bay, where the sea breeze be carryin' the scent of victory... Tampa, a city rich in pirate culture, where the Bucs be lookin' to defend their home turf!
According to the SportsBetting3.com NFL Power Rankings, the Lions boast a mighty 97.67... while them Buccaneers be not far behind at 95.33... It be a close match, me mateys! Will the Lions roar louder or will the Buccaneers raise their Jolly Roger?
Bet this game at BetMGM or BetRivers, or our top sports betting partner BetWay... Look at this game's prop bets and compare odds from partner sports betting sites... Aye, me hearties, it be a clash of gridiron titans, so hoist the anchor and set sail for the battle at Raymond James Stadium!
Best Lions at Buccaneers Odds
| Underdog Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Favorite Detroit Lions |
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| Underdog Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Favorite Detroit Lions |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Detroit Lions are -3 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are +3 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 43.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 43.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Detroit Lions are the -165 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the +140 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NFL Odds Example
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Lions
Buccaneers
10/15/23 4:25pm EDT | -3 -110+3 -110 |
Underdog Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Tampa Bay Buccaneers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 3. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Detroit Lions - Detroit Lions bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -3 Detroit Lions favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 3. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Detroit Lions at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Prop Bets
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Lions
Buccaneers
First Team To Score
10/15/23 4:25pm EDT | -125+100Bet |
Lions
Buccaneers
Game to Overtime
10/15/23 4:25pm EDT | Yes +800No -3000Bet |
Lions
Buccaneers
Safety to be Scored
10/15/23 4:25pm EDT | Yes +1000No -3000Bet |
Lions
Team Total Points
DET at TB 10/15/23 4:25pm EDT | 23.5 o -11023.5 u -120Bet |
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Buccaneers
Team Total Points
DET at TB 10/15/23 4:25pm EDT | 20.5 o -10520.5 u -120Bet |
Baker Mayfield
Interceptions Thrown
DET at TB 10/15/23 4:25pm EDT | 0.5 o -1450.5 u +105Bet |
Jared Goff
Interceptions Thrown
DET at TB 10/15/23 4:25pm EDT | 0.5 o +1400.5 u -185Bet |
Riley Patterson
Total Kicking Points
DET at TB 10/15/23 4:25pm EDT | 7.5 o +1057.5 u -140Bet |
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Baker Mayfield
Total Passing Yards
DET at TB 10/15/23 4:25pm EDT | 228.5 o -115228.5 u -115Bet |
Jared Goff
Total Passing Yards
DET at TB 10/15/23 4:25pm EDT | 247.5 o -115247.5 u -115Bet |
Jared Goff
Total Touchdown Passes
DET at TB 10/15/23 4:25pm EDT | 1.5 o +1051.5 u -140Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 2 | Buccaneers vs Lions Sunday, September 15th, 2024 | TB 20, DET 16 Ford Field | Buccaneers by 4 |
| 2023 Divisional Round | Buccaneers vs Lions Sunday, January 21st, 2024 NFC Divisional Playoffs | DET 31, TB 23 Ford Field | Lions by 8 |
| 2023 Week 6 | Lions vs Buccaneers Sunday, October 15th, 2023 | DET 20, TB 6 Raymond James Stadium | Lions by 14 |
| 2020 Week 16 | Buccaneers vs Lions Saturday, December 26th, 2020 | TB 47, DET 7 Ford Field | Buccaneers by 40 |
| 2019 Week 15 | Buccaneers vs Lions Sunday, December 15th, 2019 | TB 38, DET 17 Ford Field | Buccaneers by 21 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
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| xz - Detroit Lions | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0.706 | 461 | 395 | 6-2-0 | 6-3-0 | 4-2-0 | 0.667 | 8-4-0 | 0.667 | 1W | 3-2-0 |
| xz - Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0.529 | 348 | 325 | 4-4-0 | 5-4-0 | 4-2-0 | 0.667 | 7-5-0 | 0.583 | 1W | 4-1-0 |
Detroit Lions & Tampa Bay Buccaneers Futures Odds
Here are each team's Super Bowl, conference, and division futures odds. Review odds for other matchups and learn the best NFL bets.
Detroit Lions Futures Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Lions | +310 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Buccaneers | +12500 Bet |
Detroit Lions & Tampa Bay Buccaneers Team Pages
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