Lions vs Buccaneers Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 2, 2024
Last updated: Sep 15, 2024, 5:02PM | Published: Sep 8, 2024, 5:15PM
The Detroit Lions will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in NFL Week 2 action at Ford Field on Monday, commencing at 3:00am AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Lions vs Buccaneers game, along with the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Detroit vs Tampa Bay NFL game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Lions a 73% chance of winning against the Buccaneers at Ford Field.
Lions vs Buccaneers: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at Ford Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Lions $1.26, Buccaneers $4.00
- Line: Lions -7.5 ($1.91), Buccaneers +7.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 51.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Lions at $1.26 and the Buccaneers at $4.00.
The Lions are 7.5-point favourites against the Buccaneers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Buccaneers (+7.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 51.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Lions and the Buccaneers have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 51.5-point over/under is expected to is also considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Lions vs Buccaneers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Tampa Bay at $4.00 with Bet365
- Line: Buccaneers +7.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 51.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
While the Lions have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Buccaneers to win is our recommended option because of the 2.3% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a bettor.
Lions vs Buccaneers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lions vs Buccaneers at Ford Field in Week 2 is the Lions prevailing 29-22.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Detroit vs Tampa Bay game in Week 2, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Lions vs Buccaneers: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score the first touchdown in Lions vs Buccaneers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Detroit's Jahmyr Gibbs is the most likely player to score the first touchdown in Lions vs Buccaneers.
Gibbs has an 11.8% chance of getting in for six first at Ford Field, while the Lions RB has a 52.0% chance of reaching the end zone at any point during the game.
Scroll down for our full list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Lions First TD Tips
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 11.8% probability
- David Montgomery: 11.0% probability
- Sam LaPorta: 9.9% probability
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 8.9% probability
- Jameson Williams: 6.9% probability
Buccaneers First TD Tips
- Mike Evans: 8.7% probability
- Rachaad White: 8.6% probability
- Chris Godwin: 5.9% probability
- Jalen McMillan: 4.5% probability
- Cade Otton: 4.4% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Lions Anytime TD Tips
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 52.0% probability
- David Montgomery: 49.9% probability
- Sam LaPorta: 45.1% probability
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 42.0% probability
- Jameson Williams: 33.8% probability
Buccaneers Anytime TD Tips
- Mike Evans: 42.6% probability
- Rachaad White: 41.4% probability
- Chris Godwin: 30.5% probability
- Jalen McMillan: 23.3% probability
- Cade Otton: 22.4% probability
Lions-Buccaneers Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Lions' Jared Goff is projected for 266 passing yards. The Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield is expected to throw for 260 yards.
Lions Starting QB
- Jared Goff: 266 projected passing yards
Buccaneers Starting QB
- Baker Mayfield: 260 projected passing yards
Lions Rushing Yards
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 62 projected yards
- David Montgomery: 54 projected yards
- Sione Vaki: 8 projected yards
Buccaneers Rushing Yards
- Rachaad White: 47 projected yards
- Bucky Irving: 32 projected yards
- Baker Mayfield: 12 projected yards
Lions Receiving Yards
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 85 projected yards
- Sam LaPorta: 57 projected yards
- Jameson Williams: 51 projected yards
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 24 projected yards
- Kalif Raymond: 23 projected yards
Buccaneers Receiving Yards
- Mike Evans: 60 projected yards
- Chris Godwin: 60 projected yards
- Jalen McMillan: 33 projected yards
- Cade Otton: 30 projected yards
- Rachaad White: 25 projected yards
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Detroit vs Tampa Bay match-up.
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Lions vs Buccaneers: Week 2 Essential Details
The NFL Week 2 match-up between the Lions and Buccaneers at Ford Field is scheduled to commence at 3:00am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Detroit Lions vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Date: Monday 16 September 2024
- Time: 3:00am AEST
- Venue: Ford Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
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