Detroit Lions vs. Tampa Bay Bucs: Odds & How to Watch
We’re in new territory for the Detroit Lions, friends. The Motor City is heading into the NFL playoff divisional round and will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday (Jan. 21) at Ford Field. For the Bucs, it’s a more familiar territory. After all, they won a Super Bowl with Tom Brady. Here’s our Detroit Lions vs. Tampa Bay Bucs preview, including odds and how to watch the game.
How to watch:
The Detroit Lions will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field in the Divisional Round of the playoffs on Sunday (Jan. 21). Kickoff is at 3 p.m. ET at Ford Field. This will actually be a rematch of this season’s Week 6 game, where the Lions won 20-6 in Tampa. But, don’t let that get you too comfy. The Bucs are a different team right now, and Baker Mayfield is on fire. You can catch the game on TV on NBC, Peacock and Universo. You can also stream the game on Peacock and FuboTV.
Odds for Lions vs. Buccaneers:
The Lions are currently favorites to beat the Buccaneers, according to the BetMGM NFL odds. Looking to wager? As of early in the week, the spread is Lions (-6); money line is Lions (-275) and Buccaneers (+210); and the over/under is 48.5. While most of the NFL experts have yet to make their official predictions, Dimers.com states that, “Our popular predictive analytics model gives the Lions a 70% chance of beating the Buccaneers, and our predicted final score has the Lions winning 27-21.” They add that, the Buccaneers have a “53% chance of covering the spread.”
This weekend also has three other fantastic playoff games lined up. The Houston Texans will head to Baltimore to play the Ravens. The Kansas City Chiefs will go to Buffalo to take on the Buffalo Bills. Also, the Green Bay Packers go up against the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco. This to the latest episode of my podcast, “The Squad with Anne Erickson,” below.
5 Best Personalities in the NFL Right Now
Patrick Mahomes
Patrick Mahomes, of course, is the star quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs. He’s considered the best quarterback of his era and possibly the next Tom Brady. But, aside from his skills, he also has a big personality. He has more than 6 million Instagram followers, and he posts a bunch of stuff up there, from football material to family photos.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JANUARY 07: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs off the field after the first half against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on January 07, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)
Travis Kelce
Travis Kelce, the celebrated tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, is pretty much the most famous guy in football this season. Yes, it’s because of his relationship with Taylor Swift. I hate to make that a reason to have him named one of the best personalities in the NFL, but heck, even without the Taylor factor, Kelce has a huge personality that people love.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 01: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on prior to the game New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 01, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Dan Campbell
All eyes are on Dan Campbell this season, as the Lions all pulling off some incredible things. That’s not common for the Detroit Lions, either. But, Campbell has some of the wackiest ideas and quotes, and that makes him loveable. Remember that time he wanted a pet Lion at practices? I love this dude.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – DECEMBER 11: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions during a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on December 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Bill Belichick
Bill Belichick needs no introduction, but we’ll introduce him anyway. He’s the head coach and general manager of the New England Patriots. He’s had some rough years as of late, but nothing can take away his glimmering record. Belichick just tells it like it is. He’s incredible with strategies, and that really stands out with his coaching.
GLENDALE, AZ – FEBRUARY 01: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots stands on the field during the pregame warm up prior to playing in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Jalen Hurts
Jalen Hurts, the star quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, is something of a hero on the field. But, off the field, he’s known for his deep, insightful comments that show he has wisdom beyond his years. He’s a major contender and personality.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 12: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up before playing against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
