Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/20

NFL Game preview

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers travel to Ford Field to play the Detroit Lions in Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season. The game is scheduled for Monday, October 20, at 7:00 PM. Fans can watch the game on ABC as the Lions look to defend their home turf.

The Buccaneers hold a 5-1 record and have been perfect on the road this season. Under the guidance of head coach Todd Bowles, they are first in the NFC South. The Lions, coached by Dan Campbell, have a 4-2 record and are undefeated at home. They sit in the NFC North and aim to keep their home winning streak alive.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Team Preview

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had a strong start to the 2025 season. They won four out of their last five games. Their recent victory was against the San Francisco 49ers with a score of 30-19 at home.

Quarterback Baker Mayfield has been a key player for the Buccaneers. He threw for 379 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Seattle Seahawks. Mayfield’s performance places him among the top in the league for passing yards and touchdowns.

The Buccaneers face some challenges with injuries. Key players like Mike Evans and Chris Godwin are dealing with injuries. Despite these setbacks, the team has shown depth and resilience in their recent games.

Buccaneers vs Lions Game Day Info

  • Sport: NFL
  • Teams: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit Lions
  • Venue: Ford Field in Detroit, MI USA — Dome
  • Date: Monday, October 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
  • Betting Odds: Buccaneers Moneyline +201, Lions Moneyline -245, Buccaneers Spread +5.5 (-111), Lions Spread -5.5 (-109), Total Over 52.5 (-114), Total Under 52.5 (-107)

Detroit Lions Team Preview

The Detroit Lions have been showing strong performance on offense this season. Jared Goff, their quarterback, has been leading the team with 1,390 passing yards and 14 touchdowns. Amon-Ra St. Brown is also making an impact with 452 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns.

Their running game is also contributing well. Jahmyr Gibbs has 390 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns. David Montgomery adds 334 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns, providing a strong one-two punch in the backfield.

On defense, Aidan Hutchinson and Jack Campbell are key players. Hutchinson has been effective with 2 sacks in recent games. The Lions will need their defense to step up as they deal with several injuries, including Marcus Davenport and D.J. Reed being out.

BTB Betting Pick

The Lions are favored by 5.5 points against the Buccaneers. Tampa Bay’s offense ranks high in scoring, with a total of 502 points, while Detroit’s defense has allowed 342 points. With the Lions’ strong offensive showing, scoring 564 points, and the Buccaneers’ solid offensive ranking, taking the Lions to cover the -5.5 spread seems reasonable. The projected score is Lions 31, Buccaneers 24.

The total for this game is set at 52.5 points. Both teams have strong offenses, with the Buccaneers ranking 4th and the Lions ranking 1st in scoring. Given these stats, the game is likely to surpass the total. Therefore, taking the over 52.5 points is the recommendation.