The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-1) visit the Detroit Lions (4-2) at Ford Field in Detroit for a Week 7 showdown, and USA TODAY’s panel of NFL experts have locked in their picks and predictions for the action. Here’s everything you need to know before kickoff on Monday, October 20, including live updated odds and injury report news.
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Lions vs. Buccaneers picks against the spread
Jon Hoefling: Detroit Lions (-4.5)
While Mike Evans may be returning in this game, the absence of Emeka Egbuka is equally harmful to this Bucs’ offense. I’ll take the Lions to bounce back at home in primetime.
Jordan Mendoza: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+4.5)
Such a juicy matchup between two teams that could break the scoreboard. It’s tough the pick a winner, but given Tampa Bay’s knack for playing close games, this one goes down to the very last second.
Tyler Dragon: Detroit Lions (-4.5)
Detroit’s secondary is banged up. That was apparent during a loss to Kansas City. However, the Bucs are battling injuries at wide receiver.
Lorenzo Reyes: Detroit Lions (-4.5)
This is a fascinating game, though the Buccaneers are pretty banged up, especially at running back and receiver. The Lions were just humiliated against the Chiefs, so I think this is a prime bounceback option at great value, especially at Ford Field.
Christopher Bumbaca: Detroit Lions (-4.5)
Lions in a prime-time bounceback? Sign me up. Even if it’s against the MVP favorite.
Blake Schuster: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+4.5)
If you keep giving me the Bucs with points, I’m gonna keep taking the Bucs with points. Baker Mayfield thrives off the disrespect alone.
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