Tampa Bay came from behind by 17 points twice, and Tom Brady brought back terrible memories of the 2017 Super Bowl to Atlanta fans as the Buccaneers came away with 31-27 victory on Sunday. They didn't cover the 6-point spread, however, and the Buccaneers are just 3-4 ATS their last seven games, yet they're laying double digits in this one. Detroit interim head coach Darrell Bevell will not be at the game due to COVID protocols. Tampa Bay is currently in the sixth spot in the NFC playoffs and the Lions will be playing the spoiler role. QB Matthew Stafford is questionable with broken ribs and a torn thumb and Chase Daniels will get the start if Stafford doesn't. Tampa Bay has not covered its last four games following a win and the Bucs are just 1-9-1 ATS their last 11 Saturday games. Also, Tampa Bay is 3-10 ATS the last 13 meetings with Detroit and this is a flat spot in the schedule for the Buccaneers. Take the big points with the Lions.
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Who was the public on? 51% of the public bets were on Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the +6 ATS. And, 72% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
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My computer prediction for this game was that Detroit would win by a score of 28.5 to 25.6 with Detroit winning on the moneyline, Tampa Bay winning on the spread and the game going OVER the total.
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Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 63% of the public bets were on Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the +7.5 ATS. And, 61% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
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My computer prediction for this game was that Detroit would win by a score of 27.7 to 21.4 with Detroit winning on the moneyline, Tampa Bay winning on the spread and the game going UNDER the total.
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Who was the public on? 65% of the public bets were on Detroit Lions on the -3 ATS. And, 72% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
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My computer prediction for this game was that Detroit would win by a score of 24.5 to 19.8 with Detroit winning on the moneyline and on the spread and the game going OVER the total.
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Who was the public on? 51% of the public bets were on Detroit Lions on the +12.5 ATS. And, 61% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
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My computer prediction for this game was that Tampa Bay would win by a score of 30.7 to 22.9 with Tampa Bay winning on the moneyline, Detroit winning on the spread and the game going UNDER the total.
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Tampa Bay at Detroit
1:00 PM Eastern
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Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 61% of the public bets were on Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the -6 ATS. And, 70% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Tampa Bay would win by a score of 26.5 to 23.0 with Tampa Bay winning on the moneyline, Detroit winning on the spread and the game going OVER the total.
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Tampa Bay at Detroit
1:00 PM Eastern
Tampa Bay has a losing record and a bad defense, yet they are a road favorite. The Bucs are 4-8-1 ATS this season and 6-13-1 ATS as a road favorite. The defense is second to last in passing yards allowed (278.8 pg) and in points surrendered (29.3 pg). The offense will be without star WR Mike Evans, who is "very doubtful" after injuring his hamstring in Week 14. They are favored over a Detroit offense that is #13 in the NFL in total yards, seventh in passing with 263 yards per game behind QBs Matthew Stafford and Jeff Driskel, who have combined for 23 TDs and nine INTs. Detroit is 10-2 ATS against Tampa Bay and the underdog is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 meetings, so back the home dog. Play Detroit.
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