Lions vs Buccaneers Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 7, 2025
Last updated: Oct 16, 2025, 8:46PM | Published: Oct 15, 2025, 8:26PM
The Detroit Lions will take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in NFL Week 7 action at Ford Field on Tuesday, starting at 10:00am AEDT.
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 computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Tuesday's Detroit vs Tampa Bay NFL game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Lions a 68% chance of defeating the Buccaneers in Week 7 of the NFL season.
Lions vs Buccaneers: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NFL game at Ford Field are listed here:
- Head to Head: Lions $1.38, Buccaneers $3.10
- Line: Lions -5.5 ($1.91), Buccaneers +5.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 52.5 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 $1.38 and the Buccaneers at $3.10.
The Lions are listed as 5.5-point favourites against the Buccaneers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Buccaneers (+5.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 52.5 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 52.5-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 $3.10 with Bet365
- Line: Buccaneers +5.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 52.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Lions vs Buccaneers best bets are based on market-leading modelling and betting intelligence to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7/365.
While the Lions have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Buccaneers to win is our preferred option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable bettor in the long run.
Lions vs Buccaneers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lions vs Buccaneers at Ford Field in Week 7 is the Lions winning 28-23.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Detroit vs Tampa Bay game in Week 7, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Lions vs Buccaneers: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score the first touchdown in Lions vs Buccaneers? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Detroit's Jahmyr Gibbs is the most likely player to score the first TD in Lions vs Buccaneers.
Gibbs has a 13.7% chance of scoring the first TD at Ford Field, while the Lions RB has a 60.8% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for the complete list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Lions First TD Tips
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 13.7% probability
- David Montgomery: 10.7% probability
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 9.6% probability
- Sam LaPorta: 6.2% probability
- Jameson Williams: 5.5% probability
Buccaneers First TD Tips
- Rachaad White: 9.5% probability
- Mike Evans: 7.8% probability
- Cade Otton: 5.6% probability
- Sterling Shepard: 4.5% probability
- Tez Johnson: 3.8% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Lions Anytime TD Tips
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 60.8% probability
- David Montgomery: 51.9% probability
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 48.1% probability
- Sam LaPorta: 34.7% probability
- Jameson Williams: 31.4% probability
Buccaneers Anytime TD Tips
- Rachaad White: 51.6% probability
- Mike Evans: 44.9% probability
- Cade Otton: 34.6% probability
- Sterling Shepard: 28.9% probability
- Tez Johnson: 24.9% probability
Lions-Buccaneers Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Lions' Jared Goff is projected for 250 passing yards. The Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield is expected to throw for 257 yards.
Lions Starting QB
- Jared Goff: 250 projected passing yards
Buccaneers Starting QB
- Baker Mayfield: 257 projected passing yards
Lions Rushing Yards
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 69 projected yards
- David Montgomery: 48 projected yards
- Jameson Williams: 4 projected yards
Buccaneers Rushing Yards
- Rachaad White: 63 projected yards
- Sean Tucker: 27 projected yards
- Baker Mayfield: 24 projected yards
Lions Receiving Yards
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 81 projected yards
- Jameson Williams: 49 projected yards
- Sam LaPorta: 49 projected yards
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 27 projected yards
- Isaac TeSlaa: 21 projected yards
Buccaneers Receiving Yards
- Mike Evans: 65 projected yards
- Cade Otton: 40 projected yards
- Tez Johnson: 33 projected yards
- Sterling Shepard: 32 projected yards
- Rachaad White: 28 projected yards
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Lions vs Buccaneers: Week 7 Essential Details
The NFL Week 7 game between the Lions and Buccaneers at Ford Field is scheduled to start at 10:00am AEDT on Tuesday.
- Teams: Detroit Lions vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Date: Tuesday 21 October 2025
- Time: 10:00am AEDT
- Venue: Ford Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
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