Here is the Pickwatch BetSmart Preview for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit Lions in Week 7 of the 2025 NFL Season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit Lions Game Info

Date: Monday, October 20, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Location: Ford Field — Detroit, Michigan
TV: ABC & ESPN

Buccaneers vs. Lions Betting Odds

Point Spread
- Buccaneers +6
- Lions -6
Moneyline
- Buccaneers +220
- Lions -260
Total
- Over/Under 53.5

Season Betting Records

Moneyline
- Buccaneers: 5-1
- Lions: 4-2
Against the Spread
- Buccaneers: 4-2
- Lions: 4-2
Totals (Over-Under)
- Buccaneers: 4-2
- Lions: 3-3

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-1) @ Detroit Lions (4-2) Preview

Detroit returns to prime time looking to rebound from last week’s 30-17 loss to Kansas City, and they’ll do it without safety Brian Branch, whose one-game suspension was upheld late this week. Tampa Bay, fresh off a 30-19 win over San Francisco, brings an efficient passing attack that’s been top-tier even while navigating injuries.

Matchup edges are clear: Detroit’s top-10 passing efficiency vs. a Bucs defense that’s been “bend-but-don’t-break,” while Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans challenge a shorthanded Detroit secondary. The market pricing signals expectations of significant scoring, and Detroit’s home form plus offensive balance (Jahmyr Gibbs/David Montgomery with Amon‑Ra St. Brown) has kept totals elevated in this building.

Tampa Bay’s injury report adds another twist: receiver Mike Evans is questionable with a hamstring injury, rookie Emeka Egbuka is a game-time decision, and several key offensive line starters are sidelined. Meanwhile Detroit’s defense is missing components too: Cornerbacks Terrion Arnold, Avonte Maddox are out, safety Kerby Joseph is ruled out, and starting tackle Taylor Decker is questionable.

In betting markets, some models are leaning toward Tampa Bay +6 or the under on 53.5 given their ability to win close games despite injuries and Detroit’s recent regression after their loss.

Buccaneers/Lions Head-to-Head (H2H) Stats and Analysis

The Detroit Lions lead the all-time series 33-30 vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Here's their last 5 games:

Buccaneers 20, Lions 16 — September 15, 2024
Lions 31, Buccaneers 23 — January 21, 2024
Lions 20, Buccaneers 6 — October 15, 2023
Buccaneers 47, Lions 7 — December 26, 2020
Buccaneers 38, Lions 17 — December 15, 2019

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