Our team of BettingPros experts have crunched the numbers and come up with their thoughts on each of the Week 6 games. Here’s a closer look at their top early picks and predictions for Lions vs. Buccaneers.
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Top NFL Early Week Expert Picks & Predictions: Lions vs. Buccaneers
Lions @ Buccaneers - Sunday, October 15 - 4:25 PM EST
Current Consensus Lines - DET -3; O/U 44
Lions trends:
- Previous 10 road games: 7-3 ATS
- Previous 13 games after a win: 10-3 ATS
- Previous 20 games as a favorite: 13-7 to the Over
- Previous 26 non-divisional games: 16-10 ATS
Buccaneers trends:
- Previous 10 home games: 3-6-1 ATS
- Todd Bowles as an underdog (Career): 20-27-3 ATS
- Previous 28 non-divisional games: 10-17-1 ATS
Best bet - DET -3
Detroit's offensive has been downright explosive dating back to last season, resulting in one of the most profitable teams ATS over that time span. I don't expect that to change against a Buccaneers offense that figures to be vulnerable through the air, so I'll back them in this road spot against a Tampa team that I don't think is quite as good as their record indicates.
What is Betting Against the Spread?
Betting "against the spread" refers to the act of choosing the winning team based on a numeric handicap placed on the team that oddsmakers believe is superior rather than picking the outright winner. For example, if the Rams face the Bengals, and oddsmakers set the spread at Rams -3.5, you would need Los Angeles to win by 4 or more points in order to cash your Rams bet.
What is an Over/Under Bet?
Over/Under is a wager based on how many points you think will be scored in a specific game. Oddsmakers set the total, and bettors decide whether the final score will be higher or lower than that number. If an Over/Under is set at 44.5 points, and you bet Over, you will need the combined score of both teams to be 45 points or higher to win your bet.
What is a Moneyline Bet?
A moneyline bet involves choosing which team you believe will win a specific matchup. The moneyline favorite carries a minus designation, like -130. This means that you need to wager $130 to earn a $100 profit. Conversely, the underdog carries a plus designation, like +110. This means that you win $110 in profit on a $100 bet.
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