Detroit Lions vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Predictions, Odds, and Best Bets for Week 7 MNF of the 2025-26 NFL Season

The Detroit Lions are set to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 7’s Monday Night Football matchup, live from Ford Field Stadium, Detroit. The Lions (4-2) come into this game, after losing to the Kansas City Chiefs, in what was a disappointment. The Chiefs shut down the Lions’ passing game, despite Jared Goff’s 200+ yards passing and 2 TD game. Their receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown had one of the worst games of his season, recording only 45 yards on 9 catches. While their dynamic RBs, Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery combined for only 89 yards and no score.

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— Detroit Lions (@Lions) October 19, 2025

Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been red hot to start their season, with their QB Baker Mayfield having a MVP like start. He is already up to 1,539 passing yards, and 12 TDs this season, and despite missing many of their key players to various injuries, the Bucs have been a handful to deal with. They are 5-1 for the season, only team with a single loss in the NFC, and their latest win came against the 49ers in Week 6.

Tune in to watch this exciting NFC North vs NFC South Monday Night Football matchup.

Recommended Bets and Updated Odds

Recommended Bets	Fanduel	BetMGM
Jahmyr Gibbs under 13.5 rushing attempts	-114	-118
Jahmyr Gibbs anytime TD scorer	-200	-190
Amon-Ra St. Brown anytime TD scorer	-115	-120

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Rationale and Analysis

Jahmyr Gibbs may have rush attempts lesser than 13.5 because of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ excellent rushing defense, allowing only 88.2 rushing yards on average. The Bucs are excellent at rush defense but are on the polar opposite end of the spectrum in terms of their passing defense ranking 21st. We expect Jared Goff to use his arms more this game and expose their pass defense vulnerabilities, hence Gibbs to have under 13.5 attempts.

While the Buccaneers have excellent run defense, they are 24th in scoring defense and 28th in red zone defense. If the Bucs contain the Lions’ run game, we might see Gibbs used as a receiver, and either ways he is a threat to score at any point of time. He has scored 4 TDs this season, and looking at the amount of touches he gets in a game, Gibbs should be able to get a TD.

As mentioned earlier, the Buccaneers have a sound run defense but are 21st in passing defense, allowing 10 TD through the air this season. While St. Brown is coming off a disappointing game against the Chiefs, he will most likely bounce back in spectacular fashion, and look for Jared Goff to continuously find St. Brown to receive passes, eventually to score a TD.

Lions vs Buccaneers Prediction

We expect the Detroit Lions to win the game, looking at the fact that the Buccaneers have a lot of players missing Monday Night Football’s action, due to injuries. Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving and WR Chris Godwin is out for tonight’s game, and WRs Mike Evans and Emeka Egbuka is also listed as questionable, crippling the Bucs further on the offensive end. With 4 of their key offensive players either missing the game or listed as questionable, it will be hard to keep up with the Lions’ offense, therefore suffering a defeat.

Prediction: Lions win the game 27-24

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— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) October 19, 2025

Week 7 Lions vs Buccaneers Spread and Betting Odds

Looking at the spread and the moneyline, the Lions are the favorites to win the matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as per BetMGM

Teams	Spread	Total Points	Moneyline
Buccaneers	+6 (-110)	52.5 (-110)	+230
Lions	-6 (-110)	52.5 (-110)	-285

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Lions vs Buccaneers Best Bets

Here are over/under and best player bets for the Detroit Lions and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as per BetMGM

Detroit Lions Over/Under Odds

Listed below are over/under odds for the Detroit Lions, as per BetMGM

Over/Under Bets	Over	Under
Jared Goff passing yards	262.5 (-115)	262.5 (-115)
Jahmyr Gibbs rushing yards	62.5 (-115)	62.5 (-115)
Amon-Ra St. Brown receiving yards	77.5 (-115)	77.5 (-115)

Detroit Lions Best Player Bets

Here are some of the best player bets for the Detroit Lions, as per BetMGM

Amon-Ra. St Brown over 6.5 receptions made: -150
Jared Goff over 22.5 pass completions: -135
Jahmyr Gibbs anytime TD scorer: -190

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Over/Under Odds

Listed below are over/under odds for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as per BetMGM

Over/Under Bets	Over	Under
Baker Mayfield passing yards	244.5 (-115)	244.5 (-115)
Cade Otton receiving yards	41.5 (-110)	41.5 (-118)
Rachaad White rushing yards	50.5 (-115)	50.5 (-115)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Best Player Bets

Here are some of the best player bets for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as per BetMGM

Rachaad White under 4.5 receptions made: -155
Baker Mayfield over 1.5 passing TDs: -160
Rachaad White under 15.5 rushing attempts: -140

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FAQs

Who is favored to win between the Lions and the Buccaneers?
The Lions are a sizeable 6-point favorites to win the matchup against the Buccaneers.

What is the over/under total for the game?
The over/under for total points is set at 52.5.

What is the predicted score for the Lions vs Buccaneers game?
We expect the Lions to take down the Buccaneers, and the Final score to be 27-24.

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