The Tampa Bay Buccaneers surprised many with their dominant 32-9 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card round. Despite entering the playoffs with a 9-8 SU record, the Buccaneers showcased their potential and are now looking to pull off another upset against the Detroit Lions.

The Lions secured their first playoff victory since 1991 with a dramatic 24-23 win over the Rams in the Wild Card round. Their strong performances, led by QB Jared Goff and WR Amon-Ra St. Brown, have positioned them as potential underdog contenders in the playoffs.

Betting Analysis:

This matchup appears to favor the passing game, with the Lions' defense allowing an average of 247 passing yards per game throughout the season. The Buccaneers, known for their pass-heavy offense, could exploit this weakness. QB Baker Mayfield, who played exceptionally well against the Eagles, will look to continue his high-level performance.

For the Lions, establishing a strong ground game with RBs David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs could be a key strategy. This ground threat could open up opportunities in the passing game, where Amon-Ra St. Brown and TE Sam LaPorta have been major contributors.

Betting Trends:

Tampa Bay Buccaneers:

• 5-1 ATS in the last six games
• 6-1 SU in the last seven games
• 8-1 ATS in the last nine road games
• 4 of the last five games went under the total

Detroit Lions:

• 4-1 SU & ATS in the last five games
• 7-1 SU in the last eight home games
• 11-4 ATS in the last 15 games against Tampa Bay

Betting Prediction:

Given the potential for a high-scoring matchup and the Bucs' ability to win if Mayfield performs well, taking the points with the Buccaneers at +6.5 seems like a reasonable choice. This game could be evenly matched, and the points could make a difference.