Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit Lions: Experts release early Week 7 preview [2025]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions will meet in Week 7 of the NFL season at Ford Field on Monday, October 20, 2025, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Initial simulations from Dimers' trusted NFL model favor the Lions as the most likely winner of this matchup.

For updates all week long, including best bets, player prop projections and touchdown probabilities, check out our interactive Buccaneers vs. Lions predictions page.

Tampa Bay vs. Detroit early predictions

Leveraging trusted machine learning and analysis, we have simulated the Bucs vs. Lions game 10,000 times as part of our NFL predictions coverage. Here are the latest insights:

• Straight up win probabilities: Buccaneers 37%, Lions 63%
• Predicted final score: Buccaneers 23-27 Lions
• Spread: Buccaneers (+3.5) 50%, Lions (-3.5) 50%
• Total points (49.5): Over 53%, Under 47%

As of October 12, 2025, these Buccaneers-Lions figures and predictions reflect the latest data and insights available.

Bucs vs. Lions Week 7 details

The NFL Week 7 action between the Lions and Buccaneers at Ford Field is scheduled for October 20, 2025.

• Who: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit Lions
• Date: Monday, October 20, 2025
• Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
• Venue: Ford Field

Bucs vs. Lions opening odds

We've researched the best betting odds across America for this Week 7 game, which are listed here:

• Spread: Buccaneers +3.5 (-110), Lions -3.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Buccaneers +160, Lions -192
• Total: Over/Under 49.5 (-110/-110)

Odds may continue to move—track live changes via our NFL odds page.

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Conclusion

We predict the Lions, with a 63% win probability, will likely beat the Buccaneers in Week 7 of the NFL season. Dimers.com will provide full game coverage closer to kickoff, so stay tuned for updates.

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