NFL Live In-Game Betting Tips & Strategy: Buccaneers vs. Lions

The Detroit Lions (4-1) take a three-game winning streak into their contest with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium. The Lions are listed as favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 3 points. An over/under of 43.5 points has been set for the outing.

There will be a slew of live betting opportunities this week when the Lions face off with the Buccaneers. Before making any in-game bets, you'll want to take a look at the stats and trends that we highlight below.

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Buccaneers vs. Lions Quarter-By-Quarter Betting Tips

1st Quarter

• The Buccaneers have been winning one time and have been losing three times at the conclusion of the first quarter this season.
• The Lions have been winning after the first quarter in four games and have been tied after the first quarter in one game.
• Detroit's offense is averaging nine points in the first quarter this season. Defensively, it is allowing two points on average in the first quarter.

2nd Quarter

• This year, the Buccaneers have won the second quarter in two games, and they've been outscored in the second quarter in two games.
• In five games this year, the Lions have been outscored in the second quarter one time and won four times.
• Detroit's offense is averaging 8.8 points in the second quarter this year. On defense, it is allowing 5.4 points on average in the second quarter.

3rd Quarter

• The Buccaneers have lost the third quarter two times and won two times in four games this year.
• In five games this year, the Lions have been outscored in the third quarter three times and been knotted up two times.
• Offensively, Detroit is averaging 1.4 points in the third quarter (29th-ranked) this season. It is giving up 5.6 points on average in the third quarter (24th-ranked) on defense.

4th Quarter

• After four games this year, the Buccaneers have lost the fourth quarter two times and won two times.
• The Lions have won the fourth quarter in three games this season, lost that quarter in one game, and they've tied in that quarter in one game.
• Detroit's offense is averaging 10.4 points in the fourth quarter this season. On the other side of the ball, it is surrendering 7.2 points on average in that quarter.

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Buccaneers vs. Lions Half-By-Half Scoring Trends

1st Half

• In 2023, the Buccaneers have been winning after the first half in two games (2-0 in those contests), have been trailing after the first half in one game (0-1), and have been tied after the first half in one game (1-0).
• The Lions have been winning after the first half in four games this season and have trailed after the first half in one game.

2nd Half

• This season, the Buccaneers have outscored their opponent in the second half in two games (2-0 in those contests), been outscored in the second half in one game (1-0), and they've been knotted up in the second half in one game (0-1).
• In five games this season, the Lions have won the second half two times (1-1 record in those games), lost two times (2-0), and tied one time (1-0).
• Detroit's offense is averaging 11.8 points in the second half this season. Defensively, it is surrendering 12.8 points on average in the second half.

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