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The Bucs vs. Lions point spread had Detroit as a -10 home favorite against lowly Tampa Bay.
On the surface it would appear as if the Lions can easily improve their record to 9-4 this week but Against The Spread may be a different story as Detroit is hovering at .500 (6-6). Tampa Bay, despite their 2 wins Straight Up have actually paid out on 5 occasions this season. The Bucs did beat Detroit on the road last year by three points.
The Buccaneers are 1-5 Against The Spread in their last 6 games following a ATS win, 2-10 ATS in their last 12 vs. NFC but are 21-8 ATS in their last 29 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
The Lions are 2-8 Against The Spread in their last 10 games following a ATS win and are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a SU win of more than 14 points.
Calvin Johnson is expected to play Sunday against the Buccaneers despite an ankle injury.
- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com
