Monday, October 20, 2025

Week 7 Predictions

CBS Breech (Lions 30-23 over Buccaneers):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-7-picks-score-predictions-bengals-shock-steelers-rams-top-jaguars-london/

SN Iyer (Game of the Week: Buccaneers at Lions (-5.5, 53 o/u) Monday 7 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN.  The Bucs have been coming through in close games late with the gritty passing and running from Baker Mayfield. He'll keep them hanging around with a makeshift skill position core, taking advantage of the Lions' defensive injuries. But Detroit will rev up the offense to big things back at home with Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery getting the rushing attack on track.  Pick: Lions win 34-27 and cover the spread.):  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-picks-predictions-against-spread-week-7/12cfb05abe2639c4cb0726be

SN Bender (Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions (-4.5) Monday, 7 p.m., ABC/ESPN.  The Buccaneers and Lions are the best game of the week in a possible NFC championship preview. Baker Mayfield should be able to have success against a Detroit secondary littered with injuries. The Lions are 2-0 ATS at home this season – where they average 44 points per game. If this turns into a shootout, then Detroit will be comfortable.   Pick: Lions 35, Buccaneers 28):  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-picks-predictions-week-7/3219236ec36dc7ee56f7c360

Walter football (Week 7 NFL Pick: Lions 34, Buccaneers 24):  https://walterfootball.com/nflpicks2025_07late.php

CBS Prisco (Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+5.5) at Detroit Lions:  This is a big game in terms of NFC dominance. Both teams have a lot of injury issues, yet they have fought through them. The Bucs are the top seed right now in the NFC because of Baker Mayfield. With Jared Goff also rolling up big numbers, this has the look of a game with a lot of points. I see the Lions winning a close one.  Pick: Lions 35, Buccaneers 34):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/pete-priscos-week-7-nfl-picks-odds-best-bets-lions-buccaneers-jets/

CBS Sullivan (Buccaneers at Lions (Monday) - Projected score: Lions 30, Buccaneers 27):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/last-minute-best-bets-for-nfl-week-7-vikings-send-eagles-into-further-turmoil-chiefs-rashee-rice-flex/

NFL Week 7 picks: Will Cowboys and Colts pull off upsets? Bucs vs. Lions MNF prediction unanimous (Lions 28-27, Lions 29-26, Lions 31-26, Lions 31-23, Lions 28-25):   https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-picks-week-7-2025-nfl-season

PFT’s Week 7 2025 NFL picks: Florio vs. Simms (Buccaneers at Lions (-5.5) - The Lions losing to the Chiefs is the worst thing that could have happened to the Bucs.  Florio’s pick: Lions 30, Buccaneers 27.  Simms’s pick: Lions 31, Buccaneers 28):  https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/pfts-week-7-2025-nfl-picks-florio-vs-simms

Detroit News (All 4 pick the Lions to win by scores of 37-30, 38-35, 31-28, 30-20):  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/10/19/predictions-detroit-lions-vs-tampa-bay-buccaneers/86689766007/

Five things to watch as the Lions face the Bucs; plus injury updates, prediction (PREDICTION: Lions 28, Bucs 27):  https://lionslowdown.com/2025/10/19/five-things-to-watch-as-the-lions-face-the-bucs-plus-injury-updates-prediction/

Lions vs Buccaneers: Last-minute thoughts and final score prediction (Final score prediction - I'm a believer that the Lions offense will get back to the attack after a bad week in Kansas City. As long as the defensive front can force a couple of discouraging stops on the Buccaneers banged-up offense, Detroit can outscore Tampa Bay.  Lions 33, Buccaneers 30):  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/10/20/lions-buccaneers-game-preview-breakdown-week-7-final-score-prediction/86791685007/

SI All Lions (All 4 pick the Lions to win by scores of 33-31, 31-24, 31-30, 27-17):  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/expert-predictions-will-detroit-lions-defeat-tampa-bay-buccaneers

Click on Detroit (All 3 pick the Lions to win by scores of 37-34, 45-28, 35-31):  https://www.clickondetroit.com/video/sports/2025/10/20/predictions-for-lions-buccaneers/

Freep (5 pick the Lions to win by scores of 35-31, 31-26, 32-31, 30-24, 28-27.  1 picks TB to win 26-23):   https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/10/20/detroit-lions-picks-predictions-vs-buccaneers-in-nfl-week-7/86756142007/

Lions-Bucs Week 7 score predictions from MLive’s beat writers (2 pick the Lions to win by scores of 23-21, 31-27.  1 picks TB to win 30-21):  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2025/10/lions-bucs-week-7-score-predictions-from-mlives-beat-writers.html

NFL Week 7 picks, predictions, schedule, odds, fantasy tips (Maldonado's pick: Lions 31, Buccaneers 27.  Moody's pick: Buccaneers 27, Lions 24.  Walder's pick: Lions 28, Buccaneers 21):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46594761/nfl-week-7-picks-predictions-schedule-fantasy-football-odds-injuries-stats-2025

USA Today (4 pick the Lions to win by scores of 31-27, 34-27, 30-27, 27-25.  2 pick TB to win by scores of 30-24, 31-28):   https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl-picks/2025/10/16/nfl-week-7-picks-spread-predictions-locks-lions-bucs-steelers-bengals/86718767007/

NFL.com Video Buccaneers vs. Lions preview | Week 7 (5 pick the Lions to win by a score of 33-30, 30-28, 30-27, 29-26, 30-27.  5 pick the Bucs to win by scores of 31-30, 30-27, 29-27, 35-33, 30-28):  https://www.nfl.com/videos/buccaneers-vs-lions-preview-week-7

CBS Dajani and Taranto (Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions (-5.5) (MNF) - Dajani (Lions -5.5): Baker Mayfield is a legend, but can he win vs. a top five team despite all of the Bucs' injuries? I love the Buccaneers, but I think the Lions are arguably the best team in the NFC despite the most recent loss to the Chiefs. Detroit has won four straight meetings in prime time and has committed just three turnovers this season. I'm looking for a bounce-back, as Detroit is 11-0 SU and ATS following its past 11 SU losses, and has covered in six straight games as a favorite … Prediction: Lions 31, Buccaneers 24.  Taranto (Buccaneers +5.5): This matchup presents a good case study in what attitude can do for a team one way or the other. The Buccaneers' toughness and resilience have been a central element in their 5-1 start, as Tampa Bay has followed the lead of quarterback Baker Mayfield in his emergence as a potential MVP candidate. The Lions' attitude got the better of them against Kansas City. They are now without one of their best players on defense, safety Brian Branch, after he started a fight following Detroit's 30-17 loss. Consider the impact of not having Branch and pick accordingly. … Prediction: Buccaneers 31, Lions 20):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-7-betting-picks-predictions-odds/

Non-Score Picks:


SI (6 pick the Lions.  1 picks TB):  https://www.si.com/nfl/2025-nfl-week-7-staff-expert-picks


CBS (4 pick the Lions.  1 picks TB):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/picks/experts/straight-up/7/

ESPN (8 pick the Lions.  3 pick TB):   https://www.espn.com/nfl/picks

69 Picks the Lions to win.  16 picks the Bucs to win.   Average Predicted Score (1697-1572/56):  Lions 30 Bucs 28


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