NFC Divisional Round odds, spread, line: Lions vs. Buccaneers ...

Two former No. 1 overall picks will collide with a spot in the NFC Championship Game on the line when Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions face Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a NFC Divisional Round playoff game on Sunday at Ford Field. Goff, now 29-years-old, was selected No. 1 overall by the Rams in the 2016 NFL Draft and is in his third season in Detroit. Baker Mayfield was drafted No. 1 by the Browns in 2018 and is with his fourth NFL team. 

Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Detroit is a six-point favorite in the latest Lions vs. Buccaneers odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 49.5. Before you make any Buccaneers vs. Lions picks or NFL playoff predictions of your own, you need to see what proven SportsLine NFL expert R.J. White has to say, given his mastery of picks involving the Lions.

White, a Fantasy and gambling editor for CBS Sports, consistently crushes against-the-spread picks and went 535-450-30 on his ATS picks from 2017-22, which returned more than $3,500 to $100 players. He also is 94-75-4 in last 173 NFL picks, returning almost $1,900 for $100 bettors.

Most importantly, White has a read on the pulse of the Lions. He is 34-22-1 (+961) on his last 57 against-the-spread picks in games involving Detroit.

Now, White has locked in on Lions vs. Buccaneers from every angle and just locked in his picks and predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are several NFL odds and betting lines for Buccaneers vs. Lions: 

• Lions vs. Buccaneers spread: Detroit -6
• Lions vs. Buccaneers over/under: 49.5 points
• Lions vs. Buccaneers money line: Detroit -273, Tampa Bay +222
• DET: Lions ranked second in passing offense (258.9 yards per game)
• TB: WR Mike Evans tied for first in receiving touchdowns (13)
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Why the Lions can cover

Detroit defensive end Aidan Hutchinson enters the game on a pass-rushing roll. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Hutchinson has had multiple sacks in three straight games. That's the longest such streak in franchise history. He also is the first NFL player since at least 2006 with at least two sacks and five quarterback hits in three straight games.

In addition, rookie tight end Sam LaPorta is a dangerous red zone threat. The 6-foot-3, 245-pound LaPorta has 11 receiving touchdowns this season, including the playoffs. That's the second-most by a rookie tight end all-time, behind only Mike Ditka (12). See which team to back here.

Why the Buccaneers can cover

The Tampa Bay defense has been playing lights-out for the better part of two months. Since Week 13, the Buccaneers have given up just 15.3 points per game, which ranks second in the NFL during that time, behind only the Raiders (15.0). Tampa Bay is 6-1 over that stretch.

In addition, Rachaad White has become a workhorse running back for the Buccaneers. The second-year back from Arizona State tied for second in the league in rushing attempts (272) during the regular season. In last week's Wild Card win over Philadelphia, White had 18 carries for 72 yards, averaging 4.0 yards per carry. See which team to pick here.

How to make Lions vs. Buccaneers picks

White has analyzed Buccaneers vs. Lions and while we can tell you he's leaning Under on the point total, he has also discovered a critical X-factor that has him jumping all over one side of the spread. He's sharing what it is, and which side to back, only at SportsLine.

Who wins Buccaneers vs. Lions in the 2024 NFL playoffs, and which critical X-factor makes one side of the spread a must-back? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Buccaneers vs. Lions spread hits hard, all from the expert who is 34-22 on against-the-spread picks involving Detroit, and find out.