The Detroit Lions are gearing up to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the third time in less than a year, and sports betting enthusiasts are eagerly exploring potential prop bets for the game. Despite some changes in both teams' rosters, the Lions offense and Bucs defense have remained largely intact, providing valuable historical data to consider when placing wagers. Let's take a look at a few prop bets that are catching the attention of fans, with odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook.

One factor that could play in the Lions' favor is the injury-riddled state of the Bucs' secondary. All-Pro safety Antoine Winfield Jr. will be sidelined, along with several other depth corners. To compensate, Tampa Bay plans to utilize Christian Izien in the free safety position and rookie Tykee Smith in the starting slot. However, despite these changes, the Bucs are expected to stick to their defensive scheme, employing disguises and aggressive blitzes.

Lions quarterback Jared Goff has had notable success against the Bucs defense in his previous encounters. In the last four seasons, Goff has faced Tampa Bay's defense four times, delivering exceptional performances each time. Last season, he completed 30 passes in both the regular season and playoff matchups with the Bucs, showcasing his ability to make quick throws to running backs, tight ends, and slot receivers.

Interestingly, the Bucs defense has shown vulnerability against over-the-middle skill players. In their Week 1 game, they allowed 101 receiving yards to Washington's running backs, Austin Ekler and Brian Robinson. This bodes well for the Lions, as their running back Jamaal Gibbs, who performed impressively last week against the Rams, could potentially exploit the Bucs' defense. While the spread for Gibbs reaching 50+ receiving yards is tempting at +460, it's worth noting that he achieved this mark only twice last season. Another consideration is Gibbs surpassing 76.5 combined rushing and receiving yards, with odds at -114.

Former Lions tight end Zach Ertz, now with the Bucs, has fallen short of expectations recently. In last week's game, he managed just three receptions for 28 yards. On the other hand, Lions tight end LaPorta has shown promise, even with a slower start in Week 1. During the playoffs last year, LaPorta caught nine passes for 65 yards and is expected to take on a more prominent role in this week's game. As a result, it is likely that LaPorta will surpass his receiving yards prop bet of over 45.5 yards.

Another player to keep an eye on is Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. Despite a quiet opening game, he is determined to bounce back and make a significant impact on Sunday. In their previous two matchups against the Bucs, St. Brown recorded impressive numbers, amassing a total of 20 receptions for 201 yards and scoring touchdowns in both games. With increased usage in the slot position, St. Brown is expected to exceed his receptions prop bet and has potential for an anytime touchdown.

As fans eagerly await the Lions vs. Buccaneers showdown, the prop bets mentioned above offer exciting opportunities for sports betting enthusiasts. Whether it's banking on Goff's success against the Bucs, Gibbs' potential breakout game, LaPorta's increased role, or St. Brown's bounce-back performance, these wagers provide an added layer of excitement to Sunday's game.

Please note that odds are subject to change, and readers are advised to check the latest odds before placing any bets.