Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Detroit Lions (+7.5)

Regardless of what the masses say, it’s hard to bet on the Detroit Lions. They are still a horrible team defensively, allowing over 250+ rushing yards last week to Carolina, and they are still a work in progress on offense.

While Daunte Culpepper has added the long ball to the offense, just throwing up jump balls to Calvin Johnson, he’s also added his penchant for turnovers, throwing two interceptions and losing one fumble last week.

The Buccaneers are not a great road team but they will play tough defense. That might be enough but Detroit’s inviting defense and tendency for mistakes is enough reason to stay away from the Lions.

Pick: Buccaneers -7.5