Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Carolina Panthers will meet this afternoon in a pivotal game for the Bucs. Can the Bucs clinch the NFC South or will the Panthers play spoiler? Matt McCuen breaks down this game.
Matt McCuen - January 7, 2024, 10:23 AM EST
5 minTampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Carolina Panthers will meet from Bank of America Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
This game is significant for the Bucs as they will clinch the NFC South with a win on Sunday.
If the Bucs come up empty in this game, the Falcons or the Saints will claim the division title.
Buccaneers vs. Panthers Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: January 7, 2024
- Game Time: 1:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: FOX
Buccaneers vs. Panthers Odds
- Spread: Buccaneers -4 (-105), Panthers +4 (-110)
- Total Odds: O 36.5 (-110), U 36.5 (-101)
- Moneyline Odds: Buccaneers (-205), Panthers (+185)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers Prediction
Tampa enters this game with an 8-8 record.
The Bucs had an opportunity to clinch the division a week ago but came up short in New Orleans.
Baker Mayfield leads the Tampa Bay offense. Mayfield has thrown for 3,907 yards, 28 touchdowns, and ten interceptions.
Rachaad White leads the Bucs' rushing attack. White has scampered for 915 yards and six touchdowns.
Mike Evans leads the team in receiving. The future Hall of Famer has racked up 1,233 yards and 13 touchdowns.
The Bucs defense ranks ninth in points allowed per game (20.3).
Carolina has had a nightmare season.
The Panthers have the worst record in football (2-14).
Rookie Bryce Young has struggled, while the guy they passed up on (CJ Stroud) led his team into the postseason last night.
Young has thrown for 2,783 yards, 11 touchdowns, and ten interceptions.
Chuba Hubbard leads the Panthers' rushing attack. Hubbard has dashed for 819 yards and five touchdowns.
Veteran Adam Thielen has been the favorite target of Young, racking up 1,002 yards and four touchdowns.
The Panthers defense ranks 30th in points allowed per game (25.4).
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers Pick
Carolina will play spoiler this afternoon.
All of the pressure in this game is on the shoulders of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Bucs have played to the level of their competition for most of the season, and this will be a close back-and-forth game.
We have seen these types of spots favor the dogs over the years, and we will see that again today.
Pick: Panthers +4 -110 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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