The Carolina Panthers are at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a battle of NFC South teams on Sunday. This is part of Week 13 of the National Football League schedule. The Carolina Panthers have the worst record in all of the league, with 1 win in 11 games. The Panthers have dropped four straight games, including a 17-10 affair at the Titans on Sunday.
Panthers vs Buccaneers Picks
- Pick: Tampa Bay Spread (-5.5)
For Tampa Bay, they have dropped back-to-back games. The Buccaneers are 4-7, and third in the NFC South. Tampa Bay fell in Indianapolis on Sunday. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Carolina Panthers 30-24 on January 1st, 2023. Let’s get to our Panthers vs Buccaneers best bets:
Carolina Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Odds
Carolina Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Information
Before our Panthers vs Buccaneers best bets, here is some information on these two teams in one of the Week 13 NFL Matchups:
Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Location of the game: Raymond James Stadium; Tampa, FL
Date & Time: Sunday December 3rd, 2023; 1:00pm EST
How to Watch: CBS
Recent Scores for Carolina Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Carolina Panthers Last 5:
- Sunday, October 29th, 2023: 15-13 win over Houston Texans
- Sunday, November 5th, 2023: 27-13 loss vs. Indianapolis Colts
- Thursday, November 9th, 2023: 16-13 loss at Chicago Bears
- Sunday, November 19th, 2023: 33-10 loss vs. Dallas Cowboys
- Sunday, November 26th, 2023: 17-10 loss at Tennessee Titans
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Last 5:
- Thursday, October 26th, 2023: 24-18 loss at Buffalo Bills
- Sunday, November 5th, 2023: 39-37 loss at Houston Texans
- Sunday, November 12th, 2023: 20-6 win over Tennessee Titans
- Sunday, November 19th, 2023: 27-14 loss at San Francisco 49ers
- Sunday, November 26th, 2023: 27-20 loss at Indianapolis Colts
Carolina Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Analysis
Carolina Panthers: Navigating Life After Frank Reich
The Carolina Panthers fired their head coach Frank Reich. Now, they will have an interim coach for the remainder of the season, before hiring their new head coach. The Panthers have committed to their franchise quarterback Bryce Young. He was the top pick in the draft. Carolina does not get their top pick this season, as it will go to the Bears.
Young has played in 10 games and thrown 9 touchdowns and 8 interceptions. Young has over 1,800 yards on the season. His top target has been Adam Thielen, with 728 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Rookie Jonathan Mingo is next, but has less than 300 receiving yards on the season so far.
When looking at the Carolina Panthers statistics – the run game has been one of the worst in all of the National Football League. Chuba Hubbard and Miles Sanders are combining for just over 750 yards on 215 carries. Those two have three combined touchdowns as well.
Buccaneers’ Quest for NFC South Glory: A Season of Redemption?
For Tampa Bay, they know as well as anyone that they are not out of the NFC South race. The Buccaneers won the division a season ago, with just 8 wins. At 4-7 this season, the Buccaneers will first look to snap the two-game losing streak. The Buccaneers have also lost six out of their last seven games.
Baker Mayfield has been the signal caller for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On the season, Mayfield has tossed for over 2,500 yards and 17 touchdowns. The quarterback has 7 interceptions as well. Mike Evans is 150 yards shy of 1,000 on the season, and he leads the team with 9 touchdowns, including two last week.
Tampa Bay will play at Atlanta and Green Bay following this game, and then finish with back-to-back home games with the Jaguars and Saints, before going to Carolina in Week 18.
Odds Breakdown for Carolina Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
If you’re looking for NFL picks, here is a look at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers odds against the Panthers in this game on the NFL schedule:
- Spread: Tampa Bay Buccaneers -5.5, Carolina Panthers +5.5
- Total: 37.5
- Moneyline: Tampa Bay Buccaneers -240, Carolina Panthers +200
Carolina Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Betting Pick and Prediction
Baker Mayfield is a little banged up for this game but should be good to go. The Buccaneers have seen an improvement in their run game, and their defense should be plenty enough to slow down the rookie quarterback in Carolina. Look for the Buccaneers to get ahead and stay ahead. Tampa Bay should win this game by a touchdown or more.
The final betting pick for this game is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers -5.5 over the Carolina Panthers. After looking to the NFL odds, the final score prediction for this divisional affair is the Buccaneers 27-20 over the Panthers on Sunday. Hope you enjoyed our Panthers vs Buccaneers best bets!
- Pick: Tampa Bay Spread (-5.5)
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