The Buccaneers are set to face the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Dec 3. The game is scheduled for 4:05 ET while airing on CBS. Tampa Bay enters this game as a 5.5-point favorites, with the total set at 37. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Buccaneers vs Panthers player props and predictions below.
Buccaneers VS. Panthers Odds
- Spread: Buccaneers -5.5
- Total 37
Game Info
- Date: Sunday, Dec 3
- Time: 4:05 ET
- Location: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Bay FL
- TV: CBS
Panthers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Panthers have an over/under record of 0-5 and are 1-3-1 vs. the spread.
- Across their three previous road games, Carolina has an ATS mark of 0-2-1. Their straight-up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 14 points per game.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Panthers have a straight-up record of 1-9. But their mark vs the spread was just 1-7-2.
Buccaneers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Buccaneers have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Tampa Bay has a 1-4 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 23 points per game while allowing 25. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Tampa Bay has an ATS mark of 4-5-1 while going 7-3 straight up.
Does Carolina Stand a Chance on the Road?
As they take on the Buccaneers, the Panthers will be looking to build on their 1-10 record. This currently places them at 4th in the NFC-South and 16th in the NFC. Coming into this week’s game, it’s important to note that the Panthers have been the underdog in each of their prior games. They currently hold an ATS record of 1-8-2 alongside a scoring margin of -10.8.
The Panthers played on the road vs. the Titans in week 12, but they came up short, losing by a score of 17-10. In addition to their 7-point loss, the Panthers also lost vs. the spread. They were 3.5-point underdogs heading into the game. The under bettors were successful in the Panthers’ most recent game, with a combined total of 27 points. The game’s betting line was 35.5.
Versus the Titans, the Panthers finished with 32 rushing attempts, and Chuba Hubbard led the way with 45 yards. Meanwhile, Bryce Young had 31 pass attempts, resulting in 194 yards and a passer rating of 76.
On defense, the Panthers are currently positioned 14th in tackles for loss and 19th in sacks. Against them, opponents are scoring an average of 26.5 points per game and gaining 304.5 yards per contest.
Can the Tampa Bay Offense Score Enough at Home?
Taking a glance at the NFC-South standings, the Buccaneers are 3rd with a record of 4-7. Within the NFC, Tampa Bay is currently in 11th place as they enter week 13. This season, the Buccaneers find themselves above .500 versus the spread with a record of 7-4. Their average scoring margin for this season stands at -1.4.
The Buccaneers took on the Colts in week 12, but they fell short, losing by a score of 27-20. Alongside their 7-point loss, the Buccaneers also suffered an ATS defeat. They were 2.5-point underdogs before the game. Combining for 47 points with Indianapolis, the team’s exceeded the over/under line of 44.5.
In terms of offensive production, Baker Mayfield finished with 199 passing yards with a completion rate of 66%. The Buccaneers ran the ball 19 times for 125 yards. The team’s third-down conversion rate was 5/13.
Thus far, the Buccaneers’ defense has given up an average of 363.7 yards per game and 20.6 points per contest (12th). Going into this game, they’ve allowed a completion percentage of 66.7% and have surrendered 16 passing touchdowns. When it comes to run defense, they rank 9th in the NFL.
Buccaneers vs. Panthers Player Prop
As Bryce Young gears up for the game against Tampa Bay, his passing yards over/under sits at 200.5. At the moment, the payout for exceeding this mark is -116, in contrast to -115 for falling short of it.
Young has thrown for 1877 yards on 350 attempts so far this season. His completion rate currently sits at 61.7%, and he maintains a passer rating of 74.9. This week will be a challenge for Young and the Panthers’ offensive line as Tampa Bay’s defense does a good job getting after the quarterback. I’m taking the under for Young’s passing prop.
- The Prop: Bryce Young Under 200.5 Passing Yards (-115)
Buccaneers VS. Panthers Predictions
Tampa Bay initially opened as 6 point favorites home. The lines have shifted, now standing at Tampa Bay -5.5.
Carolina displayed a strong defensive performance in their recent game against Tennessee. I’m placing my bet on them to cover the spread, with the current line at +5.5.
The Pick: Panthers +5.5 | -111 at Fanduel Sportsbook