Raymond James Stadium will witness an NFL matchup between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon. The Carolina Panthers played the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before this and need to improve their standings in the NFC South. On the other hand, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took on the Dallas Cowboys before this, and will remain ruling the table. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will win this game as predicted by the top NFL betting odds.
The preview information
Date: December 29, Sunday | Time: 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
TV: FOX
Stream: NFL+/Fubo TV
Carolina Panthers Vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Odds, Spread, Moneyline
Moneyline: Carolina Panthers (+350) vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-450)
Spread: Carolina Panthers +8.5 (-105) vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers -8.5 (-115)
Total (O/U): Carolina Panthers (o47.5) vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers (u47.5)
*All odds are subject to change depending on the time of this posting
Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers have disappointed fans and analysts this season with their inconsistent performances, mainly as a result of their terrible offense. The Panthers have failed to put up any impressive performance this year, and scored only a handful of wins. Carolina will try to end the season on a strong note, but will most likely fail to do so. The Panthers desperately need some consistency if they hope to do better in this matchup.
Players to watch:
Bryce Young: 1,791 Yds, 8 TD, 9 INT
Chuba Hubbard: 225 Car, 1,043Yds, 8 TD
Xavier Legette: 41 Rec, 439 Yds, 4 TD
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are gearing up to finish the current NFL season with a bang. Despite starting off quite well, the Buccaneers managed to struggle in between, losing against teams like the Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints. Tampa Bay’s offense seems to be doing alright in terms of their offense, but is allowing too many points to get through. This season, the Buccaneers are leaning heavily on quarterback Baker Mayfield.
Players to watch:
Baker Mayfield: 3,617 Yds, 32 TD, 14 INT
Bucky Irving: 152 Car, 852 Yds, 6 TD
Mike Evans: 52 Rec, 749 Yds, 9 TD
Carolina Panthers Vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Injury Report
Carolina Panthers
Taylor Moton (T) Injured – NIR – Rest
Ronnie Hunt (G) Injured – Illness
Jalen Coker (WR) Injured – Quadriceps
Adam Thielen (WR) Injured – NIR – Rest
Xavier Woods (SAF) Injured – NIR – Rest
Donovan Moore (WR) Injured – Concussion
Sean Franklin (SAF) Injured – Neck
Xavier Legette (WR) Injured – Hip
Aaron Robinson (DE) Injured – Knee
Raheem Blackshear (RB) Injured – Chest
Chuba Hubbard (RB) Injured – NIR – Rest
Jaycee Horn (CB) Injured – NIR – Rest
Josey Jewell (LB) Injured – NIR – Rest
Daniil Wonnum (OLB) Injured – NIR – Rest
Jadeveon Clowney (OLB) Injured – Illness
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Trey Palmer (WR) Injured – Illness
Baker Mayfield (QB) Injured – Knee
Cade Otton (TE) Injured – Knee
Keshawn Johnson (WR) Injured – Ankle
Sheldon Shepard (WR) Injured – Foot
William Gholston (DL) Injured – Knee
Mike Evans (WR) Injured – Rest
K.J. Britt (LB) Injured – Ankle
Mack Edwards (SAF) Injured – Hamstring
Antoine Winfield (SAF) Injured – Knee
Christian Izien (SAF) Injured – Groin
L.J. Hall (DL) Injured – Shoulder
Brian Irving (RB) Injured – Back
Tyrone Smith (SAF) Injured – Knee
Tristan Wirfs (T) Injured – Foot
Carolina Panthers Vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Betting Trends
Carolina Panthers
Panthers are 0-5 in their last 5 games.
Panthers are 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread
Panthers are 2-4 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 5 of Panthers’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 6 of Panthers’ 7 last games at home
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Buccaneers are 4-1 in their last 5 games.
Buccaneers are 5-0 in their last 5 games against the spread
Buccaneers are 5-2 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Buccaneers’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 4 of Buccaneers’ 7 last games at home
Carolina Panthers Vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Summary and Prediction
The Carolina Panthers are easily the weaker team in this matchup and will struggle throughout the game. The Buccaneers, meanwhile, will play comfortably at home, with their better numbers. Take the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win with a predicted score of 24-21.
Moneyline: Buccaneers (-450)
Spread: Under 8.5
Total: Under 47.5
Predicted Score: 24-21, Buccaneers win.
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