Buccaneers vs. Panthers 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 29

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-7) and Carolina Panthers (4-11) will play each other in a battle of two division rivals. The Buccaneers are solid favorites, expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -7.5). The over/under for this one is set at 48 points.

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Buccaneers vs Panthers Betting Information updated as of December 27, 2024, 12:33 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Buccaneers	-7.5	-119	-111	48	-110	-110

Buccaneers vs. Panthers Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Buccaneers (-7.5)
Pick OU: Over (48)
Prediction:
Buccaneers 37 – Panthers 13

How to Watch Tampa Bay vs. Carolina

Game Date: Sunday, December 29, 2024
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Venue: Raymond James Stadium
Location: Tampa, Florida
TV: CBS
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Buccaneers vs. Panthers Recent Matchups

In their last five head-to-head matchups, Tampa Bay has defeated Carolina four times.
In their last five head-to-head matchups, Tampa Bay has compiled 89 points against Carolina, while giving up only 86 points.

Tampa Bay Betting Info

Tampa Bay has nine wins in 15 games versus the spread this season.
Tampa Bay contests this year have gone over the point total 66.7% of the time (10 times in 15 games with a set point total).
When playing as the moneyline favorite, the Buccaneers are 5-2, earning a victory 71.4% of the time.
The Buccaneers have a 79.8% chance to win this game, based on the implied probability of the moneyline.

Buccaneers Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	246.1 (3,692)	3
Rush yards	143.6 (2,154)	7
Points scored	28.5 (427)	5
Pass yards against	250.3 (3,754)	31
Rush yards against	104 (1,560)	10
Points allowed	23.5 (352)	22

Tampa Bay’s Key Players

Offense

Baker Mayfield has 3,920 passing yards (sixth in the NFL), 34 touchdowns (third in the NFL) and 15 interceptions this year. He has completed 70.9% of his passes, averaging 261.3 yards per game and 7.7 per attempt.
He has also rushed for 307 yards (third on the Buccaneers) and added three touchdowns on the ground, while averaging 20.5 rushing yards per game.
Bucky Irving has recorded 920 rushing yards with seven touchdowns (61.3 yards per game through 15 games). His 5.5 yards per attempt rank fifth in the NFL.
Irving has 41 catches on 43 targets for 320 yards. He has not scored a touchdown in the passing game.
Rachaad White has 583 rushing yards with three touchdowns (41.6 yards per game across 14 games).
White has gotten 56 targets in the passing game and has 50 catches (3.6 per game) for 389 yards (27.8 per game) and six TDs.
Mike Evans averages 4.8 receptions and 68.2 yards per game, and has 818 total receiving yards and 57 catches. He’s gotten 87 total targets, and has caught nine touchdown passes (sixth in the NFL).

Defense

On the defensive side, Lavonte David has 112 tackles, nine TFL, 5.5 sacks, and one interception in 2024. His tackle total leads the Buccaneers.
Zyon McCollum has 70 tackles, one TFL, and two interceptions this season.
YaYa Diaby has totaled 46 tackles, eight TFL, and 2.5 sacks.
So far this season, Calijah Kancey has 24 tackles, 10 TFL, and 6.5 sacks.

Carolina Betting Info

Carolina has covered the spread seven times this season (7-8-0).
The Panthers have been underdogs by 7.5 points or more five times this year and are 3-2 ATS in those games.
Games involving Carolina have hit the over on 11 occasions this season.
The Panthers have been underdogs in 14 games this season and won four (28.6%) of those contests.
Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Panthers have a 24.4% chance to win.

Panthers Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	183.5 (2,753)	30
Rush yards	112.3 (1,684)	15
Points scored	18.9 (283)	27
Pass yards against	210.7 (3,161)	11
Rush yards against	175.2 (2,628)	32
Points allowed	29.9 (448)	32

Carolina’s Key Players

Offense

Chuba Hubbard has rushed for 10 touchdowns this year, and has 1,195 total rushing yards (79.7 per game and 4.8 per carry).
On top of his rushing statistics, Hubbard has caught 43 passes (on 54 targets) for 171 yards (seventh on the Panthers), with one receiving touchdown. He’s averaging 11.4 yards per game.
Bryce Young has 1,949 passing yards, 10 touchdowns and nine interceptions. His completion percentage is 60.2% and he averages 162.4 yards per game and 6.1 per attempt.
He has added 217 rushing yards (second on the Panthers), with four touchdowns on the ground (averaging 18.1 yards per game and 6 per carry).
Through 13 games played this season, Xavier Legette has 41 catches (3.2 receptions per game on 5.4 targets per game) for 439 yards and four receiving touchdowns.
Adam Thielen has been targeted 50 times, resulting in 38 catches for 461 yards .

Defense

Josey Jewell has amassed 3.5 sacks (third on the Panthers) to go with seven TFL, 97 tackles, and one interception over 12 games in 2024.
Xavier Woods has registered two TFL, 102 tackles, and three interceptions through 15 games.
A’Shawn Robinson has 73 tackles, eight TFL, 5.5 sacks, and one pass defended in the 2024 season.
Jaycee Horn’s season stats include 68 tackles, five TFL, two sacks, and one interception through 15 games. He is fourth on the Panthers in tackles.

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