Buccaneers vs. Panthers Betting Pick: Week 13 Prediction and Odds

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-6 SU, 7-4 ATS) vs. Carolina Panthers (3-8 SU, 4-7 ATS)
NFL Football Week 13
Date/Time: Sunday, December 1st, 2024, 4:05PM (EST)
Where: Bank of America Stadium Charlotte, NC.
TV: FOX

Betting Odds

Point Spread: TB -6.5/CAR +6.5
Moneyline: TB -260/CAR +215
Total: 46.5

Last week, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 30-7 blowout victory over the New York Giants. With the return of veteran WR Mike Evans, the Buccaneers offense was more threatening down the field. QB Baker Mayfield had a solid outing, hitting 24 of 30 passing for 294 yards. With those things considered, it was the Buccaneers running game that came to life in last week’s victory over the Giants. The Bucs backfield combined for 157 yards with four total touchdowns and helped keep the Bucs within one game of the Falcons for first place in the NFC South.

On Sunday, Tampa Bay will try to keep their division hopes alive when they travel to Charlotte for a road trip against the Carolina Panthers. The Buccaneers have owned the Panthers in recent years, winning 7 of the last eight meetings. However, Carolina arguably had one of their best performances of the season in last week’s near upset over the Kansas City Chiefs. The Panthers, who recently won back to back games against the Saints and Giants, were double digit underdogs against the Chiefs but played very well behind QB Bryce Young who has shown a lot of improvement in recent weeks. The Panthers hope the momentum behind their franchise quarterback will continue when they host the Bucs on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers Betting Analysis

At first glance, the Panthers may be appetizing underdogs, considering the fact they are getting nearly 7 points at home and considering how they have played in recent weeks. However, the Panthers’ defense has to improve before bettors can have any sort of confidence. Carolina is currently ranked as the worst scoring defense in the NFL, by a relatively wide margin, allowing 30.9 points per game. Despite the improvements by Young, the Panthers have not shown the explosiveness to produce a consistent high output in terms of yards and scoring.

More importantly, Tampa Bay’s defense has been playing better than statistics may suggest in recent weeks, especially against the run. Panthers RB Chubba Hubbard has not received enough credit for Carolina’s recent success, but he will draw a tough match-up this Sunday. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay QB Baker Mayfield has been playing very well this season and seems to be getting help from the backfield for the first time in his tenure with the Bucs. With the passing attack mostly healthy and emerging running game, the Bucs should be able to win most match-ups against the Panthers defense.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers Betting Trends

• Tampa Bay is 12-6 ATS in the last 18 games.
• Tampa Bay has hit the “over” in 6 of the last eight games.
• Tampa Bay is 12-3 ATS in the last 15 games on the road.
• Tampa Bay is 6-2 ATS in the last eight games against Carolina.
• Carolina is 3-0 ATS in the last three games.
• Carolina is 4-9 ATS in the last 13 games.
• Carolina has hit the “over” in 7 of the last nine games.
• Carolina has hit the “over” in 6 of the last nine games against Tampa Bay.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers Betting Prediction

I believe this is a tough match-up on both sides of the football. I believe the Bucs offense will continue to play well and will do enough on defense to get the over. The Bucs are 6-2 ATS in the last eight games against Carolina, and I think that trend continues!

Jay’s Pick: Take Tampa Bay -6.5!