Buccaneers vs. Panthers 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 1

Published Nov. 29, 2024 4:43 p.m. ET

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In a battle of two division rivals, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-6) will meet the Carolina Panthers (3-8). The Buccaneers are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -5.5). The expected point total for the matchup is 45.5.

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Buccaneers vs. Panthers Odds & Betting Lines

Buccaneers vs. Panthers Prediction & Pick

• Pick ATS: Buccaneers (-5.5)
  
• Pick OU: Over (45.5)
  
• Prediction: Buccaneers 35 - Panthers 16

How to Watch Tampa Bay vs. Carolina

• Game Date: Sunday, December 1, 2024
• Time: 4:05 p.m. ET
• Venue: Bank of America Stadium
• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
• TV: Watch on FOX
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Buccaneers vs. Panthers Recent Matchups

• Tampa Bay has a 4-1 record against Carolina in their last five matchups.
• Over their last five head-to-head matchups, Tampa Bay has put up 104 points, while Carolina has accumulated 80.

Tampa Bay Betting Info

• Tampa Bay has seven wins in 11 games versus the spread this year.
• The Buccaneers have covered the spread once when favored by 5.5 points or more this season (in two opportunities).
• Tampa Bay games in 2024 have eclipsed the over/under seven times in 11 opportunities (63.6%).
• The Buccaneers have won 75% of the time they have played as the moneyline favorite (3-1).
• The implied probability in this matchup, considering the moneyline, gives the Buccaneers a 70.4% chance to win.

Buccaneers Stats

Tampa Bay's Key Players

Offense

• Baker Mayfield ranks eighth in the NFL with 2,799 passing yards in 11 games this year, averaging 254.5 per game with a 71.4% completion percentage and 24 touchdowns (third in the NFL) against nine interceptions.
• He has added 220 rushing yards (20 per game) and three touchdowns on the ground.
• Bucky Irving's rushing output this season includes 580 yards and five TDs. He's averaging 52.7 yards per game and 5.4 per attempt (seventh in the NFL).
• Irving's 34 targets in the passing game have resulted in 32 catches (2.9 per game) for 252 yards (22.9 per game) and zero touchdowns.
• Rachaad White's output on the ground this season includes 343 yards and two TDs. He is averaging 34.3 yards per game and 3.7 per attempt (38th in the NFL).
• White has been on the receiving end of 42 targets in the passing game and has 38 catches (3.8 per game) for 301 yards (30.1 per game) and four TDs.
• Mike Evans has 31 receptions for 403 yards and six touchdowns. He's been targeted 51 times in the air attack, and averages 3.9 receptions and 50.4 yards in eight games played.

Defense

• On defense for the Buccaneers, Lavonte David has racked up 77 tackles, five TFL, three sacks, and one interception in 2024.
• Jordan Whitehead has 76 tackles and two TFL this season.
• Zyon McCollum has put up 55 tackles, one TFL, and two interceptions this year. He's fourth on the Buccaneers in tackles.
• So far this season, Vita Vea has 33 tackles, nine TFL, and six sacks.

Carolina Betting Info

• Carolina is 4-7-0 against the spread this year.
• This season, the Panthers have an against-the-spread record of 4-4 in their eight games as an underdog of 5.5 points or more.
• Games involving Carolina have hit the over on eight occasions this year.
• The Panthers have been underdogs in 11 games this season and won three (27.3%) of those contests.
• The implied probability of a win by the Panthers based on the moneyline is 33.9%.

Panthers Stats

Carolina's Key Players

Offense

• So far this year through 11 games, Chuba Hubbard has churned out 876 rushing yards (leading the Panthers and fifth in the NFL) and scored seven rushing touchdowns. He averages 79.6 yards per game and 4.9 per carry (11th in the NFL).
• Hubbard's contributions include 31 receptions (2.8 per game) on 40 targets for 126 yards (11.5 per game) and one receiving touchdown.
• Bryce Young has 1,083 passing yards, five touchdowns and six interceptions. His completion percentage is 60.1% and he averages 135.4 yards per game and 5.8 per attempt.
• Young also has one rushing touchdown and 91 rushing yards (third on the Panthers).
• In 10 games played this season, Xavier Legette has 33 catches (3.3 receptions per game on 5.1 targets per game) for 340 yards and four receiving touchdowns.
• Andy Dalton has 989 passing yards, seven touchdowns and six interceptions. His completion percentage is 66.3% and he averages 164.8 yards per game and 6.2 per attempt.

Defense

• So far in 2024, Xavier Woods has put up two TFL, 77 tackles, and two interceptions over 11 games.
• Josey Jewell has 61 tackles, three TFL, one sack, and one interception. He is second on the Panthers in tackles.
• A'Shawn Robinson has 53 tackles, five TFL, three sacks, and one pass defended in the 2024 season.
• Jaycee Horn has registered one sack (fourth on the Panthers) to go with three TFL, 50 tackles, and one interception over 11 games.

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