Panthers vs. Buccaneers Player Props for NFL Week 18 Today | Best Prop Bets & TD Picks
My Panthers vs. Buccaneers player props lean into the specific tendencies of the Tampa Bay run defense, as I see a path to rushing production for one resident of the Carolina backfield—but not another in this matchup with the Bucs.
The action for Panthers vs. Buccaneers kicks off from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN). The Buccaneers are 3-point betting favorites as part of our NFL Week 18 predictions Our Liam Fox looks at how two of the top receivers in this showdown factor into the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year odds race.
🏈 Panthers vs. Buccaneers player prop bets
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| Player | Prop bet | Best odds | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young, QB, Panthers | Over 18.5 rushing yards | -112 via DraftKings | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Rico Dowdle, RB, Panthers | Under 55.5 rushing yards | -111 via DraftKings | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Bucky Irving, RB, Buccaneers | Anytime TD scorer | +165 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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Bryce Young Over 18.5 rushing yards (-112) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Tampa Bay defense has been uniquely exposed by running quarterbacks this season, allowing the sixth-most QB rushing yards in the NFL (351). Bryce Young averages only 14.4 rushing yards per game on the year, but his rushing has ramped up in recent weeks.
After logging four or more rushing attempts just once across his first 10 games of the year, Young has done it in five straight games. He has rushed for at least 20 rushing yards in each of his last four games, including the recent matchup against Tampa.
Our Dustin Saracini has Young rushing for a touchdown with his Panthers vs. Buccaneers player props.
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Rico Dowdle Under 55.5 rushing yards (-111) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rico Dowdle hasn’t produced any outlier rushing totals since his 130-yard outburst against the Packers on Nov. 2. He’s remained below 60 rushing yards in seven straight games since.
Saturday, he faces a Tampa Bay run defense that is tied for sixth in the NFL in allowing just 1,320 rushing yards to opposing running backs on the year. Dowdle has fallen short of this rushing mark in five of his past seven contests.
Bucky Irving anytime TD scorer (+165) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Panthers have allowed 16 rushing touchdowns to opposing running backs this season, tied for the third-most in the NFL.
With +165 anytime TD scorer odds from FanDuel, Bucky Irving has a 37.74% implied probability to score on Saturday. That implies solid value considering the matchup and his season-long trends, as Irving has scored in four out of nine games played (44.4%).
Esten McLaren sides with a trio of wide receivers with his anytime touchdown scorer predictions.
📺 How to watch Panthers vs. Buccaneers: NFL Week 18
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 3
- Kickoff: 4:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Fla.)
- TV: ABC/ESPN
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