Panthers vs. Buccaneers Predictions & Odds Today | Best Bet, TD Pick for NFL Week 18
We've got division and playoff implications on the line in Week 18, and I'm dropping my best Panthers vs. Buccaneers prediction to get you ready for the 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff today at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, FL. (ESPN) as part of our best NFL predictions for Week 18.
The Buccaneers come into this one as 3-point favorites at home, and will still need help from the New Orleans Saints against the Atlanta Falcons even if they do dispatch the Panthers. Who will take the division? Let's dive in.
🏈 Panthers vs. Buccaneers predictions
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| Predictions | Best odds | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Panthers +3 | -115 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Bryce Young anytime touchdown | +550 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐ |
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Panthers +3 (-115) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
It doesn't get much bigger than this, and if you're in need of a refresher of the NFL Week 18 scenarios, this game has no shortage of storylines.
How did we get here? Well, Tampa's complete implosion helps. The Bucs were once 6-2 and in control of the NFC South, and now they're playing for their lives against a team that has won when it needed to, including a 23-20 victory against the Bucs in Week 16.
Tampa has the 26th-ranked pass defense this year, and that'll be the reason Carolina covers.
Score prediction: Panthers 21, Buccaneers 23
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Bryce Young, QB, Panthers: TD Pick (+550) ⭐⭐
Let's shoot for the stars for one of my best Panthers vs. Buccaneers predictions.
Hear me out - the Bucs' red-zone defense is among the worst in the NFL, allowing teams to score at a near-70% clip once they get inside the 20. For what it's worth, Young has some wheels, and is coming off a rushing touchdown just last week. I'd price this closer to +300, giving us incredible value for Saturday afternoon.
Our Brenden Schaeffer has Young topping his rushing total with his Panthers vs. Buccaneers player props. Liam Fox looks at how Young could help Panthers receiver Tetairoa McMillan in the Offensive Rookie of the Year odds race.
Esten McLaren offers three anytime touchdown scorer predictions.
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📈 Panthers vs. Buccaneers betting trends
| Panthers | Statistic | Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| 8-8 | W-L record | 7-9 |
| 9-7 | ATS record | 5-11 |
| 7-9 | O/U record | 8-8 |
| 4.9 | Yards per play | 5.1 |
| 5.5 | Yards allowed per play | 5.7 |
| 0.0 | Turnover margin | +0.3 |
| 2-3 | Last 5 games | 1-4 |
| L, 27-10 vs. Seahawks | Previous result | L, 20-17 vs. Dolphins |
🌤️ Panthers vs. Buccaneers weather
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There's a moderate chance of rain in Tampa with the NFC South title on the line. The Bucs are a surprising 3-point favorite, but they haven't covered a spread since October. We break it all down in our Panthers vs. Buccaneers weather report.
📺 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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