Panthers vs. Bucs Prediction & Odds
The Bucs can clinch the NFC South with a win versus the Panthers on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET but Carolina also controls its own destiny when it comes to winning the division.
Will the Panthers sweep the Bucs this season with another upset victory?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
103 Carolina Panthers (+3.5) at 104 Tampa Bay Bucs (-3.5); o/u 40.5
1:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, January 1, 2023
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
Panthers vs. Bucs Public Betting Information
Our NFL Public Betting Information page indicates that 57% of public bettors are currently backing the Panthers when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Carolina Panthers DFS Spin
Chuba Hubbard had 12 rushes for 125 yards in the Panthers’ Week 16 win over the Lions. Hubbard played over D’Onta Foreman on the opening series, ripping off a pair of 30 yard runs. The win puts the Panthers in the NFC South mix and this was a rebound for Hubbard after getting held to 10 yards on four carries last week. Hubbard saw fewer carries than Foreman (21), but will continue to have standalone value in the Panthers’ run-heavy offense for a matchup with the Bucs in Week 17.
Tampa Bay Bucs DFS Spin
Leonard Fournette tweeted on Monday that he’s playing through a Lisfranc injury. Upset over constant jabs about his weight/playing shape, Fournette took to Twitter on Monday saying, “I hate when people be on here just talking saying I’m out of shape etc do y’all understand I’m playing with a lisfranc in my foot every week can barely push off my foot but through the Grade of God I’m going to keep proving y’all wrong… …. #BucsWin.” In Sunday’s win over the Cardinals, Fournette rushed 20 times for 72 yards and caught another nine passes for 90 yards. Assuming his injury doesn’t worsen, he should be in for another decent workload in Week 17 against the Panthers. Interestingly, Fournette deleted the tweet just minutes after posting it. He was on the Buccaneers’ injury report for a foot injury leading up to the team’s Week 14 matchup against the 49ers but wasn’t listed on the report over the last two weeks. The Bucs will almost certainly have to answer questions about Fournette’s tweet and injury status at the next press conference.
Panthers vs. Bucs Betting Trends
Under is 8-3 in Panthers last 11 vs. NFC South
Over is 5-2 in Panthers last 7 games following a straight up win
Under is 4-0 in Buccaneers last 4 vs. NFC South
Under is 11-4 in Buccaneers last 15 games overall
Panthers vs. Bucs Prediction:
The Panthers are just 1-4 against the spread in their last five games versus the Bucs, while the favorite has covered in five of the previous six matchups. The Panthers are also just 3-7 against the spread in their last 10 road games and are 10-25 against the number in their last 35 games when facing an opponent with a losing record. The Panthers haven’t swept the season series against the Bucs since 2017.
NFL WEEK 17 PREDICTION: TAMPA BAY BUCS -3.5
