Panthers vs. Bucs Week 1 Free Pick
TAMPA, FL (ATS Consultants) – Will the Carolina Panthers pick up their first win of the new season when they clash with their NFC South rivals the Tampa Bay Buccaneers today at 4:25PM ET?
NFL ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed the Panthers as 1-point road favorites over the Bucs, while the over/under total is sitting at 46.5.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Panthers opened as 3-point favorites but the spread has dropped to 1 at most books, even though the majority of the public is backing Carolina.
NFL PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on today’s game, 78% of public bettors favor the Panthers -1. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the “NFL PUBLIC BETTING” link provided to check out the most updated stats.
NFL WEEK 1 FREE PICK: Take the Panthers. Carolina is 8-3 ATS L11 on grass. Tampa Bay is 0-6 ATS L6 overall. The Panthers are expected to compete as QB Cam Newton should progress after a record-setting rookie season (4,051 yds). He had 21 touchdowns passing and 14 rushing. Last year, they beat Tampa Bay on the road, 38-21, giving 1 and beat the Bucks 49-16 at home, laying 7.5. DE Charles Johnson (17 sacks in 23 games) is an underrated player and they add rookie LB Luke Kuechly, who will be a Pro Bowler one day.
2012 NFL WEEK 1 FREE PICK: CAROLINA PANTHERS -1
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