Panthers vs. Bucs Week 13 Odds
TAMPA BAY, FL (The Spread) – NFC South rivals clash this Sunday in Tampa when the Bucs host the Panthers at 1:00PM ET.
CAROLINA: The Panthers won on the road for the first time this season when they beat the winless Colts 27-19 as a 3.5-point favorite last Sunday. That pushed Carolina’s record to 3-8 on the year although the Panthers are 6-5 against the spread. Cam Newton has a team-high 10 touchdowns on the year and has thrown for 3,093 yards. While the Panthers are out of playoff contention, they continue to be competitive most weeks.
TAMPA BAY: The freefall continues in Tampa. The Bucs held a lead late in the second half last week against the Titans before eventually falling 23-17 as a 3-point favorite. That dropped Tampa Bay’s record to 4-7 as it has now lost five-straight games. The last time the Bucs won was in Week 6 when they beat the Saints 26-20 at Raymond James Stadium. Josh Freeman leads the team with 2,715 passing yards while LeGarrette Blount has four touchdowns and 644 rushing yards on the year.
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ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed the Panthers as a 3.5-point favorite over the Bucs, while the over/under total for this game is currently sitting at 47.5 points. Carolina enters with a 3-8 record overall and is 1-4 on the road, while Tampa Bay is 4-7 overall and 3-3 at home.
TRENDS: The over is 6-1 in the last seven meetings between these two teams in Tampa Bay while the favorite is 6-1 against the spread in the last seven meetings between these two teams. The Panthers are just 1-5 against the number in their last six games versus the NFC South and 1-6 ATS in their last seven games as a road underdog. The Bucs, meanwhile, are 1-4 ATS in their last five games overall.
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