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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-8) and the Carolina Panthers (2-14) square off on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Bank of America Stadium in a battle of NFC South opponents.
The Buccaneers rank 23rd in total offense (318.3 yards per game) and 25th in total defense (353.3 yards allowed per game) this season. Offensively, the Panthers are bottom-five, putting up only 269.4 total yards per game (worst). On the bright side, they are thriving on defense, allowing 298.1 total yards per contest (third-best).
Buccaneers vs. Panthers Picks
The Buccaneers are expected by Splash Inc. users to both win straight up and cover the spread against the Panthers on Sunday. Right now, 95.6% of users are picking them to win and 84.5% expect the Buccaneers to cover the 4.5-point spread.
Game Info: Buccaneers vs. Panthers
- Game Day: Sunday, January 7, 2024
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Stadium: Bank of America Stadium
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Before you wager on Sunday’s Tampa Bay-Carolina spread (Tampa Bay -4.5) or total (37.5 points), read the betting trends and insights below.
Game Trends for Buccaneers
- So far this season, the Buccaneers have put together a 10-6-0 record against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in six of the Buccaneers’ 16 games with a set total.
Stats & Insights for Buccaneers
- The Buccaneers are compiling 318.3 yards per game on offense (23rd in NFL), and they rank 25th on the other side of the ball with 353.3 yards allowed per game.
- The Buccaneers are putting up 21.2 points per game on offense this year (19th in NFL), and they are giving up 20.3 points per game (ninth) on the defensive side of the ball.
- The Buccaneers have the 15th-ranked passing offense this season (231.1 passing yards per game), and they’ve been less effective on defense, ranking worst with 260.3 passing yards allowed per game.
- While the Buccaneers’ run defense ranks sixth with 93.1 rushing yards allowed per game, they’ve been less successful on offense, ranking second-worst (87.3 rushing yards per game).
- From an offensive standpoint, the Buccaneers rank 11th in the NFL with a 41.8% third-down conversion rate. Meanwhile, they rank 27th in third-down percentage allowed (42.3%).
- The Buccaneers are allowing 5.8 yards per play on the defensive side of the ball (24th in the NFL), while putting up 5.4 per play (16th in the league) on offense this season.
- The Buccaneers have forced 24 total turnovers (12th in NFL) this season and have turned it over 18 times (10th in NFL) for a turnover margin of +6, ninth-ranked in the NFL.
Best Players for Buccaneers
- Baker Mayfield: 3,907 PASS YDS / 244.2 YPG / 64.4% / 28 TD / 10 INT
- Rachaad White: 253 CAR / 915 YDS / 57.2 YPG / 6 TD / 60 REC / 531 YDS / 33.2 YPG / 3 TD
- Mike Evans: 76 REC / 1,233 YDS / 77.1 YPG / 13 TD
- Chris Godwin: 77 REC / 973 YDS / 60.8 YPG / 2 TD
- Lavonte David: 124 TKL / 17 TFL / 4.5 SACK / 5 PD
Game Trends for Panthers
- The Panthers have a 5-10-1 record against the spread this year.
- The Panthers have not yet covered the spread as underdogs of 4.5 points or more this year (0-6).
- The Panthers have gone over in five of their 16 games with a set total (31.2%).
Stats & Insights for Panthers
- While the Panthers’ offense has been sputtering, ranking worst with 269.4 total yards per game, their defense ranks third-best with only 298.1 total yards surrendered per contest.
- The Panthers have plenty of room to improve, as they rank second-worst in points per game (14.8) this season and third-worst in points surrendered per game (25.4).
- On offense, the Panthers are a bottom-five pass offense, putting up only 167.1 passing yards per game (second-worst). Fortunately, they are excelling on the other side of the ball, giving up just 175.1 passing yards per contest (third-best).
- From an offensive standpoint, the Panthers are putting up 102.4 rushing yards per contest (20th-ranked). They rank 23rd in the NFL on the other side of the ball (123 rushing yards allowed per game).
- In terms of third-down efficiency, the Panthers rank 26th in the NFL (35% third-down conversion percentage) and 14th on the other side of the ball (38% third-down rate allowed).
- The Panthers rank worst in yards per play (4.6), but they’ve been better on the defensive side of the ball, ranking sixth in the NFL with 5.2 yards allowed per play.
- With 11 forced turnovers (32nd in NFL) and 18 turnovers committed (10th in NFL) this season, the Panthers rank 23rd in the NFL with a turnover margin of -7.
Best Players for Panthers
- Bryce Young: 2,783 PASS YDS / 185.5 YPG / 59.7% / 11 TD / 10 INT / 37 CAR / 229 RUSH YDS / 0 TD
- Chuba Hubbard: 215 CAR / 819 YDS / 51.2 YPG / 5 TD / 37 REC / 224 YDS / 14 YPG / 0 TD
- Miles Sanders: 126 CAR / 414 YDS / 27.6 YPG / 1 TD / 27 REC / 154 YDS / 10.3 YPG / 0 TD
- Adam Thielen: 101 REC / 1,002 YDS / 62.6 YPG / 4 TD
- Darrell Demont Chark Jr.: 33 REC / 479 YDS / 36.8 YPG / 5 TD
- Frankie Luvu: 119 TKL / 10 TFL / 5.5 SACK / 5 PD
