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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-8) face a fellow NFC South foe when they visit the Carolina Panthers (2-14) on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Bank of America Stadium.
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. The Panthers have lots of room to get better, as they rank second-worst in points per game (14.8) this season and third-worst in points surrendered per game (25.4).
Buccaneers vs. Panthers Picks
At the moment, 95.3% of Splash Inc. users are picking the Buccaneers to win straight up against the Panthers on Sunday, with 15.4% expecting the Panthers to cover the 5.5-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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Tampa Bay is a 5.5-point favorite over Carolina on Sunday and the over/under is set at 37.5 points. Here are some betting trends and insights if you plan to place a wager on the outing.
Game Trends for Buccaneers
- The Buccaneers have posted a 10-6-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Buccaneers have hit the over in six of their 16 games with a set total (37.5%).
Stats & Insights for Buccaneers
- The Buccaneers are totaling 318.3 yards per game on offense (23rd in NFL), and they rank 25th defensively with 353.3 yards allowed per game.
- The Buccaneers are compiling 21.2 points per game on offense (19th in NFL), and they rank ninth on the other side of the ball with 20.3 points allowed per game.
- 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.
- The Buccaneers rank second-worst in rushing offense (87.3 rushing yards per game), but they’ve played better on defense, ranking sixth with 93.1 rushing yards allowed per game.
- The Buccaneers are averaging a 41.8% third-down percentage on offense, which ranks them 11th in the NFL. Defensively, they rank 27th, giving up a 42.3% third-down conversion rate.
- The Buccaneers are putting up 5.4 yards per play on offense, which ranks them 16th in the NFL. On the other side of the ball, they rank 24th, giving up 5.8 yards per play.
- With 24 forced turnovers (12th in NFL) against 18 turnovers committed (10th in NFL), the Buccaneers’ +6 turnover margin ranks ninth 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 / 17.0 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 are winless against the spread (0-3) when playing as at least 5.5-point underdogs.
- The teams have hit the over in five of the Panthers’ 16 games with a set total.
Stats & Insights for Panthers
- On offense, the Panthers are a bottom-five unit, putting up just 269.4 total yards per game (worst). On the bright side, they are excelling on defense, surrendering 298.1 total yards per contest (third-best).
- The Panthers have struggled on both sides of the ball this season, ranking second-worst in points (14.8 per game) and third-worst in points surrendered (25.4 per game).
- Offensively, the Panthers are a bottom-five pass offense, posting just 167.1 passing yards per game (second-worst). On the bright side, they are excelling on the other side of the ball, giving up just 175.1 passing yards per contest (third-best).
- With 102.4 rushing yards per game on offense, the Panthers rank 20th in the NFL. Defensively they rank 23rd, giving up 123.0 rushing yards per contest.
- In terms of third-down efficiency, the Panthers rank 26th in the NFL (35.0% third-down conversion rate) and 14th defensively (38.0% third-down rate allowed).
- The Panthers’ offense has been sputtering in terms of yards per play, ranking worst in the NFL at 4.6. They have been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, giving up 5.2 yards per play (sixth-ranked).
- The Panthers sport a -7 turnover margin this season, which ranks 23rd in the NFL.
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 / 14.0 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 / 10.0 TFL / 5.5 SACK / 5 PD
