Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers Prediction, Odds, NFL Picks - Week 18 [2024]

NFL Week 18 action continues on Sunday at 1:00PM ET as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lock horns with the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Sunday's Buccaneers vs. Panthers matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Buccaneers vs. Panthers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used trusted machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Sunday's NFL matchup between the Buccaneers and Panthers 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NFL predictions.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Buccaneers a 76% chance of beating the Panthers in Week 18 of the NFL season, and our predicted final score has the Buccaneers winning 21-15.

According to our model, the Buccaneers (-4.5) have a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 36.5 points has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Buccaneers vs. Panthers Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Buccaneers	Panthers
Spread	-4.5 (-110)	+4.5 (-110)
Moneyline	-235	+200
Total	o36.5 (-110)	u36.5 (-110)

• The Panthers are +4.5 underdogs against the Buccaneers, with -110 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Buccaneers (-4.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -110.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers at +200. That means you can throw down $100 to profit $200, earning a total payout of $300, if they win.
• Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Buccaneers at -235, where you can risk $235 to win $100 for a total payout of $335 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under sits at 36.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NFL odds and lines.

Buccaneers vs. Panthers Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Buccaneers -4.5	-110
Moneyline	Buccaneers	-235 🔥
Total	Under 36.5	-110

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Buccaneers vs. Panthers TD Scorers

Who will score the first touchdown in Buccaneers vs. Panthers?

According to our model, Carolina's Chuba Hubbard is most likely to score the first TD in Buccaneers vs. Panthers.

Our projections give Hubbard a 13.2% chance of getting in for six first at Bank of America Stadium, while the Panthers RB is a 45.3% chance of reaching the end zone at any point during the game.

First Touchdown Scorer Predictions

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Player	First TD Probability
Rachaad White	12.8%
Mike Evans	10.6%
Baker Mayfield	7.8%
Chris Godwin	7.7%
Trey Palmer	5.4%

Carolina Panthers

Player	First TD Probability
Chuba Hubbard	13.2%
Adam Thielen	7.1%
Ihmir Smith-Marsette	6.4%
DJ Chark	4.8%
Miles Sanders	3.6%

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Predictions

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Player	Anytime TD Probability
Rachaad White	43.5%
Mike Evans	37.9%
Baker Mayfield	28.0%
Chris Godwin	27.8%
Trey Palmer	20.0%

Carolina Panthers

Player	Anytime TD Probability
Chuba Hubbard	45.3%
Adam Thielen	27.9%
Ihmir Smith-Marsette	25.7%
DJ Chark	19.5%
Miles Sanders	14.3%

Buccaneers vs Panthers Player Props

Here, you will find detailed projections for all of the key offensive players from the Buccaneers and Panthers, including passing, rushing and receiving yards.

Buccaneers vs. Panthers Quarterbacks

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield is projected for 224 passing yards, while the Panthers' Bryce Young is expected to throw for just 188 yards.

Player	Proj. Pass Yards
Baker Mayfield (TB)	224 yds
Bryce Young (CAR)	188 yds

Buccaneers Rushing

Player	Proj. Rush Yards
Rachaad White	53 yds
Chase Edmonds	13 yds
Baker Mayfield	13 yds

Panthers Rushing

Player	Proj. Rush Yards
Chuba Hubbard	66 yds
Miles Sanders	23 yds
Ihmir Smith-Marsette	13 yds

Buccaneers Receiving

Player	Proj. Rec. Yards
Mike Evans	68 yds
Chris Godwin	53 yds
Rachaad White	28 yds
Cade Otton	27 yds
Trey Palmer	25 yds

Panthers Receiving

Player	Proj. Rec. Yards
Adam Thielen	49 yds
DJ Chark	45 yds
Ihmir Smith-Marsette	23 yds
Chuba Hubbard	16 yds
Tommy Tremble	15 yds

Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of the Buccaneers vs. Panthers on Sunday January 7, 2024.

Buccaneers vs. Panthers Game Information

The NFL Week 18 game between the Panthers and Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium is scheduled to commence at 1:00PM ET.

• Who: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers
• Date: Sunday January 7, 2024
• Time: 1:00PM ET / 10:00AM PT
• Venue: Bank of America Stadium

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Conclusion

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