Buccaneers vs Panthers Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 17, 2024
Last updated: Dec 24, 2024, 6:21PM | Published: Dec 23, 2024, 12:20AM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will take on the Carolina Panthers in NFL Week 17 action at Raymond James Stadium on Monday, commencing at 5:00am AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Buccaneers vs Panthers game, along with the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Tampa Bay vs Carolina NFL game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Buccaneers a 75% chance of winning against the Panthers in Week 17 of the NFL season.
Buccaneers vs Panthers: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at Raymond James Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Buccaneers $1.26, Panthers $4.00
- Line: Buccaneers -8 ($1.91), Panthers +8 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 49.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Buccaneers at $1.26 and the Panthers at $4.00.
The Buccaneers are listed as 8-point favourites against the Panthers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Panthers (+8) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 49.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Buccaneers and the Panthers have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 49.5-point over/under is expected to is also considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Buccaneers vs Panthers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Carolina at $4.00 with Bet365
- Line: Panthers +8 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 49.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
While the Buccaneers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Panthers to win is our preferred option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Buccaneers vs Panthers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Buccaneers vs Panthers at Raymond James Stadium in Week 17 is the Buccaneers winning 28-20.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Tampa Bay vs Carolina game in Week 17, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Buccaneers vs Panthers: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score the first touchdown in Buccaneers vs Panthers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Tampa Bay's Bucky Irving is the most likely player to score the first touchdown in Buccaneers vs Panthers.
Irving has a 12.2% chance of getting in for six first at Raymond James Stadium, while the Buccaneers RB has a 51.7% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for the full list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Buccaneers First TD Tips
- Bucky Irving: 12.2% probability
- Mike Evans: 10.9% probability
- Rachaad White: 9.0% probability
- Jalen McMillan: 6.4% probability
- Cade Otton: 5.7% probability
Panthers First TD Tips
- Chuba Hubbard: 10.5% probability
- Adam Thielen: 6.2% probability
- Xavier Legette: 5.6% probability
- Jalen Coker: 5.3% probability
- David Moore: 4.6% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Buccaneers Anytime TD Tips
- Bucky Irving: 51.7% probability
- Mike Evans: 46.8% probability
- Rachaad White: 41.9% probability
- Jalen McMillan: 31.7% probability
- Cade Otton: 28.3% probability
Panthers Anytime TD Tips
- Chuba Hubbard: 47.2% probability
- Adam Thielen: 31.1% probability
- Xavier Legette: 28.1% probability
- Jalen Coker: 26.8% probability
- David Moore: 24.1% probability
Buccaneers-Panthers Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield is projected for 287 passing yards, while the Panthers' Bryce Young is expected to throw for 192 yards.
Buccaneers Starting QB
- Baker Mayfield: 287 projected passing yards
Panthers Starting QB
- Bryce Young: 192 projected passing yards
Buccaneers Rushing Yards
- Bucky Irving: 61 projected yards
- Rachaad White: 37 projected yards
- Baker Mayfield: 12 projected yards
Panthers Rushing Yards
- Chuba Hubbard: 69 projected yards
- Bryce Young: 18 projected yards
- Raheem Blackshear: 8 projected yards
Buccaneers Receiving Yards
- Mike Evans: 82 projected yards
- Jalen McMillan: 54 projected yards
- Cade Otton: 41 projected yards
- Sterling Shepard: 37 projected yards
- Bucky Irving: 25 projected yards
Panthers Receiving Yards
- Adam Thielen: 62 projected yards
- Xavier Legette: 47 projected yards
- Jalen Coker: 46 projected yards
- David Moore: 37 projected yards
- Ja'Tavion Sanders: 24 projected yards
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Tampa Bay vs Carolina match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips for every NFL game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Buccaneers vs Panthers: Week 17 Essential Details
The NFL Week 17 game between the Buccaneers and Panthers at Raymond James Stadium is scheduled to begin at 5:00am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers
- Date: Monday 30 December 2024
- Time: 5:00am AEDT
- Venue: Raymond James Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Tampa Bay vs Carolina predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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