Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Prediction & Picks - NFL
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by Travis Pulver in NFL Picks
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will try to turn their season around Sunday as they travel to North Carolina to face the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Fans can follow this NFC South division battle on Fox when it kicks off at 1 p.m. EST.
It has been a frustrating season for the Buccaneers so far, as they have played in six one-score games this season. Their only win came against a dreadful Dallas Cowboys offense led by undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels. Baker Mayfield is expected back this week, but several players will be out, i.e., offensive tackle Luke Goedeke, safety Antoine Winfield Jr., and wide receiver Emeka Egbuka.
As for Carolina, it is hard to know what you’ll get from the Panthers on any given day. The defense surrendered 59 points in a Week 1 loss to Chicago but has since given up 61 points total. The defense has struggled against the run (No. 27). But the offense has helped make up for the defense's shortcomings, averaging 295 yards passing and 29.2 points per game.
Tampa Bay has the No. 4 defense in the league (total yards), allowing 299.5 yards per game. Carolina has averaged 404.2 yards per game.
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Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Form
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Carolina Panthers - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Key Points
- Carolina hasn’t covered when favored at home in 8 consecutive games.
- Baker Mayfield is 5-2 vs. Carolina, averaging 217 yards and 1.43 touchdowns per game.
- Bryce Young is 1-5 vs. Tampa Bay with 205 yards and 1.17 touchdowns per game.
- Betting Public: 34% of spread tickets and 57% of the handle are on the Buccaneers.
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Our Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Prediction
I hesitate to back the Buccaneers because Mayfield wasn't playing well before he got injured, and they’ll be down one of their best wide receivers. But if they lean on the run with Bucky Irving against one of the NFL's worst run defenses, they can control the clock and take pressure off Mayfield. Bryce Young has had some nice moments this season, but I don’t trust him not to throw a costly pick in this game.
Our Tampa Bay vs. Carolina Pick: Buccaneers +3
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