The Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers renew acquaintances at Raymond James Stadium Sunday at 1 p.m. ET (on FOX). Below, we analyze the Week 2 matchup, including the Panthers-Buccaneers betting odds and lines, and make our NFL picks and best bets.
Panthers at Buccaneers betting odds and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 2:45 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Buccaneers -385 (bet $385, win $100) | Panthers +300 (Bet $100, win $340)
- Against the spread/ATS: Buccaneers -8 (-110) | Panthers +8 (-110)
- Over/Under: 47.5 (O: -110, U: -110)
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Panthers at Buccaneers game notes
- The Panthers lost a 34-30 heartbreaker on their home field against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1. The Panthers were able to move the ball fine, but they had trouble stopping the Raiders. Carolina coughed up 372 total yards, including 239 through the air.
- Carolina was efficient on offense as QB Teddy Bridgewater led the team to 388 total yards, 260 passing yards and 128 yards on the ground. The Panthers also didn’t turn the ball over, which was a very good sign.
- Buccaneers QB Tom Brady made his highly-anticipated debut in a head-to-head battle with future Hall of Famer Drew Brees. Brady struggled a bit, tossing two interceptions, including a pick-six in a 34-23 road loss at the New Orleans Saints.
- Both teams will be looking for their first cover. Both went Over in Week 1.
- The Bucs stunned the Panthers in Charlotte, winning outright as a 6.5-point dog last Sept. 12. Carolina returned the favor with a 37-26 win in London later in the 2019 season. The Over/Under split 1-1 in those two meetings.
Panthers at Buccaneers key injuries
Panthers
- DE Yetur Gross-Matos (concussion) out
- DT Kawann Short (foot) foot
Buccaneers
- WR Chris Godwin (concussion) doubtful
Panthers at Buccaneers: Odds, betting lines, picks and prediction
Prediction
Buccaneers 26, Panthers 20
Moneyline (?)
The Buccaneers (-385) are expected to start their home schedule off with a win, heavily favored against the division-rival Panthers (+300). However, you can never justify laying this kind of money for such a small return. AVOID.
Against the Spread (?)
The PANTHERS (+8, -110) have really struggled against the number on grass, going 0-6-1 ATS in their past seven on the surface type. The Bucs (-8, -110) meanwhile, are just 1-5 ATS in their past six inside the division, including last week’s non-cover. Picking Tampa to lay these kinds of points with Evans and Godwin nicked up and potentially missing the game is a concern. No, thank you. Take the big dogs here. Plus, Carolina is 6-1 ATS in its past seven in the shadows of the pirate ship at the Ray Jay.
Over/Under (?)
UNDER 47.5 (-110) is going to be awfully close, but I don’t see the Panthers offense being nearly as efficient as it was in Week 1. On the flip side, I think the Bucs are a little bit better, but they’re still jelling as a unit, and it will take some time. This won’t be a defensive slog, but it isn’t going into the 50’s, either.
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Also see:
- Get the latest news from Carolina (Panthers Wire)
- WR Miller has breakout performance in Week 1 (Bucs Wire)
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