Panthers vs. Buccaneers Picks & Best Bets 29th Dec 2024: NFL Week 17 Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face the Carolina Panthers in NFL action on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium, starting at 1:00 p.m. ET.
We conducted 10,000 simulations of Sunday's NFL matchup using innovative AI technology to identify the best Panthers vs. Buccaneers bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Buccaneers will likely defeat the Panthers with a projected final score of 27-18.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continually monitor the most favorable odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Panthers vs. Buccaneers Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Panthers vs. Buccaneers picks combine the power of AI, stats and analytics to generate NFL predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Panthers vs. Buccaneers Game Information
- Game Date: Sunday, December 29th, 2024
- Game Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Raymond James Stadium
- Spread: Panthers +9.5 / Buccaneers -9.5
- Moneyline: Panthers +425 / Buccaneers -485
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 47.5 Points (-112/-105)
Panthers +9.5 @ -102 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Panthers have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the Buccaneers have a probability of 45%.
- FanDuel Sportsbook offers odds of -102 for the Panthers +9.5, providing a favorable 4.3% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 47.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 47.5, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the under at -105.
- Our analysis suggests a 54% likelihood of the 47.5-point total staying under, providing an edge of 2.6%.
Panthers vs. Buccaneers Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Carolina Panthers at +425 via BetMGM, whilst the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are available at -485 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Buccaneers are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 78% chance of prevailing.
Even though the Buccaneers are more likely to win, BetMGM offers +425 odds on the Panthers moneyline, providing an edge of 3%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Panthers vs. Buccaneers
Here, we have outlined the projected player stats for the top offensive players on each team. We have then compared these projections to the odds and lines with the sportsbooks to produce NFL player props for Sunday's Panthers vs. Buccaneers matchup.
Carolina Panthers Prediction
| Player | Proj. Rush Yds | TD Prob. |
|---|---|---|
| Raheem Blackshear | 44 yds | 25% |
| Mike Boone | 25 yds | 26% |
| Bryce Young | 19 yds | 20% |
| Player | Proj. Rec Yds | TD Prob. |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Thielen | 60 yds | 26% |
| Xavier Legette | 47 yds | 23% |
| Jalen Coker | 45 yds | 23% |
Raheem Blackshear Over 11.5 Receiving Yards (-130)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raheem Blackshear Over 11.5 Receiving Yards | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | -130 |
- Our top prop bet for the Panthers is for Raheem Blackshear to record over 11.5 receiving yards.
- Our analysis projects this prop to have a probability of 73.4%, giving us an edge of 16.8% on the -130 odds offered by DraftKings.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Prediction
| Player | Proj. Rush Yds | TD Prob. |
|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | 66 yds | 57% |
| Rachaad White | 37 yds | 45% |
| Baker Mayfield | 12 yds | 20% |
| Player | Proj. Rec Yds | TD Prob. |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Evans | 89 yds | 52% |
| Jalen McMillan | 54 yds | 34% |
| Payne Durham | 31 yds | 25% |
Bucky Irving Under 88.5 Rushing Yards (-110)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving Under 88.5 Rushing Yards | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | -110 |
- Our best prop bet for the Buccaneers is for Bucky Irving to record under 88.5 rushing yards.
- According to our analysis, this prop has a probability of 76.5%, giving us an edge of 24.1% on the -110 odds offered by DraftKings.
These NFL player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Panthers vs. Buccaneers Betting Trends
In addition to our NFL prop picks, we have compiled the best Panthers vs. Buccaneers trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Baker Mayfield Over 245.5 Passing Yards
Baker Mayfield has recorded more than 245.5 passing yards in 4 of his last 5 games (80% of the time). You can bet on him to record 246+ passing yards again at odds of -110 (52% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Baker Mayfield Over 1.5 Passing Touchdowns
Baker Mayfield has had more than 1.5 passing touchdowns in 7 of his last 10 appearances (70%). You can place a wager on him to record over 1.5 passing touchdowns again at odds of -150 (60%), also available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Bucky Irving of the Buccaneers to record Rushing Yards 88.5 rushing yards, with an edge of 24.1% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are placing a bet on the Panthers +9.5 to cover.
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