Plenty to play for this week for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers coming off a loss against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. The Buccaneers look to fight for the NFC South division title and punch their postseason ticket. The Carolina Panthers look to play spoiler who offensively looked improved with the resurgence of Bryce Young. Below are the Panthers at Buccaneers Preview and Predictions.
The big news for this game is the Carolina Panthers putting running back Chubb Hubbard on season-ending injured reserve. Aside from Hubbard, the Panthers will be thin in the secondary who have listed Jaycee Horn doubtful with a hip injury and Chau Smith-Wade out with an illness/chest injury. Additionally, linebacker Josey Jewell is out with a concussion/quadriceps injury.
On the otherside, the Buccaneers have ruled out tight end Cade Otton and wide receiver Sterling Sheppard. Additionally, Antonie Winfield Jr. is out. This could be a big week for both Jalen McMillian and Mike Evans with the lack of availablity at skill positions.
Panthers at Buccaneers Preview and Predictions
Best Bets
As I mentioned above, the Buccaneers are in a must-win situation. Let’s not forget, the Panthers almost beat the Buccaneers earlier this season if it wasn’t for a Hubbard fumble. I do expect the Buccaneers to continue to find success on the offensive side against the Panthers defense who is struggling both defending the rush and the pass.
The Buccaneers have won 8 of the last 10 matchups against the Panthers including 4 out of the last 5 meetings at home. The Buccaneers have also scored at 26+ points against the Panthers in 6 out of the last 10 meetings. I expect a focused effort for the Buccaneers against a wounded Panthers defense.
Best Bet: Buccaneers -8.5 and Team Total Over 27.5
Player Prop Best Bet
Mike Evans Over 83.5 Receiving Yards
Yes, we know the career long 1,000+ receiving yard streak in on the line for Evans. However, Mike Evans has been dominating in his career against the Panthers. Over the last five home games versus the Panthers, Mike Evans has atleast 89+ receiving yards and six receptions. This is the Mike Evans week!
