NFL Prop Bets: Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Week 7
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-5) face the Carolina Panthers (3-2) at Bank of America Stadium for Week 7. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Panthers are favored to win at -185, currently marked as 3.5-point favorites, while the Buccaneers are at +154.
The total points line is set at 44.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 24-20 Carolina.
- The Buccaneers (-112) have a 1-5-0 ATS record this season, while the Panthers (-108) hold a record of 3-2-0.
- The Buccaneers have a 3-3-0 O/U record this season (meaning three games have gone over the total points line and three have gone under). The Panthers have a 2-3-0 O/U record.
Points on the board
- The Buccaneers are averaging 19.8 points per game this season (25th in the league). Comparatively, the Panthers are performing better, averaging 29.2 (4th).
- Defensively, the Buccaneers are giving up 23.0 points per game this season (T17th in the league), while the Panthers are giving up an average of 24.6 points (21st).
Moving the chains
- With an average of just 292.7, the Buccaneers rank 24th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Panthers rank 2nd with 404.4 yards per game.
- In terms of yards allowed, the Buccaneers are giving up 299.5 per game this season (4th in the league), outperforming the Panthers, who are giving up an average of 354.2 (25th).
Ascendency in the air
- The Buccaneers have recorded 164.8 passing yards per game this season (30th in the league). Comparatively, the Panthers' defense has given up 222.0 passing yards per game (19th).
- Meanwhile, the Panthers have recorded 295.6 passing yards per game this season (1st in the league), while the Buccaneers' defense has given up 224.0 passing yards per game (20th).
Advantage on the ground
- Looking at the ground game, the Buccaneers have recorded 127.8 rushing yards per game this season (8th in the league). Conversely, the Panthers are giving up 132.2 rushing yards per game (27th).
- On the other hand, the Panthers have recorded 108.8 rushing yards per game this season (17th in the league), although they may struggle to that level against a Buccaneers defense which ranks 2nd for opponent rushing yards, conceding 75.5 per game.
Protecting the ball
- Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Buccaneers have recorded 8 total takeaways this season (T13th in the league), while the Panthers have recorded 7 (T18th).
- On offense, the Buccaneers have recorded 11 total giveaways this season (T24th in the league), while the Panthers have taken better care of the ball, recording 4 (T4th).
First to Score
The Buccaneers are +105 to score first, while the Panthers are -135.
- The Buccaneers have scored first in three of their six games this season.
- The Panthers have also scored first in three of their five games.
Which team will score the first touchdown?
The Buccaneers are +120 to record the first touchdown, while the Panthers are -145.
- The Buccaneers have recorded the first touchdown in two of their six games this season.
- The Panthers have recorded the first touchdown in four of their five games this season.
First Scoring Play
| Play | Frequency | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Touchdown | 0 / 6 | +279 |
| Tampa Bay Field Goal | 3 / 6 | +325 |
| Tampa Bay Safety | 0 / 6 | +6400 |
| Carolina Touchdown | 2 / 5 | +188 |
| Carolina Field Goal | 1 / 5 | +327 |
| Carolina Safety | 0 / 5 | +7000 |
Which team will get a quick start?
The Buccaneers are +125 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Panthers are -155.
- The Buccaneers have been the first to score 10 points in two of their six games this season.
- The Panthers have been the first to score 10 points in three of their five games this season.
First Quarter Moneyline
The Panthers are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -142, while the Buccaneers are +120.
- The Buccaneers have a 2-3-1 first quarter W/L/T record this season, while the Panthers hold a record of 3-1-1.
Last Time They Met
The Buccaneers recorded a 16-14 victory over the Panthers at Raymond James Stadium when these teams last met in Week 18, 2025. The Buccaneers have now won seven straight at Raymond James Stadium against the Panthers.
