The Carolina Panthers'(6-9) and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-8) meet for a Week 17 matchup Sunday. Kickoff from Raymond James Stadium is set for 1 p.m. (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s'lines around the Panthers vs. Buccaneers odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
The Panthers are alive for the NFC South Division title, controlling their own destiny. A win in Tampa is obviously imperative, and with a loss Carolina is eliminated from postseason contention.
Carolina stunned the visiting Detroit Lions last week at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, winning 37-23 as 2.5-point underdogs. The Panthers are 7-2 ATS in the last 9 games, including a 21-3 win over the Bucs in Week 7 as a 13-point underdog.
Tampa Bay is just 3-4 SU this season at home, while going 0-6-1 ATS. In fact, the Buccaneers have failed to cover the last 5 games overall, while going just 1-11-1 ATS in the last 13 games.