The Carolina Panthers are aiming for the NFC South title when they host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as double-digit chalk on Sunday in Week 16. Carolina can clinch the division with a win and if the Atlanta Falcons beat (upset) the New Orleans Saints in NOLA this Christmas Eve.
Betting Preview for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers NFL Week 16 Game on December 24 2017
Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte
When: Sunday, December 24, 1:00 PM EST
Line: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10) vs Carolina Panthers (-10) – view all 2017 NFL lines
TV Broadcast: Fox
Betting on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-9)
Winston put together his best game of the season in a losing effort against the Falcons. The third-year pro completed 27 of his 35 pass attempts for 299 yards and three TDs without an INT. The Bucs benched starting running back Doug Martin in the game because of a violation of team rules.
Tampa Bay played without a number of key contributors on the defensive side of the ball on Monday and then saw offensive starters O.J. Howard, DeSean Jackson and J.R. Sweezy leave Raymond James Stadium in walking boots.
Tampa Bay lost 24-21 against the Falcons on Monday night but covered as a 7-point home underdog. The Bucs are 4-10 SU and 4-9-1 ATS for the season with an even 7-7 over/under record.
Betting on the Carolina Panthers (10-4)
Carolina is fresh off eliminating Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers from the playoffs by downing the Cheeseheads 31-24 on Sunday. The Panthers improved to 6-1 straight up and against the spread in their last seven games. Cam Newton and Co. are 10-4 SU and 9-5 ATS on the campaign with a 9-5 over/under mark. The over is a perfect 5-0 in their last five contests.
Carolina is dealing with plenty of matters off the field as majority owner Jerry Richardson announced he would sell his share in the team after reports surfaced of his part in sexual harassment of former employees
The Panthers beat the Bucs 17-3 in a Week 8 yawner that saw Tampa quarterback Jameis Winston toss two picks with no TD passes. Carolina is 7-2 ATS in its last nine games against the Buccaneers.
Writer’s Prediction
Quarterback Jameis Winston is finally starting to find his groove late in the season, but will he be able to compete against superman Cam Newton? It is going to come down to the wire, but Newtown and friends will be able to cover the spread thanks to a key turnover late in the game. Pick: Carolina Panthers (-10.0)
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