03 Jan 2026 | 09:30 PM
Carolina Panthers VS Tampa Bay Buccaneers Prediction
Tampa Bay Buccaneers are favored by ESPN FPI with 62% win probability and a 4.6-point edge, hosting at Raymond James Stadium in a winner-take-all NFC South game with mild weather (71°F, 0% rain).[1][4] Public betting is 64% on Buccaneers despite them as favorites, indicating some sharp support, while Panthers are 8-0 SU as underdogs but struggle post-win (2-6 ATS) after recent victory implied by records.[1][6] Recent form shows Buccaneers 2-3 SU but Panthers' QB Bryce Young struggled badly (54 yards, INT) in latest loss, with no major new injuries reported.[3] Head-to-head and advanced metrics favor home Bucs in high-motivation playoff scenario over Panthers' negative point differential (-67).[6]
AI-driven insights suggest this as the most probable outcome
Game: Winner
Tampa Bay Buccaneers