Spread & Over/Under Predictions for Panthers vs Buccaneers

Can the Panthers cover the spread?

Each week, we at All Panthers will release an article on our thoughts on the spread and the over/under of Carolina Panther games. The star ratings next to the play describe the overall confidence in that particular play.

Star ratings:

1 Star - Not very confident

2 Star - A little confident

3 Star - Fairly confident

4 Star - Very confident

5 Star - Should be a lock to happen

Spread: Buccaneers -9.5

1 Star play on the Panthers covering: Tampa Bay hasn't played very well on the road this season. They've either lost or struggled to win games. With some of their key weapons out this week, Carolina has a chance to hang around and keep it close. Should the Bucs win by two scores? Probably, but I'm not comfortable laying 9.5 with them even with a ticked off Tom Brady. Look at the Panthers if this hits 10 before kickoff. If not, it's probably a stay away for me.

Over/Under: 43

1 Star play on the under: The Panthers have had a few overs here recently despite having a lackluster offense. However, I don't see them scoring many points in this one and the Bucs will have their own issues to work through with Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Leonard Fournette out. Look for a low-scoring affair in Uptown Charlotte today.

My picks for the season:

ATS: 8-6 (57%)

Over/Unders: 8-5-1 (57%)

Total: 16-11-1 (57%)

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