Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers Prediction: Buccaneers will get things right

Raymond James Stadium will host the round 17 NFL action between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers. Their last game was decided after overtime, with the Buccaneers securing a win. Can the Panthers get things right? I will provide match preview and betting opportunities below. 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers played the Dallas Cowboys the previous time out and suffered a defeat. In a game that ended 26-24, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers started very slow, failing to score in the first half, and despite a 13-14 win in the second quarter, a 0-7 in quarter four was not enough to see this team win as they lost 10-0 in the first quarter. Prior to that defeat, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers secured wins in four consecutive games. This team defeated the New York Giants, Carolina Panthers, Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers in that run. Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won eight matches this season while losing seven. In the Conference standings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers sit 8th, at the top of the NFC South Division.

Carolina Panthers

Carolina Panthers returned to winning ways the previous time out and will hope to get things going the right way again. In that game against the Arizona Cardinals, the Carolina Panthers needed an overtime solid play to secure a win, with the final score ending 36-30. In the first quarter, the Carolina Panthers started well with a 7-0 lead but then lost 13-17 in quarter two. However, despite holding the Arizona Cardinals to a 3-3 draw in the third quarter, they lost 7-10 in the final quarter until a 6-0 overtime win.

Heading into this game, the Carolina Panthers have only won one in their last five matches. In that run, this team suffered defeats against the Kansas City Chiefs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys. This season, the Carolina Panthers have four wins while losing eleven. In the Conference standings, Carolina Panthers sit 14th, while they sit bottom of the NFC South Division. 

Expert Betting Tips

Tampa Bay Buccaneers should win here even though they struggled the previous time out. At the moment, the Carolina Panthers are playing below par, and I am not convinced with their last win against the Arizona Cardinals. While their previous meeting ended with a close contest, Tampa Bay Buccaneers at home should be better, especially with the Carolina Panthers playing poorly. I will back the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win with a margin. Also, while this game has featured many points, a similar outcome is expected here.