The Buccaneers will play the Panthers on Sunday, December 21st, 2025. The matchup takes place at Bank of America Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 16 matchup at 1:02 pm EST. Check local listings for coverage on FOX.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
It's now Week 16, as the 2025-26 NFL regular season is coming to a close. This week's action includes a matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers. They'll play on Sunday, December 21st, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in a game that may affect this season's playoff picture. We've highlighted each team's key performance stats below. Take note of the following as you handicap this matchup.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Now Week 16 of the 2025-26 NFL regular season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a 88.33 power ranking based on our formula. Their opponent, the Carolina Panthers, currently possess a 88.33 power ranking.
- Away Tampa Bay Buccaneers - With the season coming to a close, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a 4-3-0 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Carolina Panthers - The Carolina Panthers come to this Week 16 game with a 4-2-0 record as a home team. They rank 4th in the league for home team wins as the 2025-26 regular season wraps up.
- Points Scored - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers currently rank 15th (327) headed into Week 16, with the Carolina Panthers ranked 27th (264) for points scored to date.
- Points Against - As the regular season winds down, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rank 9th (354) for points score against them. Note that the Carolina Panthers now rank 16th (317) for points scored against.
- Team Records - The final games of the season will determine who heads to the playoffs. Heading into Week 16, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a 7-7-0 record, with the Carolina Panthers at 7-7-0 for the 2025-26 NFL regular season.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, ye scurvy dogs! The Buccaneers be takin' on the Panthers this Sunday!
The NFL regular season be nearin' its end, and this game be crucial!
Tampa Bay and Carolina be tied with a 7-7-0 record - a battle fer playoffs!
This Week 16 clash be happenin' at Bank of America Stadium - a fierce showdown!
According to SportsBetting3.com NFL Power Rankings, the teams be evenly matched!
If ye be feelin' lucky, place a bet at BetRivers or BetMGM, ye landlubbers! Be sure to look at this matchup's prop bets below. We've compared odds from our partner sportsbooks. Arrr!
Best Buccaneers at Panthers Odds
| Underdog Carolina Panthers | Favorite Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Carolina Panthers | Favorite Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are -3 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Carolina Panthers are +3 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 45.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 45.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the -155 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Carolina Panthers are the +130 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NFL Odds Example
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Buccaneers
Panthers
12/21/25 1:02pm EST | -3 -105+3 -115 |
Underdog Carolina Panthers - Carolina Panthers bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +3 Carolina Panthers underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 3. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Tampa Bay Buccaneers bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 3. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers Prop Bets
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Buccaneers
Panthers
First Team To Score
12/21/25 1:02pm EST | -125-102Bet |
Buccaneers
Panthers
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
12/21/25 1:02pm EST | -135+100+10000Bet |
Buccaneers
Panthers
Game to Overtime
12/21/25 1:02pm EST | Yes +700No -2000Bet |
Buccaneers
Panthers
Safety to be Scored
12/21/25 1:02pm EST | Yes +1000No -3000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Baker Mayfield
Interceptions Thrown
TB at CAR 12/21/25 1:02pm EST | 0.5 o +1000.5 u -130Bet |
Bryce Young
Interceptions Thrown
TB at CAR 12/21/25 1:02pm EST | 0.5 o -1100.5 u -120Bet |
Baker Mayfield
Longest Passing Completion
TB at CAR 12/21/25 1:02pm EST | 36.5 o -11836.5 u -110Bet |
Bryce Young
Longest Passing Completion
TB at CAR 12/21/25 1:02pm EST | 32.5 o -11532.5 u -115Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Chase McLaughlin
Total Kicking Points
TB at CAR 12/21/25 1:02pm EST | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -120Bet |
Ryan Fitzgerald
Total Kicking Points
TB at CAR 12/21/25 1:02pm EST | 6.5 o -1206.5 u -110Bet |
Baker Mayfield
Total Pass Completions
TB at CAR 12/21/25 1:02pm EST | 20.5 o -12020.5 u -110Bet |
Bryce Young
Total Pass Completions
TB at CAR 12/21/25 1:02pm EST | 19.5 o -13019.5 u -105Bet |
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Baker Mayfield
Total Passing Yards
TB at CAR 12/21/25 1:02pm EST | 237.5 o -115237.5 u -115Bet |
Bryce Young
Total Passing Yards
TB at CAR 12/21/25 1:02pm EST | 207.5 o -115207.5 u -115Bet |
Baker Mayfield
Total Touchdown Passes
TB at CAR 12/21/25 1:02pm EST | 1.5 o -1351.5 u +100Bet |
Bryce Young
Total Touchdown Passes
TB at CAR 12/21/25 1:02pm EST | 1.5 o +1251.5 u -165Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Week 16 | Buccaneers vs Panthers Sunday, December 21st, 2025 | CAR 23, TB 20 Bank of America Stadium | Panthers by 3 |
| 2024 Week 17 | Panthers vs Buccaneers Sunday, December 29th, 2024 | TB 48, CAR 14 Raymond James Stadium | Buccaneers by 34 |
| 2024 Week 13 | Buccaneers vs Panthers Sunday, December 1st, 2024 | TB 26, CAR 23 (OT) Bank of America Stadium | Buccaneers by 3 |
| 2023 Week 18 | Buccaneers vs Panthers Sunday, January 7th, 2024 | TB 9, CAR 0 Bank of America Stadium | Buccaneers by 9 |
| 2023 Week 13 | Panthers vs Buccaneers Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 | TB 21, CAR 18 Raymond James Stadium | Buccaneers by 3 |
| 2022 Week 17 | Panthers vs Buccaneers Sunday, January 1st, 2023 | TB 30, CAR 24 Raymond James Stadium | Buccaneers by 6 |
| 2022 Week 7 | Buccaneers vs Panthers Sunday, October 23rd, 2022 | CAR 21, TB 3 Bank of America Stadium | Panthers by 18 |
| 2021 Week 18 | Panthers vs Buccaneers Sunday, January 9th, 2022 | TB 41, CAR 17 Raymond James Stadium | Buccaneers by 24 |
| 2021 Week 16 | Buccaneers vs Panthers Sunday, December 26th, 2021 | TB 32, CAR 6 Bank of America Stadium | Buccaneers by 26 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0.533 | 287 | 337 | 5-2-0 | 3-5-0 | 3-2-0 | 0.600 | 6-4-0 | 0.600 | 1W | 3-2-0 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0.467 | 347 | 377 | 3-4-0 | 4-4-0 | 2-3-0 | 0.400 | 5-6-0 | 0.455 | 3L | 1-4-0 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers & Carolina Panthers Futures Odds
Here are each team's Super Bowl, conference, and division futures odds. Review odds for other matchups and learn the best NFL bets.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Futures Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Buccaneers | +5000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Panthers | +30000 Bet |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers & Carolina Panthers Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
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How to Bet on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers NFL Game
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