The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-9) are favored by 2.5 points as they attempt to break their four-game losing streak in a matchup with the Carolina Panthers (8-8) on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Raymond James Stadium.

Buccaneers vs. Panthers game infoGame day: Saturday, January 3, 2026Game time: 4:30 p.m. ETTV channel: ABC/ESPNLocation: Tampa, FloridaStadium: Raymond James StadiumLive stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Buccaneers vs. Panthers odds & betting linesSpread favorite: Tampa Bay (-2.5)Moneyline: Tampa Bay (-146), Carolina (+123)Total: 43.5 points

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Buccaneers vs. Panthers recent matchupsTampa Bay holds the edge versus Carolina over the past five matchups between the two squads, collecting a 4-1 record.The Panthers have a 3-2 record against the spread in those games against the Buccaneers, with the two squads outscoring the point total on three occasions.Tampa Bay outscored Carolina 124-78 in those five head-to-head matchups.Buccaneers vs. Panthers betting insightsTampa Bay has a 5-11-0 record against the spread so far this season. In the 10 games this season the Buccaneers have been moneyline favorites, they have recorded a 5-5 record. Carolina has a 9-7-0 record against the spread this season. The Panthers have been an underdog on the moneyline 14 times this year, going 8-6 in those games.Buccaneers scoring insightsThe Buccaneers are averaging more points at home (25.0) than on the road (21.0).Defensively, Tampa Bay concedes more points at home (25.0 per game) than away (24.7), but barely.The Buccaneers have scored 22.8 points per game in the division, which is a little better than their average in non-division games of 22.7.Tampa Bay is giving up 19.8 points per game in divisional contests, which is better than its 27.1 average outside the division.With an average of 21.7 points per game on offense and 24.0 points surrendered on defense over the last three games, the Buccaneers rank 23rd and 19th, respectively, during that stretch.Panthers scoring insightsAt home, the Panthers are averaging more points (20.9) than away (16.3).Defensively, Carolina is giving up 22.9 points per game at home, slightly worse than its 22.6 average away from home.On offense, the Panthers average more points in division games (21.4) than non-division games (17.3).Carolina averages fewer points allowed in division games (16.8) than outside the division (25.5).In their past three games, the Panthers are putting up 16.7 points per game (fifth-worst in league) and allowing 22.3 per game (16th).Buccaneers injury reportBuccaneers:
Devin Culp: Full Participation in Practice (Knee),
Baker Mayfield: Full Participation in Practice (Shoulder),
Calijah Kancey: Limited Participation in Practice (Pectoral),
Tristan Wirfs: Limited Participation in Practice (Toe),
Anthony Nelson: Did Not Participate In Practice (Knee),
Benjamin Morrison: Limited Participation in Practice (Hamstring),
Jamel Dean: Did Not Participate In Practice (Shoulder)Panthers injury reportPanthers:
Tershawn Wharton: Full Participation in Practice (Hamstring),
Robert Hunt: Full Participation in Practice (Biceps),
Ja’Tavion Sanders: Did Not Participate In Practice (Fibula),
Robert Rochell: Did Not Participate In Practice (Concussion),
Rico Dowdle: Full Participation in Practice (Toe),
Claudin Cherelus: Did Not Participate In Practice (Calf),
Krys Barnes: Full Participation in Practice (Back)

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