The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Carolina Panthers will duke it out tonight for first place in the NFC South. Both squads should bring their A game to this crucial Monday Night Football division battle. Monday Night Football betting odds at Sportsbook.com have the Panthers listed as a -3 home favorite.
Panthers Breakdown: Carolina has been one of the most consistent teams in the league this season, as their 9-3 record would indicate. However, a loss at Tampa Bay back in October has them staring up at the Bucs in the NFC South standings.
Last week Carolina rebounded from a road loss to Atlanta by scoring a last second 35-31 victory in Green Bay. The win at Lambeau was the Panthers fifth in their last six games. John Fox's club is a perfect 6-0 at home this year, allowing visitors a meager 13 points per game.
Buccaneers Breakdown: Tampa Bay, also 9-3, has really hit its stride of late, but few outside of Florida have seemed to notice the Bucs stellar play. Last week they won a close game at home against a dangerous Saints squad; the big division win gave Tampa their sixth win in their last seven games.
The Buccaneers are 3-3 on the road this year with losses against the Saints, Broncos, and Cowboys. Despite their .500 road record, Tampa Bay is averaging almost 23 points per game away from Raymond James Stadium.
Monday Night Football Betting Trend: Over the last five years, home favorites playing on a Monday night and coming off a two game road stand are 13-5 straight up.
Sportsbook.com's Monday Night Football: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers
Buccaneers +3 (+105), Over 39 (-110), +150 (Money line)
Panthers -3 (-125), Under 39 (-110), -170 (Money line)
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