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Carolina (8-8-0) at Tampa Bay (7-9-0)
- When: Jan 3 2026, 4:30 PM
- Where: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
- Where to watch: ABC/ESPN
Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total
Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Moneyline
Carolina Panthers +130
Tampa Bay Buccaneers -150
Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Point Spread
Carolina Panthers 3.0 (-120)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers -3.0 (EVEN)
Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Total
Over 43.5 (-110)
Under 43.5 (-110)
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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Bucky Irving NFL Preview & Props
Bucky Irving enters Week 18 in a role defined by efficiency rather than volume. Tampa Bay’s offense has leaned situational with its backfield usage, often adjusting based on game flow. Against defensive fronts focused on clogging lanes early, Irving’s workload hinges on sustained drives and favorable down-and-distance scenarios rather than raw carry totals.
Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Anytime Touchdown Scorer
Bucky Irving (TB) +155
Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
First Touchdown Scorer
Bucky Irving (TB) +800
Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
First Touchdown Scorer – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Bucky Irving (TB) +450
Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Who will Score 2 or more Touchdowns?
Bucky Irving (TB) +1000
Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
To Score 3 or more Touchdowns
Bucky Irving (TB) +8000
Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Total Rush Attempts – Bucky Irving (TB)
Over 15.5 (-120)
Under 15.5 (-110)
Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Longest Rushing Attempt – Bucky Irving (TB)
Over 13.5 (-115)
Under 13.5 (-115)
Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Total Rushing Yards – Bucky Irving (TB)
Over 58.5 (-115)
Under 58.5 (-115)
Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Total Rushing Yards – Bucky Irving (TB)
Over – 1Q 13.5 (-120)
Under – 1Q 13.5 (-110)
Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Alternate Rushing Yards – Bucky Irving (TB)
To Record 25+ Rushing Yards -1900
To Record 30+ Rushing Yards -900
To Record 40+ Rushing Yards -375
To Record 50+ Rushing Yards -200
To Record 60+ Rushing Yards -105
To Record 70+ Rushing Yards +160
To Record 80+ Rushing Yards +230
To Record 90+ Rushing Yards +375
To Record 100+ Rushing Yards +575
To Record 110+ Rushing Yards +800
To Record 125+ Rushing Yards +1100
Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Who will record the most Rushing Yards in the game?
Bucky Irving (TB) EVEN
Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Total Receptions – Bucky Irving (TB)
Over 2.5 (+110)
Under 2.5 (-145)
Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Alternate Receptions – Bucky Irving (TB)
To Record 2+ Receptions -350
To Record 3+ Receptions -120
To Record 4+ Receptions +200
To Record 5+ Receptions +400
To Record 6+ Receptions +825
Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Longest Reception – Bucky Irving (TB)
Over 10.5 (-120)
Under 10.5 (-110)
Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Who will record the most Receiving Yards in the Game?
Bucky Irving (TB) +3000
Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Total Receiving Yards – Bucky Irving (TB)
Over 16.5 (-115)
Under 16.5 (-115)
Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Alternate Receiving Yards – Bucky Irving (TB)
To Record 10+ Receiving Yards -300
To Record 15+ Receiving Yards -160
To Record 20+ Receiving Yards EVEN
To Record 25+ Receiving Yards +150
To Record 30+ Receiving Yards +225
To Record 40+ Receiving Yards +400
To Record 50+ Receiving Yards +700
To Record 60+ Receiving Yards +1000
To Record 70+ Receiving Yards +1500
Bucky Irving Statistics
| Game | Rushing Att | Total Yards | Average | Longest | Total TDs |
| 9 | 147 | 503 | 3.4 | 32 | 1 |
Bucky Irving Past Results
| Rushing | ||||||||
| Date | Opp | Score | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum |
| Dec 28 | @MIA | L 20-17 |
9 | 19 | 2.1 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 21 | @CAR | L 23-20 |
19 | 71 | 3.7 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 11 | vs ATL | L 29-28 |
16 | 60 | 3.8 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 7 | vs NO | L 24-20 |
15 | 55 | 3.7 | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 30 | vs ARI | W 20-17 |
17 | 61 | 3.6 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 23 | @LAR | L 34-7 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 16 | @BUF | L 44-32 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 9 | vs NE | L 28-23 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 26 | @NO | W 23-3 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 20 | @DET | L 24-9 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 12 | vs SF | W 30-19 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 5 | @SEA | W 38-35 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 28 | vs PHI | L 31-25 |
15 | 63 | 4.2 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 21 | vs NYJ | W 29-27 |
25 | 66 | 2.6 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 15 | @HOU | W 20-19 |
17 | 71 | 4.2 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 7 | @ATL | W 23-20 |
14 | 37 | 2.6 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Receiving | ||||||
| Date | Avg | Rec | Yds | Lng | TD | Fum |
| Dec 28 | 2.8 | 5 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 7 | 13.0 | 2 | 26 | 24 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 30 | 10.0 | 2 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 28 | 20.4 | 5 | 102 | 72 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 21 | 8.3 | 4 | 33 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 15 | 8.3 | 6 | 50 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 7 | 2.0 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
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NFL Player Props Picks & Predictions
Bucky Irving faces a tough matchup as Tampa Bay splits carries and Carolina crowds the box. Game script leans pass heavy, limiting volume. Despite averaging 53 recently, efficiency dips against disciplined fronts that win early downs and force shorter runs.
Bucky Irving Props Pick: Total Rushing Yards –
Under 58.5 (-115)
A $115 Bet on that Props will return $215
- NFL Props source: Bovada Sportsbook