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Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers updated prediction featuring Bucky Irving, Rico Dowdle [Week 16, 2025]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get new expert Buccaneers vs Panthers predictions for Sunday's game.
Dimers' latest NFL predictions are live for Carolina Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 16, with our model giving the Buccaneers a 61% of winning.
As Sunday approaches, both teams have updated their injury reports. A few lineup decisions are still up in the air, and those could shape how each side approaches this NFC South clash.
Since our early Panthers-Buccaneers predictions, we’ve updated the win probabilities, score projections, and TD odds for Bucky Irving, Rico Dowdle, and others.
For the full simulation breakdown—including spreads, totals, touchdown probabilities, and the full list of player props—head to our Buccaneers vs. Panthers page.
What's changed? Tampa Bay vs. Carolina updated predictions
Our NFL predictions model has been re-run with the newest available data, creating a clearer picture of how this Bucs vs. Panthers matchup stacks up. Here are the updated forecasts:
- Straight Up Win Probabilities: Buccaneers 61%, Panthers 39%
- Predicted Final Score: Buccaneers 24-21 Panthers
- Spread: Buccaneers (-3) 50%, Panthers (+3) 50%
- Total Points (45.5): Over 50%, Under 50%
As of December 18, 2025, these Buccaneers-Panthers figures reflect changes since our early-week simulation.
Anytime touchdown scorer predictions
New NFL player projections for Week 16 highlight the top candidates to find the end zone in Bucs-Panthers on Sunday:
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Bucky Irving: 39.0% probability
- Mike Evans: 38.1% probability
- Emeka Egbuka: 28.0% probability
Carolina Panthers
- Rico Dowdle: 39.2% probability
- Tetairoa McMillan: 35.3% probability
- Jalen Coker: 30.3% probability
Bucs vs. Panthers latest odds
The best current odds from the top sportsbooks in the US:
- Spread: Buccaneers -3 (-105), Panthers +3 (-110)
- Moneyline: Buccaneers -155, Panthers +134
- Total: Over/Under 45.5 (-110/-110)
Odds are correct at time of publication and are subject to change—track live updates via our NFL odds page.
Bucs vs. Panthers Week 16 details
The NFL Week 16 matchup between the Panthers and Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium is scheduled for December 21, 2025.
- Who: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers
- Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025
- Time: 1:00 PM ET/10:00AM PT
- Venue: Bank of America Stadium
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Conclusion
We predict the Buccaneers, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat the Panthers in Week 16 of the NFL season. Dimers.com will provide full game coverage closer to kickoff, so stay tuned for updates.
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