The first of two NFL games on Saturday is an NFC South matchup between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 4:30 p.m. ET. The Panthers enter this game 8-8, while the Buccaneers are 7-9, and both are vying for the NFC South division title and a playoff spot.
On DraftKings Sportsbook, Tampa Bay is a -2.5-point favorite with the Panthers being a +120 underdog. Here are my favorite prop bets for today’s Panthers vs. Buccaneers matchup.
Baker Mayfield Over 223.5 Passing Yards (-113)
Baker Mayfield is battling knee and shoulder injuries, but is expected to play against the Panthers. Mayfield and the Bucs had an excellent start to the season, winning five of their first six games. But they have gone 2-8 in their previous 10 games. Mayfield’s consistency dropped out during this stretch, but he has started to heat up recently. Mayfield has totaled more than 223.5 passing yards in two of the last three games.
Mayfield has finished with at least 224 passing yards in eight of 16 games this season and has hit this mark in five of seven games at home. Last week against the Miami Dolphins, Mayfield threw for 346 passing yards and should have a high passing volume with the season on the line in this game. Mayfield is -113 to have more than 223.5 passing yards in today’s game against Carolina.
Bucky Irving Over 58.5 Rushing Yards (-114)
Bucky Irving has appeared in nine of 16 games this season and has his ups and downs. Last week, Irving only had nine carries with 19 rushing yards, but before that, he finished with more than 58.5 rushing yards in seven consecutive games. Two weeks ago against the Panthers, Iriving totaled 19 carries for 71 rushing yards.
Irving has recorded at least 59 rushing yards in all three career matchups against the Panthers. On DraftKings Sportsbook, you can get Irving to hit this mark again at -114. Irving has been consistent as he hasn’t had back-to-back games with fewer than 59 rushing yards since November 4, 2024.
