Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeat Carolina Panthers 43-13: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · NFL · Tampa Bay Buccaneers 43, Carolina Panthers 13
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Carolina Panthers 43-13 on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Bank of America Stadium. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers covered the spread as 3-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 44.5, with 56 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers final score and game recap
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers led 7-0 after the first quarter. They won the second quarter 26-6 to lead 33-6 at halftime. They outscored the Carolina Panthers 10-7 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Bucky Irving (Tampa Bay Buccaneers): 24 carries for 106 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- Kenny Gainwell (Tampa Bay Buccaneers): 14 carries for 88 yards.
- Bryce Young (Carolina Panthers): 14/27 passing for 163 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions.
- Darren Waller (Carolina Panthers): 1 catch for 50 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers covered the spread as 3-point underdogs and won outright, by 30 points.
The spread opened and closed at Carolina Panthers -3.
Did Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers go over or under the total?
The game went over: 56 points combined against a closing total of 44.5, over by 11.5. 39 of the 56 points came in the first half.
The total opened and closed at 44.5.
How did AiQ's Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
- Moneyline: the Carolina Panthers to win at -166, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers game prop results: first half, team totals and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half moneyline: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the first half, paying +114.
- Carolina Panthers team total 23.5: the under, paying +100, with 13 scored.
- First-half spread: Tampa Bay Buccaneers +1.5 covered, paying -112.
- First-quarter total 7.5: the under, paying -125, with 7 points scored.
- First-half total 21.5: the over, paying -110, with 39 points scored.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers team total 20.5: the over, paying -118, with 43 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the first quarter, paying +110.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at +134 and the Carolina Panthers at -160. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Carolina Panthers a 59% favorite. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won as the underdog at +134: $134 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Carolina Panthers, the best price before the game was -150 at BetRivers: priced below fair (−0.7% value).
Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2-5 in the 2026 regular season (0-4 at home, 2-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 3 times.
This result left the Carolina Panthers 3-3 in the 2026 regular season (1-2 at home, 2-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 6 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 2 times, with 1 push.
What's next for Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers?
Next for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: the Atlanta Falcons at home on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Next for the Carolina Panthers: at the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, October 29, 2026.