NFL Betting – Newton Looks For Another First With Visit To Tampa Bay

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have followed up a strong start to their NFL season with five straight losses to fall to 4-7, a major letdown considering the team’s playoff expectations for this season. The Buccaneeers will host a Carolina Panthers’ team that is now just one game back of them in the NFC South with the chance to move in to a tie, and while Tampa Bay’s season has largely been a disappointment, a win this week could make the Panthers’ season a success in the eyes of their sports betting fans.

Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-3.5)

Sunday, 1:00 PM ET

Few knew what to expect when Carolina rookie quarterback Cam Newton was named the team’s starter, but since game one of his NFL career the Heisman trophy winner has delivered some incredible performances. Newton has thrown for 3,093 passing yards and 12 touchdowns, while rushing for 464 more yards and a rookie rushing record 10 touchdowns this season. The one accomplishment that Newton does not have on his resume this season is a win against a division opponent, so he should be fired up for the first of two chances against the Buccaneers. Injuries have completely ripped apart the Tampa Bay defense, and they have allowed at least 35 points in two of their last three games, so the pay head bookies have to be thinking that Newton has a strong chance to clinch another first this weekend.

NFL Betting Pick: Carolina Panthers + 3.5