Buccaneers vs Bengals Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 Sep 2026

NFL Betting Preview: Buccaneers vs Bengals

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers go up against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 13:00 on Sunday, September 13.

50.5 points looks too big a number on the total line and we are happy to play the -108 about Under when the Bengals and the Buccaneers square off.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers finished the 2025 regular season with an 8-9 record after claiming a 16-14 home victory against Carolina Panthers in their Week 18 finale. The Bucs totaled 338 yards, with 198 through the air and 140 on the ground. They managed 21 first downs and scored one passing touchdown.

Cincinnati Bengals finished the 2025 regular season with a 6-11 record after suffering a 20-18 home defeat against Cleveland Browns in Week 18. The Bengals finished with 364 total yards, breaking down to 222 passing and 142 rushing yards. The offense produced 24 first downs to go with 3 trips to the end zone.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Bengals won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 34-23 triumph when facing the Bucs at Raymond James Stadium.

Quarterbacks

Baker Mayfield

232.5 Passing Yards

Over -114

Under -114

Joe Burrow

269.5 Passing Yards

Over -114

Under -114

Buccaneers vs Bengals Prediction & Picks

Join us as we dissect the top Buccaneers vs Bengals betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

Let’s shoot for a total bet for this NFL showdown, with Under 50.5 points available at -108. This value pick looks to have lots of juice in the price.

Our NFL picks are always well-researched, starting with a combination of the latest team news and current form. Once we’ve got a solid read on the matchup, we layer in the key data to back it up.

Key Buccaneers vs Bengals stats:

• The 50.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Bucs games on the road.
• The 50.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Bucs games.
• The 50.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Bucs games.
• The 50.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Bengals games at home.

Under 50.5 Probability

When looking at the latest odds, our pick has a 51.8% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Baker Mayfield Under 232.5 Passing Yards -114

Baker Mayfield (Bucs) is priced at -114 to have less than 232.5 passing yards. There’s a strong case for choosing him to fall short of the required line in the QB Passing Yards market.

Latest Baker Mayfield Player Prop Odds

Touchdown

Anytime

+550

First

+3000

Passing Yards

Over 232.5

-114

Under 232.5

-114

Rushing Yards

Over 15.5

-114

Under 15.5

-114

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Chris Godwin Under 46.5 Receiving Yards -114

The odds for Chris Godwin (Bucs) to have less than 46.5 receiving yards are -114. He could struggle to reach the Player Receiving Yards line, making this prop bet highly appealing.

Latest Chris Godwin Player Prop Odds

Touchdown

Anytime

+220

First

+1600

Receiving Yards

Over 47.5

-114

Under 47.5

-114

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Correct Score Prediction

Buccaneers 17 - 28 Bengals

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Buccaneers vs Bengals Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Cincinnati Bengals have the shortest price to win this game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 68% probability due to their -208 Moneyline betting odds. Tampa Bay Buccaneers are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +176.

There is a spread of 3.5 and total points has a line of 50.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. Those who wager Under 50.5 can get -110.

Bettors have no shortage of options with the extensive range of game lines and team props available for every matchup. Head to the best NFL sportsbooks and uncover the wagers that offer the best value.

Moneyline

Buccaneers

+176

Bengals

-208

Point Spread

Buccaneers +3.5

-104

Bengals -3.5

-118

Total Points

Under 50.5

-110

Over 50.5

-110

There is -125 available that Chase Brown scores a TD at any stage. He is available at +550 to record the first touchdown which makes him favorite.

Touchdown

Chase Brown (Bengals)

First TD

+550

Anytime TD

-125

Ja'Marr Chase (Bengals)

First TD

+600

Anytime TD

-125

Bucky Irving (Buccaneers)

First TD

+700

Anytime TD

+115

Tee Higgins (Bengals)

First TD

+800

Anytime TD

+120

Emeka Egbuka (Buccaneers)

First TD

+1100

Anytime TD

+175

Kenny Gainwell (Buccaneers)

First TD

+1300

Anytime TD

+185

Chris Godwin (Buccaneers)

First TD

+1600

Anytime TD

+220

Jalen McMillan (Buccaneers)

First TD

+1600

Anytime TD

+240

Samaje Perine (Bengals)

First TD

+1800

Anytime TD

+330

Andrei Iosivas (Bengals)

First TD

+1900

Anytime TD

+370

Mike Gesicki (Bengals)

First TD

+1900

Anytime TD

+340

Cade Otton (Buccaneers)

First TD

+2000

Anytime TD

+290

Colbie Young (Bengals)

First TD

+3000

Anytime TD

+700

Sean Tucker (Buccaneers)

First TD

+3000

Anytime TD

+470

Dohnte Meyers (Bengals)

First TD

+3000

Anytime TD

+700

Erick All (Bengals)

First TD

+3000

Anytime TD

+650

Ted Hurst III (Buccaneers)

First TD

+3000

Anytime TD

+480

Baker Mayfield (Buccaneers)

First TD

+3000

Anytime TD

+550

Joe Burrow (Bengals)

First TD

+3300

Anytime TD

+700

Tez Johnson (Buccaneers)

First TD

+3500

Anytime TD

+550

Drew Sample (Bengals)

First TD

+4000

Anytime TD

+1000

Jack Endries (Bengals)

First TD

+4000

Anytime TD

+1000

Tanner Hudson (Bengals)

First TD

+4000

Anytime TD

+1000

Payne Durham (Buccaneers)

First TD

+8000

Anytime TD

+1600

Kameron Johnson (Buccaneers)

First TD

+8000

Anytime TD

+1400

Tahj Brooks (Bengals)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+2200

Ke'Shawn Williams (Bengals)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+3000

Ko Kieft (Buccaneers)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+2200

Bauer Sharp (Buccaneers)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+2200

Josh Williams (Buccaneers)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+2000

Receiving Yards

Ja'Marr Chase (Bengals)

Over 85.5

-114

Under 85.5

-114

Tee Higgins (Bengals)

Over 61.5

-114

Under 61.5

-114

Emeka Egbuka (Buccaneers)

Over 58.5

-114

Under 58.5

-114

Chris Godwin (Buccaneers)

Over 47.5

-114

Under 47.5

-114

Jalen McMillan (Buccaneers)

Over 34.5

-114

Under 34.5

-114

Cade Otton (Buccaneers)

Over 31.5

-114

Under 31.5

-114

Chase Brown (Bengals)

Over 23.5

-114

Under 23.5

-114

Mike Gesicki (Bengals)

Over 21.5

-114

Under 21.5

-114

Kenny Gainwell (Buccaneers)

Over 20.5

-114

Under 20.5

-114

Bucky Irving (Buccaneers)

Over 13.5

-114

Under 13.5

-114

Andrei Iosivas (Bengals)

Over 13.5

-114

Under 13.5

-114

Erick All (Bengals)

Over 11.5

-114

Under 11.5

-114

Samaje Perine (Bengals)

Over 7.5

-114

Under 7.5

-114

Rushing Yards

Bucky Irving (Buccaneers)

Over 57.5

-114

Under 57.5

-114

Chase Brown (Bengals)

Over 56.5

-114

Under 56.5

-114

Kenny Gainwell (Buccaneers)

Over 22.5

-114

Under 22.5

-114

Samaje Perine (Bengals)

Over 18.5

-114

Under 18.5

-114

Baker Mayfield (Buccaneers)

Over 15.5

-114

Under 15.5

-114

Joe Burrow (Bengals)

Over 8.5

-114

Under 8.5

-114

Passing Yards

Joe Burrow (Bengals)

Over 269.5

-114

Under 269.5

-114

Baker Mayfield (Buccaneers)

Over 232.5

-114

Under 232.5

-114

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Bengals Have Dropped Six of Their Last Ten Home Games

The Bengals are 4-6 in their last 10 home games, scoring 27.30 points per contest and conceding 28.90.

The Buccaneers have dropped four consecutive away games. Tampa Bay has gone 4-6 across their last 10 games on the road, putting up 21.30 points per contest and giving up 24.80.

The Bucs beat the Bengals 17-14 in their most recent meeting at Paycor Stadium.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O50.5	U50.5
Bengals Home Stats		4-6	56.20	27.30	28.90	7	3
Buccaneers Away Stats		4-6	46.10	21.30	24.80	2	8

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O50.5 = Games Over 50.5 Points
• U50.5 = Games Under 50.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stats

Cincinnati Bengals Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 44.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 46.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 50.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 50.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 20.60 pts and allowed 23.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 21.30 pts and allowed 24.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 55.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 56.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 50.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 50.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 27.80 pts and allowed 27.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 27.30 pts and allowed 28.90 pts in the last 10 home games

Game Stats

Last 10 Games

• Total Yards: Gained 307.50 Yds. Allowed 343.70 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 125.00 Yds. Allowed 99.10 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 182.50 Yds. Allowed 244.60 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 2.20 TD. Allowed 2.90 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.80 TD. Allowed 0.90 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 1.40 TD. Allowed 1.90 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 19.50. Allowed 18.20
• Total Turnovers: Committed 1.20. Committed by opponents 1.50
• Total Penalties: Committed 4.90. Committed by opponents 7.70
• Penalty Yards: Lost 36.50 Yds. Gained 55.90 Yds

Game Stats

Last 10 Games

• Total Yards: Gained 371.50 Yds. Allowed 371.50 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 110.90 Yds. Allowed 154.00 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 260.60 Yds. Allowed 217.50 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 3.40 TD. Allowed 3.30 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 1.00 TD. Allowed 1.00 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 2.20 TD. Allowed 1.60 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 22.80. Allowed 19.30
• Total Turnovers: Committed 1.30. Committed by opponents 1.20
• Total Penalties: Committed 5.00. Committed by opponents 5.20
• Penalty Yards: Lost 37.90 Yds. Gained 43.80 Yds

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Total Yards: Gained 315.60 Yds. Allowed 337.80 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 113.60 Yds. Allowed 93.10 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 202.00 Yds. Allowed 244.70 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 2.50 TD. Allowed 2.80 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.90 TD. Allowed 0.90 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 1.60 TD. Allowed 1.80 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 19.60. Allowed 17.90
• Total Turnovers: Committed 1.30. Committed by opponents 1.10
• Total Penalties: Committed 4.90. Committed by opponents 6.60
• Penalty Yards: Lost 39.00 Yds. Gained 46.00 Yds

Last 10 Home Games

• Total Yards: Gained 393.20 Yds. Allowed 373.40 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 109.90 Yds. Allowed 154.40 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 283.30 Yds. Allowed 219.00 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 3.40 TD. Allowed 3.40 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.90 TD. Allowed 0.40 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 2.30 TD. Allowed 2.50 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 24.70. Allowed 19.60
• Total Turnovers: Committed 1.50. Committed by opponents 0.90
• Total Penalties: Committed 4.60. Committed by opponents 5.50
• Penalty Yards: Lost 34.60 Yds. Gained 42.60 Yds

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