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NFLSun 13 Sept, 13:00 United States time

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Cincinnati Bengals prediction

Paycor Stadium

Tampa Bay BuccaneersAway
22.9 : 26.6
projected points
Cincinnati BengalsHome
37%Buccaneers
63%Bengals
Eagle safe pickBengals to win
-198

Quick answer

Our prediction for Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Cincinnati Bengals is Cincinnati Bengals to win, with a 63% chance. We project Tampa Bay Buccaneers 22.9 and Cincinnati Bengals 26.6. Our best bet is Bengals to win at -198.

Prediction
Cincinnati Bengals to win
Chance
63%
Projected score
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23, Cincinnati Bengals 27
Projected total
49.5 points
Best bet
Bengals to win at -198

Note: This is our view from the numbers, not a sure thing. One injury, one turnover or one late score can change any game.

The eagle's three picks

Eagle safe pick

Bengals to win
63% chancePrice -1981 unit

Eagle bold pick

Buccaneers to win
37% chancePrice +1641 unit

Note: Safe is the bet most likely to win. Value is where the price pays more than it should. Bold pays more but loses more often. A unit is your normal stake.

Why we think this

  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Cincinnati Bengals 63% and Tampa Bay Buccaneers 37%. The bookmakers agree and make Cincinnati Bengals the favourite at -198.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Cincinnati Bengals won 4 of their last 5 and Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 3 of their last 5. Cincinnati Bengals come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Cincinnati Bengals won 5 of their last 11 games at home. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 4 of their last 10 on the road.

  4. 4
    Scoring

    Cincinnati Bengals score 24.7 points a game and let in 26.9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers score 20.9 and let in 23.2. Their recent games average 51.7 and 44.1 points in total, and the market line is 50.5.

  5. 5
    The safest bet

    Bengals to win has a 63% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Note: Every reason here comes from real results and real prices. We do not guess and we do not copy tipsters.

Match preview

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Cincinnati Bengals: Cincinnati Bengals are favourites

The big picture

Cincinnati Bengals host Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL on Sun 13 Sept, 13:00 at Paycor Stadium. Our prediction for Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Cincinnati Bengals is Cincinnati Bengals to win, with a 63% chance. We project Tampa Bay Buccaneers 22.9 and Cincinnati Bengals 26.6. Our best bet is Bengals to win at -198.

Cincinnati Bengals form

Cincinnati Bengals have 8 wins and 11 losses in their last 19 games, with 470 points scored and 512 conceded. At home they have 5 wins and 6 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read W, W, W, L, W, newest first.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers form

Tampa Bay Buccaneers have 9 wins and 10 losses in their last 19 games, with 397 points scored and 441 conceded. Away from home they have 4 wins and 6 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read L, W, W, W, L, newest first.

Our call

We expect Tampa Bay Buccaneers to score about 22.9 points and Cincinnati Bengals about 26.6. That points to Cincinnati Bengals to win. Our safest bet is Bengals to win at -198. Our bold bet is Buccaneers to win at +164.

Note: This preview is written from our data and updates as new results and prices come in.

Team records

Last 19 games in all competitions.

BengalsBuccaneers
Games played1919
Wins89
Losses1110
Points scored470397
Points conceded512441
Scored per game24.720.9
Conceded per game26.923.2
Home record5W 6L5W 4L
Away record3W 5L4W 6L

Note: W is a win and L a loss. A team with more games at home or away can look better or worse than it is.

Price check against Draft Kings

BetOur chanceFairPriceValue
Bengals to win63%-169-198-5.4%
Buccaneers to win37%+169+164-2.0%
Bengals -3.550%-102-112-4.5%
Buccaneers +3.550%+102-108-4.5%
Over 50.5 points47%+113-108-9.6%
Under 50.5 points53%-113-112+0.4%

Note: Green value means the price pays more than our fair price. We only call it a value pick from 3% up, because small gaps can be noise.

Spread and total at every line

Bengals spreadCoversFair
Bengals -10.531%+227
Bengals -6.542%+140
Bengals -3.550%-102
Bengals -0.559%-145
Bengals +3.570%-235
Total pointsOverUnder
42.571%29%
46.559%41%
49.550%50%
52.541%59%
56.530%70%

Note: A spread gives one team a head start. Bengals +3.5 wins if Bengals win or lose by 3 or fewer. If the result lands exactly on the line, your stake comes back.

Questions people ask

Who will win Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Our prediction for Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Cincinnati Bengals is Cincinnati Bengals to win, with a 63% chance. We project Tampa Bay Buccaneers 22.9 and Cincinnati Bengals 26.6. Our best bet is Bengals to win at -198.

What is the projected score for Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Cincinnati Bengals?

We project Tampa Bay Buccaneers 22.9 and Cincinnati Bengals 26.6, about 49.5 points in total.

How are Cincinnati Bengals playing?

Cincinnati Bengals have 8 wins and 11 losses in their last 19 games, with 470 points scored and 512 conceded. At home they have 5 wins and 6 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read W, W, W, L, W, newest first.

How are Tampa Bay Buccaneers playing?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers have 9 wins and 10 losses in their last 19 games, with 397 points scored and 441 conceded. Away from home they have 4 wins and 6 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read L, W, W, W, L, newest first.

What is the best bet for Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Bengals to win at -198, with a 63% chance.

Note: Answers change as prices move. We check every game again every 30 minutes.