Cincinnati Bengals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Matchup

Read our Buccaneers vs Bengals pick and preview for this NFL pre-season week 1 game in Cincinnati. Check out who we like to win and cover the spread in this pre-season NFL matchup.

The Buccaneers' pre-season games averaged 36.3 combined points last year, with a 2-1 record. They were also 2-1 vs. the spread.
Cincinnati went 0-2-1 straight-up and 1-1-1 ATS, averaging 40.3 combined points per game.
Cincinnati's over/under record was 2-1 in the pre-season, while Tampa Bay's was also 2-1.
On average, the Bengals scored 17 points per game in the pre-season, and the Buccaneers averaged 18.7 points.
Cincinnati's defense allowed 23.3 points per game in the pre-season, and Tampa Bay allowed 17.7 points per game.

The Buccaneers are +176 on the money line as they face the Bengals in their first pre-season game of the season. The game is being played at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, with the Bengals favored at -4.5 and -219 on the money line. The over/under line is set at 38 points for this non-televised matchup. The game kicks off at 7:00 ET on Saturday, August 10th.

Buccaneers vs. Bengals Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NFL
Teams: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Cincinnati Bengals
Where: Cincinnati at Paycor Stadium
Date: Saturday, August 10th
Betting Odds CIN -4.5, TB +176 | CIN -219 O/U 38

Buccaneers Preview:

The Buccaneers went 2-1 last pre-season, winning their only road game and going 1-1 at home. They started with a 27-17 loss to the Steelers in week one but finished with back-to-back wins, beating the Jets 13-6 and closing out the pre-season with a 26-20 win over the Ravens. Tampa Bay was 1-0 as the favorite and 1-1 as the underdog.

Buccaneers Offense Breakdown

Ranking 14th in the league, the Buccaneers averaged 18.7 points per game last pre-season. They were 11th in yards per game, averaging 346, and 13th in yards per play. Tampa Bay focused on the running game, ranking 7th in rushing attempts, but they were only 19th in rushing yards. In terms of passing, they were 5th in the league with 247.3 yards per game.

Buccaneers Team Defense

Last pre-season, the Buccaneers' defense allowed 323 yards per game, which was the 11th best figure in the NFL. They finished 9th in points allowed, giving up 17.7 points per game. Tampa Bay allowed 111.3 rushing yards per game (15th) and 211.7 passing yards per game (18th).

Bengals Preview:

Bengals Offense Breakdown

The Bengals' running game struggled last pre-season, as they were 30th in rushing yards and 24th in rushing attempts. Despite being 3rd in passing attempts per game with 40.3, they were only 13th in passing yards (217.3). In terms of scoring, they averaged 17 points per game, ranking them 16th in the league. Overall, they were 18th in yards per play and 22nd in yards per game.

Bengals Offense Breakdown

Finishing 16th in scoring, the Bengals averaged 17 points per game last pre-season. Their passing game was 13th in the league, averaging 217.3 yards per game, but they struggled to get the running game going, ranking 30th in rushing yards. In terms of attempts, they were 3rd in the NFL with 40.3 passes per game, while their rushing attempts were 24th. Overall, they were 18th in yards per play and 22nd in yards per game.

Bengals Team Defense

Last pre-season, the Bengals' defense gave up 400.7 yards per game, including 149.7 rushing yards and 251 passing yards per game. They finished 19th in points allowed, giving up 23.3 points per game, and 22nd in yards allowed. Their passing defense was particularly weak, ranking 30th in the league.

Buccaneers vs Bengals Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past five road matchups, Tampa Bay has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 23 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
When looking at their past three home matchups, Cincinnati has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 20 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
Tampa Bay has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 ATS in their last five games.
Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Bengals have a strong record of 3-2. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 2-2-1.