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NFL Prop Bets: Cincinnati Bengals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Week 1

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-0) face the Cincinnati Bengals (0-0) at Paycor Stadium for Week 1. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Bengals are favored to win at -195, currently marked as 3.5-point favorites, while the Buccaneers are at +160.

The total points line is set at 50.5, with OVER at -115 and UNDER at -106, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 27-24 Cincinnati.

  • The Buccaneers (-110) had a 5-12-0 ATS record last season, while the Bengals (-110) held a record of 8-9-0.
  • The Buccaneers had an 8-9-0 O/U record last season (meaning eight games went over the total points line and nine went under). The Bengals had an 8-8-1 O/U record last season.

Points on the board

  • The Buccaneers scored 22.4 points per game last season (18th in the league). Comparatively, the Bengals averaged 24.4 (12th).

Moving the chains

  • With an average of 320.4, the Buccaneers ranked 21st in the league for total yards per game last season. Comparatively, the Bengals ranked 17th with 329.2 yards per game.
  • In terms of yards allowed, the Buccaneers gave up 337.2 per game last season (19th in the league), outperforming the Bengals, who have allowed an average of 380.9 (31st).

Ascendency in the air

  • The Buccaneers recorded 205.9 passing yards per game last season (20th in the league). However, coming up against a Bengals defense that gave up 233.8 passing yards per game (26th) in 2025 could mean the former are set to improve last season's numbers.
  • Meanwhile, the Bengals averaged 235.6 passing yards per game last season (6th in the league), while the Buccaneers' defense gave up 238.2 passing yards per game (27th) during the 2025 season.

Advantage on the ground

  • Looking at the ground game, the Buccaneers averaged 114.5 rushing yards per game last season (21st in the league). Conversely, the Bengals gave up 147.1 rushing yards per game (32nd).
  • On the other hand, the Bengals averaged 93.6 rushing yards per game last season (29th in the league), while the Buccaneers gave up 99.1 rushing yards per game (5th).

Protecting the ball

  • Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Buccaneers recorded 23 total takeaways last season (T7th in the league), while the Bengals recorded 21 (T10th).
  • On offense, the Buccaneers recorded 16 total giveaways last season (T9th in the league), bettering the Bengals' number of 24 (T27th).

First to Score

  • The Buccaneers scored first in nine of their 17 games last season.
  • The Bengals scored first in 10 of their 17 games last season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

  • The Buccaneers recorded the first touchdown in 10 of their 17 games last season.
  • The Bengals recorded the first touchdown in eight of their 17 games last season.

First Scoring Play

    Play Frequency Odds
    Tampa Bay Touchdown6 / 17
    Tampa Bay Field Goal3 / 17
    Tampa Bay Safety0 / 17
    Cincinnati Touchdown6 / 17
    Cincinnati Field Goal4 / 17
    Cincinnati Safety0 / 17

Which team will get a quick start?

  • The Buccaneers were the first to score 10 points in 11 of their 17 games last season.
  • The Bengals were the first to score 10 points in eight of their 17 games last season.

First Quarter Moneyline

  • The Buccaneers had a 5-6-6 first quarter W/L/T record last season, while the Bengals held a record of 6-7-4.

Last Time They Met

The Bengals recorded a 34-23 victory over the Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium when these teams last met in Week 15, 2022. The Bengals have now won three straight against the Buccaneers.