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Buccaneers vs. Bengals prediction, odds: Week 1 NFL picks, best bets Sunday

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Richter, E. (2026, September 13). Buccaneers vs. Bengals prediction, odds: Week 1 NFL picks, best bets Sunday. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/13/betting/buccaneers-vs-bengals-prediction-odds-week-1-nfl-picks-best-bets-sunday/

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Erich Richter predicts that the Cincinnati Bengals will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a high-scoring game this Sunday. The Bengals are favored by 3.5 points as they look to improve upon their poor defensive performance from last season, despite some offseason improvements. Both teams have struggled defensively; the Bengals ranked 30th while the Buccaneers allowed the most yards per play at 6.2. Richter recommends betting on the over with a target of 49.5 total points at -110 odds or 58 points at +230 odds, highlighting Burrow's potential for offensive dominance despite recent defensive challenges.

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In Week 1 of the NFL season, the Cincinnati Bengals faced off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, ending with a score of 33-27 in favor of the Bengals. Erich Richter from the New York Post predicted an offensive showcase and bet on the Over 49.5 total points (-110) due to both teams' struggles defensively and strong quarterbacks, Joe Burrow and Tom Brady’s successor, who were expected to score heavily. The game highlighted the Bengals’ improved defense, which held Tampa Bay to just 282 yards and forced four turnovers despite the Buccaneers scoring 27 points, one of which was a defensive touchdown. This performance suggests that if the Bengals' defense continues to play at this level and Burrow remains healthy, Cincinnati could be a top-five Super Bowl contender for the upcoming season.

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It’s another game where a big offense could be on display this weekend. uncertain

offense → ’ → display

Joe Burrow hopes to come back with a vengeance for Cincinnati as the Bengals 3.5-point favorites in this home matchup against the Buccaneers. asserted

Burrow → hop → Buccaneers

Tampa Bay just paid Baker Mayfield big money for his arm and I think both teams air it out here. asserted

teams → pay → it

The Bengals had the 30th-ranked defense in the NFL in DVOA last year, and while the team invested real capital on that side of the ball, I’m not sure they’ll be much better this year. asserted

they → have → ball

The Buccaneers have a fully healthy offense for the first time since early 2025. asserted

Buccaneers → have → 2025

Zac Taylor’s group allowed 6.2 yards per play last season, the worst in the league in a historically bad season. asserted

group → allow → season

So while the Bengals did invest more in their defense by adding ex-Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, it appears they’ll be without Shemar Stewart, who is doubtful. asserted

who → invest → Stewart

I’m seriously dubious those defensive weaknesses are fixed. asserted

weaknesses → ’m → ?

It’s possible that Burrow comes in here with a renewed attitude as one of the NFL’s most elite quarterbacks, but I want the hook here to keep this within a field goal. asserted

I → ’ → goal

- Read our expert guide on how to bet on the NFL - Check out the best NFL betting sites - Get the BetMGM Bonus Code Burrow has played in a lot of one-possession games of late, with nine of his last 15 starts ending within eight points. We’re going to target the Over here in an aggressive way. THE PLAY: Over 49.5 total points (-110, Fanatics) | Over 58 total points (+230, BetMGM) Why Trust New York Post Betting Erich Richter is a brazilian jiu-jitsu blue belt but he has a black belt in MMA betting. asserted

he → read → betting

During the football season he’s showcased massive profits at The Post in the player prop market the last two seasons. asserted

he → showcase → market

While constantly betting long shots, his return on investment is 30.15 percent since 2022. asserted

return → bet → 2022

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