The 2026 NFL season opens with an
offensive showcase: the Tampa Bay Buccaneers travel to Paycor Stadium to face the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, September 13. Kickoff is still weeks away, but the early markets are already posted, and the
First TD Scorer
market is where the biggest Week 1 payouts live.
Bet365's 51.5-point total is among the highest on the Week 1 board, and the touchdown market has been priced with that in mind. Chase Brown opens as the shortest number to find the end zone first — and
has posted an interesting First TD Scorer price around him.
Featured Prop: Chase Brown First TD Scorer (+425)
on Chase Brown to score the first touchdown of the game against the Buccaneers.
- Short in the anytime market:
Bet365 prices Brown's Anytime TD at -140, a roughly 58.3% implied chance. The book expects him in the end zone at some stage, which is the foundation any First TD play needs.
- Predictive Value:
At +425, the First TD market implies roughly a 19% chance Brown opens the scoring. Set against that much shorter -140 anytime price, the gap between the two numbers is where the value sits for a back who carries Cincinnati's goal-line work.
- Game script:
A 51.5-point total points to a game where both offenses find the end zone repeatedly, and Bet365's own Bet Boost menu features Brown scoring in its headline Bengals parlay. If Cincinnati opens with a scoring drive, the ball is likely in his hands near the goal line.
Note:
Odds in this article are correct at time of publication and subject to change.
Player Props: Buccaneers Vs. Bengals
First & Anytime TD Scorer Odds (Bet365)
| Player |
First TD Odds |
Anytime TD Odds |
| Chase Brown |
+425 |
-140 |
Buccaneers Vs. Bengals Betting Preview
Explore the interactive widget below to discover the latest spread, over/under, and moneyline betting odds and probabilities for the Buccaneers-Bengals game at Paycor Stadium.
Check out all the important details on the game, as well as the best odds sourced from the top sportsbooks in the country.
Game Details
The key information you need before the Buccaneers vs. Bengals NFL game.
Odds (Bet365)
Odds for the key markets in the Buccaneers-Bengals matchup.
- Spread:
Buccaneers +3.5 (-105), Bengals -3.5 (-115)
- Moneyline:
Buccaneers +175, Bengals -210
- Total:
Over/Under 51.5 (-110/-110)
The odds and lines presented here are the best available from selected sports betting sites at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Bet365 Bet Boosts
Bet365 has posted four boosted Same Game Parlays for the opener:
- Bengals Feast (+1100, boosted from +950):
Bengals Moneyline + Joe Burrow 300+ Passing Yards + Chase Brown to Score a TD + Ja'Marr Chase to Score a TD. A $10 stake returns $120.
- Buccaneers On Board (+2800, boosted from +2300):
Buccaneers Moneyline + Baker Mayfield 275+ Passing Yards + Bucky Irving to Score a TD + Emeka Egbuka to Score a TD. A $10 stake returns $290.
- Receiving Royalty (+1400, boosted from +1300):
Ja'Marr Chase 70+ Receiving Yards + Tee Higgins 70+ Receiving Yards + Ja'Marr Chase to Score a TD + Tee Higgins to Score a TD. A $10 stake returns $150.
- QB Duel (+1400, boosted from +1150):
Baker Mayfield 300+ Passing Yards + Joe Burrow 300+ Passing Yards + Baker Mayfield 2+ Passing TDs + Joe Burrow 2+ Passing TDs. A $10 stake returns $150.
Expert Prediction: Buccaneers Vs. Bengals
Utilizing state-of-the-art data analysis and advanced algorithms, the experts at
Dimers
have performed 10,000 simulations of the Buccaneers vs. Bengals matchup.
According to Dimers' predictive analytics model, the
Bengals are more likely to win
at Paycor Stadium. This prediction is based on the model giving the Bengals a
65% chance
of winning the game, with a projected final score of
Bengals 28, Buccaneers 24.
Against the number, the model is closer to a coin flip: a projected four-point Cincinnati margin clears the 3.5-point spread by the narrowest possible margin. On the total, the model's projected 52-point combined score sits marginally above Bet365's posted 51.5.
These predictions and probabilities are accurate at the time of publication but are subject to potential changes.
Buccaneers Vs. Bengals Best Bet
Our top pick for the Buccaneers vs. Bengals game is to bet on the
Over 51.5 (-110)
at Bet365.
With the model projecting 52 combined points and Bet365's own Bet Boost menu leaning heavily on both quarterbacks clearing 300 passing yards, the market and the model agree this game is built to score. That is a cleaner read than a spread the model barely separates. This expert betting advice is based on world-class modeling and valuable betting intelligence, designed to help you make more informed decisions.
Final Thoughts: Buccaneers Vs. Bengals
Week 1 delivers one of the highest totals on the slate. Cincinnati hosts Tampa Bay as a 3.5-point favorite, and Bet365's 51.5-point line signals a book expecting Joe Burrow and Baker Mayfield to trade scoring drives at Paycor Stadium.
The headline angle is Chase Brown in the touchdown market. At +425 to strike first, he is the shortest First TD price on the board — and if you'd rather back him without needing the opening score, Bet365's
-140
anytime price is the more conservative route to the same read on Cincinnati's goal-line hierarchy.
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