Buccaneers vs. Bengals: NFL Week 1 Prediction, Picks & Odds

Dimers' Buccaneers vs. Bengals prediction for Sunday, September 13, 2026. Win probabilities, projected final score, current odds, and picks from our NFL machine learning models.
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3 7 10 7 27
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Buccaneers vs. Bengals: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup overview: NFL Week 1

  • Teams: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Cincinnati Bengals
  • Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
  • Time: 1:00PM ET
  • Venue: Paycor Stadium

Current betting odds

  • Spread: Buccaneers (+3.5, +100), Bengals (-3.5, -104)
  • Moneyline: Buccaneers +178, Bengals -186
  • Total (Over/Under): 50.5 points (+100/-106)

Dimers’ win probabilities

  • Buccaneers: 34.2%
  • Bengals: 65.8%

These probabilities come from two machine learning models that assess more than 100 data points for each NFL matchup, combining their outputs to project all our major betting markets.

Projected final score

Our predicted final score for this NFL matchup is Buccaneers 23-27 Bengals.

This prediction draws on each team's scoring trends and player stats, weighed across both of our data models.

Our Prediction: Who Wins?

The numbers give the Buccaneers a win probability of 34.2%, while the Bengals have a win probability of 65.8%.

Summary

The Buccaneers face off against the Bengals in the NFL at Paycor Stadium on Sunday, September 13, 2026.

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