What a matchup we had down at Paycor Stadium for Week 1 as the Cincinnati Bengals locked horns with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Coming off a recent win against the Tennessee Titans where they put up 43 points, the Bengals rolled into this fixture looking to keep their momentum running hot. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers arrived on the back of a solid 16–0 shut-out win over the Atlanta Falcons.
When all was said and done on Monday, 14 Sept, it was the Cincinnati Bengals who got the job done, claiming a hard-fought 33–27 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Punters who backed the home side in the head-to-head market at 1.48 saw their confidence rewarded as the Bengals added another win to their season ledger.
Line and Totals Breakdown
The pre-match line had the Cincinnati Bengals set at -3.5 points, and they didn't just win—they cleared the handicap with room to spare in a 33–27 thriller. Pushing past the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by a 6-point margin meant the Bengals covered the -3.5 line comfortably for punters who sided with them at 1.90.
Looking at the total points market, the line was drawn at 50.5 points. With a combined 60 points scored across a high-octane four quarters, the over backers collected nicely as both offences found plenty of rhythm on the gridiron.
How the tips went
It was a successful outing for our published selections across the board. Here is how the card finished up at the final whistle.
Cincinnati Bengals (Head to Head at 1.48): WIN. The Bengals delivered at Paycor Stadium, holding off a determined Tampa Bay Buccaneers outfit to secure the result.
Cincinnati Bengals -3.5 (Line at 1.90): WIN. Not only did the Bengals win outright, but they also covered the 3.5-point spread with their 33–27 final scoreline.