Bet NFL – Bengals, Buccaneers Both Looking To Bounce Back From Losses

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cincinnati Bengals both took losses in their respective matchups the last time out and will both be fairly desperate to get back in the win column in this contest.

Thankfully, this Bet NFL wagering article will aid pro football gamblers in their quest to make a winning wager on this contest when the two teams take to the gridiron at Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.

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Sunday, Oct. 10, 1:00 PM ET
Live from Paul Brown Stadium in Cleveland, OH
TV: FOX
Radio: Sirius 158 and 123 XM

NFL Odds
Tampa Bay Buccaneers +6.5 -110
Cincinnati Bengals -6.5 -110
Over 38 -110
Under 38 -110
Moneyline
Buccaneers +240
Bengals -290

Check out this key head-to-head trend surrounding this matchup.

• Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-1 SU, 2-1 ATS, 1-2 O/U)

• Buccaneers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a double-digit loss at home.
• Buccaneers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games.
• Buccaneers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0.
• Buccaneers are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games following a S.U. loss.

Tampa Bay was overpowered in its 38-13 Week 3 loss to Pittsburgh and failed to cash in against the BetOnline Bet NFL odds as a 2.5-point home underdog while playing Under the set O/U total for the second time in three games.

The Buccaneers are ranked in the bottom third in every meaningful offensive statistical category, including 25th in scoring (16.7 ppg) but are also ranked 10th in pass defense and a respectable 17th in points allowed (19.7 ppg).

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Cincinnati Bengals (2-2 SU, 2-2 ATS, 2-2 O/U)

• Bengals are 8-3 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
• Bengals are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following an ATS loss.
• Bengals are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games overall.
• Bengals are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.

The Bengals were handed a 23-20 upset loss by the mediocre Cleveland Browns in Week 4 while failing to cover their Bet NFL odds as a 4.5-point road favorite.

Veteran quarterback Carson Palmer completed 25 of 36 passes for 371 yards with two TD’s and no interceptions while veteran wide receiver Terrell Owens showed everyone that he still has plenty of gas left in the tank by catching 10 balls for 222 yards and one touchdown.

Unfortunately, Palmer was sacked four times and also lost two fumbles while the game’s final score played Over the 36.5-point O/U total.

Cincinnati is ranked sixth in passing, 10th in total yards per game but just 14th in scoring (19.8 ppg). Defensively, the Bengals are ranked sixth overall, including ninth against the pass (191.8 ypg) and 16th in points allowed (19.5 ppg).

Analysis: I’m going to get right to the point with my Bet NFL selection on this contest by first, saying how disappointed I am in the Cincinnati Bengals’ slow start.

Having said that, I am still going to back the Bengals to bounce back and pick up a much-needed win in this contest by mostly shutting Tampa Bay down while getting just enough offense to cash in against the Bet NFL odds as a 6.5-point home favorite.

I know the Bengals have gone just 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games overall and a bankroll-busting 1-4 ATS in their last five home games, but I like Cincy’s 8-3 ATS mark against a team with a winning record and fully believe they should be able to handle a Buccaneers team that has gone just 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games following an SU loss.

If you don’t like the Bengals to cover the 6.5-point spread (and it should be a fairly close call) then I advise my fellow NFL betting enthusiasts to play Cincinnati as a -290 SU moneyline selection.

For NFL gamblers that like to play the Total, I like the Under to also play out as a Bet NFL pick after going 4-1 in the last five meetings between these teams.

Bet NFL Pick: Bengals -6.5 Points/Under 38 Total Points

Sources: wagertracker.com, covers.com, sportsnetwork.com, Sirius.com