Buccaneers vs. Bengals Prediction: Godwin Emerges as Top Reciever

Dylan Wilkerson Sports Betting Expert

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Updated on 10/25/26

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will take on the Cincinnati Bengals in this week's NFL action. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. EST at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. The game will be broadcast live on FOX. Here's everything you need to know about Buccaneers vs. Bengals odds, the latest college football spreads, college football over/unders and more.

Buccaneers @ Bengals Betting Odds

• Spread
• Total
• Moneyline

Time	Open	Bet365	BetMGM	DraftKings	Caesars	FanDuel	HardRock	Fanatics	Consensus
Final	Open	›	›	›	›	›	›	›
457 Buccaneers	+3.5 -110	+3.5 -110	+3.5 -105	+3.5 -102	+3.5 -108	+3.5 -108	--3.5 -105	+3.5 -110	+3.5 -102
458 Bengals	-3.5 -110	-3.5 -110	-3.5 -105	-3.5 -118	-3.5 -111	-3.5 -112	+-3.5 -105	-3.5 -110	-3.5 -118
Matchup
Final	Open	›	›	›	›	›	›	›
457 Buccaneers	o50.5 -115	o50.5 -110	o50.5 -108	o50.5 -108	o50.5 -109	o50.5 -110	o50.5 -110	o50 -110	o50.5 -108
458 Bengals	u50.5 -105	u50.5 -110	u50.5 -110	u50.5 -112	u50.5 -110	u50.5 -110	u50.5 -110	u50 -110	u50.5 -112
Matchup
Final	Open	›	›	›	›	›	›	›
457 Buccaneers	+164	+160	+160	+170	+163	+160	+175	+165	+170
458 Bengals	-198	-190	-190	-205	-197	-190	-210	-200	-205
Matchup

The Cincinnati Bengals opened as a -3.5 point favorite to Tampa Bay. The total is set at over/under 50.5 total points scored by both teams combined.

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Updated on 10/25/26

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Bengals vs. Buccaneers Prediction

Godwin should be back into a near full-time slot role for Tampa and about as healthy as he will be all season in the opener after dealing with injuries nearly all of last year.

The slot has long been Godwin's most productive spot on the field over his career, and he no longer has to compete with a future Hall of Famer for targets, as Mike Evans is now playing for the 49ers. Godwin’s main competition is now 2nd-year WR Emeka Egbuka, who has been battling a toe injury for nearly a month. Toe injuries, especially turf toe, can be very debilitating for WR performance while players play through it. It was never labeled as turf toe by the team, but call me slightly skeptical.

If Egbuka isn't 100%, this could open up even more opportunity for Godwin.

Godwin also has a healthy Baker Mayfield throwing to him, who was another victim of lingering injuries all of last season. Mayfield also has elite LT Tristan Wirfs back to protect him after he missed some games last season with injury.

The last time we saw a healthy Godwin on the field a few years ago, he was an elite producer, and while he is now entering the final years of his career, there is too much going his way to open the season to not take a shot on a good performance in Week 1.

Bengals vs. Buccaneers Prediction: Chris Godwin o40.5 Receiving Yards

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Dylan Wilkerson

Dylan Wilkerson has over 5 years of experience reporting and analyzing the sports betting industry for various sites. His portfolio includes work for SportsHandle and Action Network, in addition to VegasInsider. His favorite sports are the NFL, College Football, The PGA Tour, the LIV Tour, and Cricket. Dylan has a broad and deep understanding of various sports-related topics. More from Dylan Wilkerson