Buccaneers at Steelers 8/9/19 - NFL Preseason Picks & Predictions

By: Jim |

Last Updated: 08/13/2019 at 10:44 AM ET

The Pittsburgh Steelers will open up on their home field against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for their first preseason game. The Steelers went 9-6-1 last season and finished 2nd in the AFC North. Pittsburgh will start life without Antonio Brown as their main wide receiver target. The Steelers had brought in WR Brandon Reilly to work with the team as they have injury concerns with Diontae Johnson.

Mike Tomlin remains the head coach for the Pittburgh Steelers heading into 2019. This will be Tomlin's 13th season as they Steelers head coach. Tomlin is 125-66 all time with Pittsburgh.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers head into 2019 with big hopes as they have not made the post season since 20118. Tampa Bay won just 5 games last season and finished 4th in the NFC South. The Buccaneers will look for big things from Jameis Winston and Mike Evans this season.

The Buccaneers win total has been set by Vegas at just 6.5 games. Tampa Bay has back to back seasons with 5 wins. Dirk Koetter will return as the head coach for his 4th season. Koetter is just 19-29 as the head coach.

Take the free points with the Buccaneers in their first preseason game. The Steelers have more injuries than most teams right now and will not show much in this first week. The Bucs have some good position battles happening which will lead to motivated team. Final Score Prediction, Tampa Bay Bucs lose 17-16 but, cover ATS.

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