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Steelers vs. Buccaneers Odds, Picks & Predictions

Kevin Rogers
Kevin Rogers Sports Betting Expert
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Week 1 of the NFL Preseason continues on Friday August 11, 2023 as the Pittsburgh Steelers meet the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

Steelers vs. Buccaneers Prediction

This one opened with the Steelers favored by 1.5 and has jumped a bit. We like them here at -3 or lower and right now (Wednesday evening) the line is set at -2.5 at most shops.

We like Pittsburgh's QB rotation quite a bit which is key in the pre-season with backups and 3rd stringers getting a lot of time. They will start with Kenny Pickett who was solid last year as a rookie throwing for nearly 2500 yards on 63% completions.

Pickett struggled a bit early in the season, but Pittsburgh won 5 of their final 6 games last season and their lone loss during that stretch was 16-14 vs Baltimore, a game Pickett sat out the majority of in concussion protocol.

Mitch Trubisky and Mason Rudolph are fighting for the backup spot and both have plenty of NFL experience, including starting experience. We have Pittsburgh's offensive line & overall defense rated ahead of Tampa's entering this season.

The Bucs will start Baker Mayfield and QB and then move to Kyle Trask. Mayfield has been up & down at best in his career (61% career completion percentage) and Trask has attempted only 9 career passes in the NFL.

The coaching edge is heavily in Pittsburgh's favor with Mike Tomlin over Tampa's Todd Bowles. Tomlin has put an emphasis on performing well in the pre-season with a SU record of 15-4 the last 5 seasons.

Bowles was 0-3 SU in the pre-season last year, his first as Tampa's head coach. Pittsburgh beat the Bucs 20-18 last year in the regular season and that was with Tom Brady at QB for TB.

We like the Steelers to win this one by more than a FG.

Best Bet: Steelers -2.5 (-110)

Steelers vs. Buccaneers Odds

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Date: Friday, August 11, 2023
Venue: Raymond James Stadium
Location: Tampa, Florida
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
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Kenny Pickett will get the start for the Steelers on Friday against the Bucs. (Getty)

Steelers vs. Buccaneers QB Rotations

Pittsburgh Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback depth chart for the 2023 preseason is as follows:

  • Starter: Kenny Pickett
  • Back-up: Mitchell Trubisky
  • Third-string: Mason Rudolph

Here is a look at the Steelers' quarterbacks and their potential roles in the preseason:

  • Kenny Pickett: Pickett is the Steelers' starting quarterback and will likely get the majority of the snaps in the preseason. He will be looking to build on his rookie season and prove that he can be a franchise quarterback.
  • Mitchell Trubisky: Trubisky is the Steelers' backup quarterback and will likely get the second-most snaps in the preseason. He is a veteran quarterback who has started in the NFL before. Trubisky will be looking to win the backup job and show that he can be a reliable option for Pickett.
  • Mason Rudolph: Rudolph is the Steelers' third-string quarterback and will likely get the third-most snaps in the preseason. He is a former starter who has experience in the NFL. Rudolph will be looking to make a case for himself as the backup quarterback.
  • Tanner Morgan: Morgan is an undrafted free agent who is a dual-threat quarterback. He will likely get some snaps in the preseason as the Steelers evaluate him as a developmental project.

The Steelers' quarterback rotation is expected to be competitive in the preseason. Pickett, Trubisky, and Rudolph are all capable quarterbacks who will be looking to win the starting job or the backup job. The Steelers will also be looking to see if Morgan can develop into a long-term option at quarterback.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' quarterback depth chart for the 2023 preseason is as follows:

  • Starter: Baker Mayfield
  • Back-up: Kyle Trask
  • Third-string: Ryan Griffin

Here is a look at the Buccaneers' quarterbacks and their potential roles in the preseason:

  • Baker Mayfield: Mayfield is the Buccaneers' new starting quarterback and will likely get the majority of the snaps in the preseason. He will be looking to show that he can be a franchise quarterback after being traded from the Cleveland Browns.
  • Kyle Trask: Trask is the Buccaneers' backup quarterback and will likely get the second-most snaps in the preseason. He is a young quarterback who has potential, but he needs to develop more. Trask will be looking to make a case for himself as the starter in 2024.
  • Ryan Griffin: Griffin is the Buccaneers' third-string quarterback and will likely get the third-most snaps in the preseason. He is a veteran quarterback who has experience in the NFL. Griffin will be looking to be a reliable backup for Mayfield and Trask.
  • Kedon Slovis: Slovis is an undrafted free agent who is a dual-threat quarterback. He will likely get some snaps in the preseason as the Buccaneers evaluate him as a developmental project.

The Buccaneers' quarterback rotation is expected to be competitive in the preseason. Mayfield, Trask, and Griffin are all capable quarterbacks who will be looking to win the starting job or the backup job. The Buccaneers will also be looking to see if Slovis can develop into a long-term option at quarterback.

Steelers vs. Buccaneers Betting Trends

  • The Steelers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 preseason games.
  • The Buccaneers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 preseason games.
  • The Buccaneers are 0-3 ATS in their last 3 home preseason games.
  • The Steelers have won five straight preseason openers.

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Kevin Rogers

Kevin Rogers

Kevin has been handicapping professionally since 2007 at VegasInsider before shifting to ScoresAndOdds. He focuses on MLB, NFL, college football, NBA, college basketball, and NHL and mainly uses trends, systems, and situations as his top handicapping angles. More from Kevin Rogers
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