Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Betting Prediction
PublishedAugust 14, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:August 14, 2025 ,

NFL Buccaneers vs Pittsburgh Steelers Prediction 8/16

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will play against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday, August 16, 2025. The game will take place at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA, with a kickoff time of 7:00 PM. Fans can watch the action on CBS, and the weather is expected to be very hot with clear skies.

Buccaneers vs. Steelers Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Steelers +142. The Steelers are playing at home and had a strong offensive showing in their last preseason game. They scored 31 points against the Jaguars, showing they can put up points.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 39.5. Both teams scored over 29 points in their last preseason games. The Steelers’ offense is ranked 4th in scoring this preseason, and the Buccaneers’ defense allowed 7 points, suggesting potential for a high-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The game will be played at Acrisure Stadium, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers, on August 16, 2025.
  • Both teams have a preseason record of 1-0-0 so far this year.
  • Last season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a road record of 5-3-0.
  • Last season, the Pittsburgh Steelers had a home record of 5-3-0.
  • The weather forecast for the game is a very hot day with clear skies.

Buccaneers vs Steelers Preview

 

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will travel to face the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second week of the 2025 preseason. The Buccaneers started their preseason with a win, while the Steelers also secured a victory in their first game. Both teams aim to build on their positive starts as they meet at Acrisure Stadium.

Kyle Trask is set to lead the Buccaneers’ offense, with projections showing he could pass for 129 yards. On the other side, Skylar Thompson is expected to start for the Steelers and might throw for 233 yards and three touchdowns. The game will be played under clear skies, with fans able to catch the action on CBS.

 

Pittsburgh Steelers: Key Players and Team Overview

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a strong quarterback lineup. Skylar Thompson is set to lead with 233 passing yards and 3 touchdowns projected for this game. Mason Rudolph is the backup, contributing an additional 84 yards and 1 touchdown. Head coach Mike Tomlin aims to maintain the team’s strong performance from last season.

Running back Trey Sermon is expected to make an impact with 7 rushing yards and 4 receptions. Max Hurleman is another notable player, with 8.9 fantasy points projected. The team’s wide receivers, including Ke’Shawn Williams, are also poised to perform well with a projected touchdown and 55 receiving yards.

The Steelers finished last season with a 10-7 record. This season, they have started strong in the preseason with a 1-0 record. Playing in Acrisure Stadium, the team looks to continue their success in the AFC North under Tomlin’s leadership.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Top Players and Game Expectations

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have Kyle Trask in the quarterback position for this game. Trask is expected to throw for 129 yards. Connor Bazelak will be the backup, contributing 48 yards.

Owen Wright, the running back, is projected to gain 87 rushing yards with a touchdown. Sean Tucker, another key player, is set for 50 yards and a touchdown. Ryan Miller leads the wide receivers with 66 receiving yards.

Head coach Todd Bowles is steering the team in the NFC South. The Buccaneers finished last season with a 10-7 record. This preseason, they hold a 1-0 record and aim to keep building on that success.

Final Betting Pick

The Steelers are a good pick for the money line at +142. They are playing at home and have shown strong offense in the preseason. Skylar Thompson is expected to lead the team with 233 passing yards and 3 touchdowns. This home advantage and offensive power make them a solid choice.

For the over/under, picking over 39.5 is a good option. Both teams have scored high in their last preseason games. The Steelers scored 31 points, and the Buccaneers scored 29 points. With both teams showing offensive strength, a high-scoring game is likely.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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