Buccaneers vs. Bears Expert Picks for SNF: Sunday Night Football Predictions (Nov. 8)
The No. 1 defense in EPA per play faces one of the hottest offenses in the NFL on Sunday Night Football, and our Buccaneers vs. Bears expert picks lean toward Tampa Bay's defense playing a major role in tonight's outcome.
The Bears are a 6.5-point betting favorite, with kickoff from Soldier Field in Chicago set for 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC).
Buccaneers vs. Bears expert picks: Sunday Night Football
See all of our experts' NFL picks based on the latest NFL odds.
| Expert | Pick |
|---|---|
| Liam Fox | Under 47.5 (-110) |
| Baker Mayfield Under 18.5 completions (-105) | |
| Phil Wood | Chris Godwin Jr. first Buccaneers TD scorer (+850) |
| Brenden Schaeffer | Caleb Williams Under 19.5 rushing yards (-117) |
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Liam Fox's first pick: Under 47.5 (-110)
The Bucs are the NFL's top-ranked defense by EPA/play, while the Bears aren't far behind at eighth-best. Chicago's unit should climb those rankings even further in the second half of the season with the dominant inside presence of Jeffery Simmons now in the fold.
See Liam Fox's full analysis in his Buccaneers vs. Bears prediction.
Liam Fox's second pick: Baker Mayfield Under 18.5 completions (-105)
Baker Mayfield will have a hard time exceeding 18.5 completions against a Bears defense that allows the third-fewest completions per game (17.9). A big reason for that is Chicago keeps its defense off the field with the NFL's best average time of possession on offense.
See Fox's full analysis in his Buccaneers vs. Bears player props.
Phil Wood's pick: Chris Godwin Jr. first Buccaneers TD scorer (+850)
Buccaneers receiver Emeka Egbuka is questionable for Sunday night, but even if he plays, it's worth taking a shot on Chris Godwin Jr. to score first for Tampa Bay. Godwin hasn't caught a touchdown this season, but he leads the team with 243 receiving yards, and his 27 receptions are just one behind Egbuka's team-high 28.
See Phil Wood's full analysis in his Buccaneers vs. Bears TD scorer picks.
Brenden Schaeffer's pick: Caleb Williams Under 19.5 rushing yards (-117)
Since returning from his hamstring injury, Caleb Williams has been more limited in his rushing endeavors, accumulating 22 total rushing yards in three games. The Buccaneers allow the eighth-fewest rushing yards per game to opposing QBs, just 10.6 yards per contest.
See Brenden Schaeffer's full analysis in his Buccaneers vs. Bears same-game parlay.
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Buccaneers vs. Bears weather
Temperatures in Chicago tonight will hover around 50 degrees, with a 0% chance of precipitation and wind gusts up to 16 mph. Those conditions should have little effect on the game, as dry weather and modest gusts are unlikely to disrupt the passing game or kicking.
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How to watch Buccaneers vs. Bears: Week 9
- Date: Sunday, Nov. 8
- Kickoff: 8:20 p.m. ET
- Location: Soldier Field (Chicago)
- TV/Streaming: NBC, Fubo
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