Buccaneers vs. Bears Prediction: Week 9 Odds, Picks & Best Bet (Nov. 8)
My Buccaneers vs. Bears prediction targets two defenses that are buzzing heading into Sunday Night Football.
Kickoff from Soldier Field in Chicago is set for 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC/Peacock). The Bears are priced as a 6.5-point betting favorite.
Buccaneers vs. Bears picks & predictions
See all of our experts' NFL picks for Week 9 based on the latest NFL odds.
| Pick | Odds | Bet size |
|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers +6.5 | -115 via FanDuel | 0.5 units to profit 0.44 units |
| Under 47.5 | -110 via FanDuel | 1 unit to profit 0.91 units |
Picks submitted: Nov. 6 at noon ET. Odds subject to change.
Total wagered: 1.5 units | Profit if all picks win: 1.35 units
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Buccaneers vs. Bears prediction & best bet
Under 47.5 (-110 via FanDuel)
The Under is the best play for Sunday Night Football, given both teams' defensive form heading into this matchup.
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.
These are also two squads that focus on run-heavy play scripts, both ranking top six in the league in run-play percentage. That will translate to fewer possessions and fewer points in prime time. I bet Under 47.5 at FanDuel's market-best -110 odds, but I'd play it at -120 at the best sports betting sites.
📡 SBR Edge
Only two Bucs games have finished Over 47.5 points this season.
Mayfield more of a game-manager?
The Bucs are a run-first, defense-reliant team right now. The rainy conditions against the Falcons last week obviously played a role in Baker Mayfield's zero-completion performance, but he only attempted 11 passes the week prior after returning from injury.
A major reason for that is Bucky Irving has played like one of the league's best running backs in recent weeks. I anticipate a ton of rush attempts from both teams to keep the scoring down.
Play to: Under 45.5 (-105)
Score prediction: Bears 24, Buccaneers 20
Live Buccaneers vs. Bears odds
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Buccaneers vs. Bears opening odds
- Moneyline: Buccaneers +215 | Bears -275
- Spread: Buccaneers +6 (-110) | Bears -6 (-110)
- Over/Under: Over 46.5 (-110) | Under 46.5 (-110)
Buccaneers vs. Bears weather
It's projected to be a brisk Sunday night in Chicago (50 degrees at kickoff), with light wind and no rain.
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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/Peacock
