Bears vs. Buccaneers Week 9 Dunkel NFL Picks, Predictions and Odds

The Chicago Bears (6-2) are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -6) over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-5). The Bears have taken three games in a row. The total for this one is set at 46.5 points.

The Bears are totaling 26.8 points per game on offense, which ranks them eighth in the NFL. Defensively, they rank eighth, surrendering 20.0 points per contest. The Buccaneers have been dominant on the defensive side of the ball, allowing only 18.9 points per contest (fifth-best). Offensively, they rank 20th by accumulating 22.3 points per game.

Bears vs. Buccaneers Odds and Game Time

• Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
• Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
• City: Chicago, Illinois
• Venue: Soldier Field
• Total: 46.5 points
• Spread: Bears -6
• Moneyline: Bears (-285), Buccaneers (+230)

How to watch Bears vs. Buccaneers

• TV Channel: NBC/Peacock

Betting the Over/Under: Bears vs. Buccaneers

• The Bears and their opponents have scored more than 46.5 total points four times this season.
• In Chicago's eight games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total four times.
• The Buccaneers have combined with their opponent to score more than 46.5 points just twice this season.
• In Tampa Bay's eight contests this year, the combined scoring has gone over the point total four times.
• The two teams combine to score 49.1 points per game, 2.6 more points than this matchup's total.
• Opponents of these two teams combine to average 38.9 points per game, 7.6 fewer points than this contest's total.

Betting the Spread: Bears vs. Buccaneers

• Chicago has compiled a 6-2-0 record against the spread this season.
• The Buccaneers have put together a 3-4-1 ATS record so far this year.
• Tampa Bay has won its only game this season when playing as at least 6-point underdogs.
• The Bears are 3-1 overall, and 3-1 against the spread, at home.
• Away from home, the Buccaneers have two wins against the spread and are 2-1 overall.
• Tampa Bay is unbeaten ATS (1-0) as 6-point underdogs or more on the road.

Betting the Moneyline: Bears vs. Buccaneers

• Chicago has compiled a 4-2 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 66.7% of those games).
• The Buccaneers have entered the game as underdogs six times this season and won twice.
• Chicago has yet to play as a moneyline favorite of -285 or shorter.
• Tampa Bay has played as an underdog of +230 or more once this season and won that game.
• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Bears a 74.0% chance to win.

Dunkel Prediction for Bears vs. Buccaneers

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