Buccaneers vs. Bears Week 9 Picks: Bears Delivering Reality Check to Tampa Bay
Buccaneers (3-5) meet the raging Bears (6-2) who are coming off a perfectly executed Monday Night Football. Chicago rolled over the Super Bowl champions, the Seahawks, on the road, and the Bears’ odds of winning the Vince Lombardi Trophy have exploded after that.
Now, before you check out all our NFL Against the Spread picks, stay tuned to see why we bet on the Bears to cover -6 points in this Sunday Night Football clash.
Sunday, Nov 8 · 8:20 PM ET · Soldier Field, Chicago · NBC
Buccaneers vs. Bears Week 9 Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | +220 | +6 (-110) | Over 46.5 (-110) |
| Bears | -270 | -6 (-110) | Under 46.5 (-110) |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Buccaneers have 3 wins in their past 4 matches, including a 43-13 road win over the Panthers and a 16-0 home win over the Falcons. The latter looked more like a water polo game than football, with all the rain. But even though they didn’t show too much, the Bucs won.
Their defense ranks No. 5 in the NFL, allowing only 18.9 points. On the other side, they have the best run game in the league with 168.8 ypg. That’s mostly because Baker Mayfield missed some games when the Bucs focused on running.
Chicago Bears
Caleb Williams is slowly becoming a superstar. Check out the NFL MVP odds now and put some money on this fella, because he just might be the perfect dark horse this season. His stats aren’t flashy, but Williams has a strong impact on the Bears’ game.
Chicago runs the ball all the time, and the team is second in rushing yards per game, behind Tampa Bay at 150.8. They don’t depend upon one dominant runner, because both D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai act as a one-two punch, not allowing the rivals’ defenses to recover from the previous hit. Also, Williams knows how to run and win downs as well.
Buccaneers vs. Bears Predictions
This game will expose all of Tampa Bay’s hidden flaws. Their previous wins came mostly because their opponents fell apart or due to other circumstances, like the flood against the Falcons. Bears are back home, hyped up following recent wins, and they will overcome the Buccaneers without problems, covering the spread as well.
- Free NFL Expert picks: Bears -6
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