Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears prediction, odds and best bet for November 8
The Chicago Bears will beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, projected here as Chicago 24, Tampa Bay 20. Chicago’s home field and the narrow winning margins in several outside forecasts shape the pick, while Tampa Bay’s verified rushing surge is the strongest counterargument. Neither Tampa Bay +6.5 (-112) nor Under 46.5 (-108) offers a sufficiently clear edge for an official wager.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears prediction and best bet
Chicago is the winner pick, with low confidence, and the official betting decision is Pass. A four-point Bears victory is our editorial forecast, but the spread evidence is divided around Chicago -6.5 (-105). Picking the likely winner is easier than identifying a worthwhile wager.
Luck Adjusted projects Chicago by five, while bayesRatings projects a seven-point Bears win. Squawka also selects Chicago, although its score and model margin differ. Those opinions support choosing the Bears without making their agreement proof of value. BetMGM writer Nick Hennion supplies a meaningful opposing view by selecting Tampa Bay outright.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears, 2026 NFL season.
Time: Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 8:20 p.m. ET, according to Tampa Bay’s November 1 matchup report.
Venue: Soldier Field.
SportsJaw odds: Tampa Bay Buccaneers +6.5 (-112); Chicago Bears -6.5 (-105). Moneyline: Tampa Bay Buccaneers +222; Chicago Bears -270. Total: Over 46.5 (-110); Under 46.5 (-108).
SportsJaw total: Over 46.5 (-110); Under 46.5 (-108).
SportsJaw moneyline: Tampa Bay +222; Chicago -270.