Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears Prediction & Odds – November 8, 2026

Chicago hosts Tampa Bay at Soldier Field with a 6-2 record and an offense that has moved the ball consistently. The 3-5 Buccaneers arrive with a ground game capable of testing the Bears.

Game details and odds

Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 8:20 pm EST · Soldier Field

Total: 47.5 — over -102, under -118.

Draft Kings odds checked November 9, 2026 00:01 UTC. Odds subject to change.

Tampa Bay's ground game meets a tough front

Tampa Bay averages 168.6 rushing yards per game, with Bucky Irving accounting for 728 yards and five touchdowns. That strength faces a Chicago defense allowing 86.8 rushing yards per game. The Buccaneers also allow just 80.0 rushing yards per game, giving them a way to challenge Chicago's balance.

The Buccaneers have won three of their past five completed games, including a 43-13 road win over Carolina and a 16-0 shutout of Atlanta in their most recent outing. Those results show two different paths to a win: a high-scoring performance against the Panthers and a defensive one against the Falcons. The inconsistency is harder to ignore. Tampa Bay also lost 26-19 to Pittsburgh and 17-14 to Green Bay during that stretch, so its recent success has not eliminated the risk of another game in which scoring becomes a struggle.

Chicago's scoring form faces a defensive test

Chicago averages 26.8 points and 404.6 yards per game, including 253.9 through the air. D'Andre Swift has 545 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns, adding a scoring threat on the ground. Tampa Bay allows 18.9 points per game, making the Bears' offensive production the central test of this matchup.

The Bears have won four of their past five completed games, with three straight victories since a 31-7 loss at Green Bay. They scored 31 against Atlanta, 30 against New England and 34 at Seattle in that run, a strong response to their lowest-scoring result in the stretch. The 30-24 win over New England was closer than the 34-17 win at Seattle, however, and the Green Bay defeat remains a reminder that Chicago's recent scoring has not been automatic. Its latest result offers momentum, not a guarantee.

Injury news

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Emeka Egbuka – Questionable (Foot); Jalen McMillan – Injured Reserve (Knee – PCL); Yaya Diaby – Out (Knee – MCL); Josh Hayes – Injured Reserve (Knee); Christian Rozeboom – Injured Reserve (Finger).

Chicago Bears: Tyrique Stevenson Sr. – Questionable (Thumb); Malik Muhammad II – Questionable (Toe); Kyle Monangai – Out (Toe); Zavier Scott – Injured Reserve (Wrist); Kentavius Street – Injured Reserve (Knee).

Availability checked November 9, 2026 00:01 UTC. Reported statuses may change; final lineups are not confirmed here.

BTB Betting Pick

Winner pick: Chicago Bears.

Chicago's recent scoring run gives it the edge, especially after its win at Seattle. Tampa Bay's rushing attack and stout defensive numbers make this a meaningful test rather than a straightforward pick.

Original winner pick recorded November 8, 2026 06:01 UTC. Subsequent updates retain that selection.