Nov 2, 2026
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get early predictions for the upcoming Buccaneers vs Bears NFL game.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Chicago Bears will meet in Week 9 of the NFL season at Soldier Field on Sunday, November 8, 2026, starting at 8:20 PM ET.
Early simulations from Dimers' trusted NFL model favor the Bears as the most likely winner of this NFC showdown.
For updates all week long, including best bets, player prop projections and touchdown probabilities, check out our interactive Buccaneers vs. Bears predictions page.
Tampa Bay vs. Chicago early predictions
Leveraging trusted machine learning and analysis, we have simulated the Bucs vs. Bears game 10,000 times as part of our NFL predictions coverage. Here are the latest insights:
- Straight up win probabilities: Buccaneers 30.1%, Bears 69.9%
- Predicted final score: Buccaneers 19-24 Bears
- Spread: Buccaneers (+5.5) 47.8%, Bears (-5.5) 52.2%
- Total points (47.5): Over 40.4%, Under 59.6%
As of November 2, 2026, these Buccaneers-Bears calculations and predictions reflect the latest data and insights available.
Bucs vs. Bears Week 9 details
Sunday's action between the Bears and Buccaneers at Soldier Field is scheduled for November 8, 2026.
- Who: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Chicago Bears
- Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Time: 8:20 PM ET/5:20 PM PT
- Venue: Soldier Field
Bucs vs. Bears opening odds
We've researched the best betting odds across America for this Week 9 game, which are listed here:
- Spread: Buccaneers +5.5 (-106), Bears -5.5 (-104)
- Moneyline: Buccaneers +240, Bears -239
- Total: Over/Under 47.5 (+110/-109)
Odds may continue to move—track live changes via our NFL odds page.
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Conclusion
We predict the Bears, with a 69.9% win probability, will likely beat the Buccaneers in Week 9 of the NFL season. Dimers.com will provide full game coverage closer to kickoff, so stay tuned for updates.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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