Bears vs Buccaneers Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 9, 2026

The Chicago Bears will take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in NFL Week 9 action at Soldier Field on Monday, November 9, beginning at 12:20pm AEDT.

This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Bears vs Buccaneers game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.

Who Will Win?

Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Buccaneers vs Bears 10,000 times.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Bears a 70% chance of defeating the Buccaneers at Soldier Field.

Bears vs Buccaneers: Odds

The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for this NFL game at Soldier Field are listed below:

• Head to Head: Bears $1.37, Buccaneers $3.20
• Line: Bears -5.5 ($1.91), Buccaneers +5.5 ($1.91)
• Total (Over/Under 46.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Bears at $1.37 and the Buccaneers at $3.20.

The Bears are listed as 5.5-point favourites against the Buccaneers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the underdog Buccaneers (+5.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 46.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Bears (-5.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 46.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 56% of the time.

Bears vs Buccaneers: Best Bets

• Head to Head: Tampa Bay at $3.20 with Bet365
• Line: Bears -5.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 46.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

These Bears vs Buccaneers predictions are based on market-leading simulations and wagering experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.

While the Bears have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Buccaneers to win is our recommended option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.

Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

Bears vs Buccaneers: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Bears vs Buccaneers at Soldier Field in Week 9 is the Bears winning 24-19.

This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Chicago vs Tampa Bay game in Week 9, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.

Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Chicago vs Tampa Bay game.

As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get betting tips on every NFL game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.

Bears vs Buccaneers: Week 9 Essential Details

The NFL Week 9 match-up between the Bears and Buccaneers at Soldier Field is scheduled to commence at 12:20pm AEDT on Monday, November 9.

• Teams: Chicago Bears vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Date: Monday 9 November 2026
• Time: 12:20pm AEDT
• Venue: Soldier Field

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.

Conclusion

Our Chicago vs Tampa Bay predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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