The 6-2 Bears are 72¢ on Polymarket and Kalshi to beat the Buccaneers in Chicago, 1.7 wins above what prices expected this season, while Tampa Bay sits 0.6 below at 3-5. This Buccaneers vs Bears prediction preview covers the price, form and injury report for Sunday Night Football, November 8, 8:20 PM ET; every game this week is on NFL predictions.
Current form
Buccaneers: 3-5 against 3.6 expected wins, 0.6 below what prices expected, 8th-toughest schedule; 3-3 on overs, average total 42.8 (Expected, season through Nov 5)
Buccaneers: only three Buccaneers are listed in Kalshi's receiving yards markets: Egbuka 52.5, Irving 16.0, Gainwell 13.5 (NFL USAGE, Nov 6 4:34 PM)
Bears: 6-2 against 4.3 expected wins, 1.7 above what prices expected; 3-4 on overs, average total 46.6 (Expected, season through Nov 5)
Bears: Burden holds 31%, Loveland 25% and Odunze 24% of the 223 receiving yards Kalshi's player markets list for the Bears (NFL USAGE, Nov 6 4:34 PM)
Price: Bears 72¢, Buccaneers 28¢ (Polymarket, as of Fri 5:41 PM ET)
Kalshi: Bears 72¢, Buccaneers 28¢
Live price and every move: NFL WIRE
What the price says
The Bears are heavy favorites at 72¢. The Buccaneers are 28¢. Kalshi has the same price.
Market ratings: Buccaneers 45 (21st of 32), Bears 53 (15th) on NFL power rankings.
Player numbers: D'Andre Swift has finished above his Kalshi carries number in 7 of 8 games over the last 9 weeks; Bucky Irving has finished above his Kalshi carries number in 7 of 8 games over the last 9 weeks. Every player: NFL Props. Snap shares for both rosters are on NFL ROLES.
Who is hurt
As of Fri 5:41 PM ET. Statuses can change up to kickoff.
Emeka Egbuka (Buccaneers): Questionable, foot, expected back Nov 8
Kyle Monangai (Bears): Questionable, toe, expected back Nov 8
Jalen McMillan (Buccaneers): Injured Reserve, left knee - pcl, expected back Nov 22
Zavier Scott (Bears): Injured Reserve, wrist, expected back Dec 13
Tyrique Stevenson Sr. (Bears): Questionable, thumb, expected back Nov 8
Malik Muhammad II (Bears): Questionable, toe, expected back Nov 8
Josh Hayes (Buccaneers): Injured Reserve, knee, expected back Nov 22
Braxton Jones (Bears): Injured Reserve, right knee, expected back Feb 15
Yaya Diaby (Buccaneers): Out, knee - mcl, expected back Nov 22
Kentavius Street (Bears): Injured Reserve, left knee, expected back Feb 15
Player and trader markets
Touchdowns: D'Andre Swift 62¢, Bucky Irving 47¢, Colston Loveland 37¢ to score anytime, on Kalshi. Swift has 5 touchdowns this season, priced for 4.1. More on Touchdowns.
Fantasy: Caleb Williams 18.4, D'Andre Swift 15.4, Baker Mayfield 15.0 lead Kalshi’s fantasy numbers for this game. More on Fantasy.
Before kickoff
Final injury report: Friday, with game statuses (out, doubtful, questionable).
Inactives: 6:50 PM ET, 90 minutes before kickoff.
Kickoff: 8:20 PM ET.
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FAQ
Who is favored in Buccaneers vs Bears?
The Bears at 72¢, against 28¢ for the Buccaneers on Polymarket (Fri 5:41 PM ET).
When is Buccaneers vs Bears?
Sunday, November 8, at 8:20 PM ET in Chicago.
When is the final injury report?
For this game, the last report with game statuses comes out Friday; inactive players are named 90 minutes before kickoff.
Prices change by the minute and are not advice.
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