The Buccaneers are all set to face off against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sep 17. This week’s 2 game is slated to kick off at 1:00 ET and will be shown on FOX. Tampa Bay enters this contest as 2.5-point favorites, and the over/under total stands at 40.5. Can the Bears come out on top as the favorite? Our Buccaneers vs. Bears player props and predictions can be found below.
Buccaneers vs. Bears Odds
- Spread: Buccaneers -2.5
- Total 40.5
Game Info
- Date: Sunday, Sep 17
- Time: 1:00 ET
- Location: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Bay FL
- TV: FOX
Bears Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Bears have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Through their last five road contests, the Bears’ offense has averaged 21 points per game while allowing an average of 32. Chicago posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 1-4 ATS.
- As the betting underdog, the Bears have an ATS mark of just 1-4 in their last five games. Chicago posted a straight up mark of 0-5 in these matchups.
Buccaneers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Buccaneers have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across the Buccaneers’ last three home games, the team averaged 18 points per game while allowing 21. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 2-1 straight-up.
- Although the Buccaneers have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 2-3.
Will the Bears Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?
The Bears opened their season by playing host to the Packers. But after a 38-20 loss, they find themselves at 0-1. With the 18-point loss to the Packers, the Bears also took a loss vs. the spread as 1-point favorites.
Against the Packers, the Bears ran the ball 29 times, with Justin Fields as the top rusher, gaining 59 yards. Justin Fields attempted 37 passes, amassing 216 yards and a passer rating of 78.
Defensively, the Bears recorded one sack and one interception. The team’s secondary conceded 237 passing yards, while their rush defense gave up 92 rushing yards.
Can Tampa Bay Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
To start the season, the Buccaneers traveled to take on the Vikings and notched a 20-17 win. Besides their outright victory, the Buccaneers also covered the spread as 4-point underdogs.
In terms of offensive production, Baker Mayfield finished with 173 passing yards with a completion rate of 61%. The Buccaneers ran the ball 33 times for 73 yards. The team’s third-down conversion rate was 6/17.
When it came to defense, the Buccaneers yielded 369 yards of total offense to Minnesota. Among these yards, 41 were attributed to the rushing game, while 328 yards were given up through 44 attempts by the Vikings’ offense.
Buccaneers vs. Bears Player Prop
In his first game as the Buccaneers’ lead back, White struggled, averaging just 2.3 yards per carry against the Vikings. We saw what Philadelphia RB D’Andre Swift did against that Minnesota run defense on Thursday Night Football — so it’s not like the Vikings are some juggernaut against the run.
This week, White is up against the Bears, a team that excelled at stopping the run in their game against the Packers, allowing just 2.9 yards per carry. If White underperforms again, there’s a chance backup RBs like Sean Tucker and Chase Edmonds could get a chance to take some of his snaps. Additionally, quarterback Baker Mayfield is more than capable of running the ball, adding another layer of complexity to the situation.
Where to bet: Rachaad White under 54.5 rushing yards | -110 at Bet365
Buccaneers VS. Bears Predictions
When looking at the betting splits, it appears that the sharp money is on the Bears against the spread. Only 42% of the betting tickets are for the Bears +2.5, but 59% of the money has come in on Chicago against the spread.
It’s hard to believe that Tampa Bay is as good as they showed last week at Minnesota. How much of that win was due to the Vikings shooting themselves in the foot? On the other hand, it’s hard to believe that the Bears were as bad as they showed last week against the Packers.
Look for both sides to get back to the mean, and Chicago to prove themselves on the road.
The Pick: Bears +2.5 | -107 at Fanduel Sportsbook
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