Chicago Bears defeat Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-24: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · NFL · Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24, Chicago Bears 27
The Chicago Bears beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-24 on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Soldier Field. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers covered the spread as 6.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 47.5, with 51 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Chicago Bears final score and game recap
The Chicago Bears led 14-0 after the first quarter and 17-6 at halftime. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers outscored the Chicago Bears 18-10 in the second half. The Chicago Bears led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Bucky Irving (Tampa Bay Buccaneers): 20 carries for 97 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers): 18/32 passing for 243 yards, 0 touchdowns, 2 interceptions.
- Caleb Williams (Chicago Bears): 22/37 passing for 279 yards, 2 touchdowns, 4 interceptions.
- Luther Burden III (Chicago Bears): 7 catches for 97 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Chicago Bears?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers covered the spread as 6.5-point underdogs, losing by 3 points.
The spread opened at Chicago Bears -6 and closed at Chicago Bears -6.5.
Did Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Chicago Bears go over or under the total?
The game went over: 51 points combined against a closing total of 47.5, over by 3.5. 23 of the 51 points came in the first half.
The total opened and closed at 47.5.
How did AiQ's Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Chicago Bears predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Chicago Bears to win at -270, a win (+$37.04 on a $100 bet).
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Chicago Bears game prop results: first quarter, first half and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-quarter moneyline: Chicago Bears won the first quarter, paying -192.
- First-half moneyline: Chicago Bears won the first half, paying -218.
- First-half spread: Chicago Bears -3.5 covered, paying -110.
- First-half total 23.5: the under, paying -110, with 23 points scored.
- First-quarter total 9.5: the over, paying -112, with 14 points scored.
- Chicago Bears team total 27.5: the under, paying -130, with 27 scored.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers team total 20.5: the over, paying -104, with 24 scored.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Chicago Bears odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at +230 and the Chicago Bears at -285. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Chicago Bears a 71% favorite. The Chicago Bears won as the favorite at -285: $35.09 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Chicago Bears, the best price before the game was -260 at FanDuel: priced below fair (−1.1% value).
The spread moved toward the Chicago Bears between the open and the close, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers covered.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Chicago Bears betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3-6 in the 2026 regular season (1-4 at home, 2-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 4 times.
This result left the Chicago Bears 7-2 in the 2026 regular season (4-1 at home, 3-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 6 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 4 times. That made it four straight wins for the Chicago Bears.
What's next for Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Chicago Bears?
Next for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: at the Detroit Lions on Sunday, November 22, 2026. Next for the Chicago Bears: the New Orleans Saints at home on Sunday, November 22, 2026.