Week 9 NFL picks against the spread, predictions for every game: Bears have momentum going into Sunday night vs. Buccaneers

The Chicago Bears are heading into Sunday night with momentum, and the betting angle reflects it: they’re listed as a healthy 6.5-point favorite over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After trading two first-round picks for defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, Chicago followed with a 34-17 national-stage win over the Seahawks, pushing both the franchise and Caleb Williams’ outlook. The Bears’ offense has scored 30 points in every game Williams has started and finished. Tampa sits at 3-5, but analytics favor the Buccaneers—fifth in DVOA and eighth in net EPA per play—prompting a suggested play of Buccaneers +6.5.