Braxton Jones
out
Reported context: Blocking personnel are affected; the size of the matchup impact is unknown.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers +6.5 Spread
The bet: TB +6.5
TB@CHI Nov 8, 8:20 PM ET
Covered 6.5 in 5 of its last 7
Last 7 gamesGame dates unavailableL7 average 4.7
Oldest to newest
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Team comparison
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Your selection
2026 season · 8 games
3–5
Record
22.2
Points / game
18.9
Allowed / game
Chicago Bears
2026 season · 8 games
6–2
Record
26.8
Points / game
20
Allowed / game
Game results
Tampa Bay Buccaneers spread over the last 7 games versus a line of 6.5.
Results vs. spread
Selected spread +6.5
Record
5/7
Cover rate
71%
L7 average
4.7
CoveredDid not coverLine 6.5
Game log · L7, newest first
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 8 | vsATL | Covered | 16 |
| Wk 7 | @CAR | Covered | 30 |
| Wk 6 | vsPIT | Did not cover | -7 |
| Wk 5 | @DAL | Covered | 8 |
| Wk 4 | vsGB | Covered | -3 |
| Wk 3 | vsMIN | Did not cover | -7 |
| Wk 2 | vsCLE | Covered | -4 |
Market movement
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Price history
TB +6.5
Closing price
Odds format
Open
−108
Current
−105
Change
+3
Best available moved from −108 to −105. That pays $2.65 more on a $100 bet than at open.
News and availability
Availability and reports
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Latest sourced reports
- Chicago Bears hit with another troubling development in injury-riddled secondary (opens in a new tab)
the Chicago Bears will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
yardbarker.com · · Availability report
- Bears Week 9 Injury Report: Injuries pile up stressing an already weak secondary, plus a positive step forward for Kyle Monangai (opens in a new tab)
Bears Week 9 Injury Report: Injuries pile up stressing an already weak secondary, plus a positive step forward for Kyle Monangai
yardbarker.com · · Availability report
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Chicago Bears
Case Keenum
out
Reported context: Quarterback availability affects the offense; replacement performance is not assumed.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Ayden Garnes
out
Reported context: Secondary depth is affected; coverage changes are not confirmed.
Billy Schrauth
out
Reported context: Blocking personnel are affected; the size of the matchup impact is unknown.
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What does the data say about Tampa Bay Buccaneers TB +6.5 at this number?
What is the historical cover rate for TB +6.5?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers covered +6.5 in 5 of 7 games across the last 7 games (71% cover rate).
What is the closing price for TB +6.5?
When does this bet resolve?
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