Season’s Record: Bears: 5-9 Buccaneers: 6-8
Chicago dropped their 3rd-straight game and 4th in 5 on Sunday, falling 38-17 to Minnesota. QB Jay Cutler was 26-37 for 231 yards, 2 TDs and an interception. He was under pressure all game, getting sacked 5 times and losing a fumble. They ran for 94 yards on 20 carries but the defense surrendered 129 rushing yards. They also gave up 4 TD passes and had only 1 sack. KR Deonte Thompson was one of the few bright spots, returning 5 kickoffs for 153 yards (30.6 avg.).
Tampa Bay never got started in a 31-23 defeat to St. Louis on Thursday, a score that flattered the Bucs. QB Jameis Winston was 28-50 for 363 yards, 2 TDs, a pick and he lost a fumble. While he wasn’t sacked, he was under constant pressure resulting in several missed passes. WR Mike Evans hauled in 9 passes for 157 yards. RB Doug Martin ran for 91 yards and the team totaled 146 rushing yards. Tampa Bay gave up a 102-yard kickoff return that set up a FG and trailed 28-6 after 3 quarters.
- Chicago is 13-2 ATS before a matchup with Detroit.
- The Bears are 13-35 on the road in December.
- Tampa Bay is 5-1 ATS following an appearance on Thursday.
- The Buccaneers have produced 5 overs and 10 unders in their last 15 home games.
In this weeks Chicago at Tampa Bay game the public is definately confident that the Buc’s will cover the 3 point spread at 65% of the wagers. The moneyline bettors are looking for a Bears win outright at a small 59% and those who place their faith in betting totals are split on this one.