The Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will square off in a Week 9 matchup as both teams aim to strengthen their playoff positioning as the NFL season reaches its midway point.

Chicago enters the contest playing some of its best football of the year, riding a three-game winning streak fueled by quarterback Caleb Williams’ continued development and an increasingly dangerous offense. Tampa Bay, meanwhile, has dealt with injuries and inconsistency in recent weeks, but Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers still have enough offensive firepower to make this an interesting matchup. 

It’s never too late in the sports calendar to start using ProphetX. And new users can get started with the TSN promo code for a $40 prediction bonus. The Sporting News outlines everything new users need to know about ProphetX and getting started on the platform for the Bears vs. Bucs matchup.

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ProphetX value plays for Bears vs. Bucs

The Buccaneers have leaned heavily on their rushing attack, totaling an incredible 584 rushing yards over their last two games, including 324 yards in a Week 8 shutout of Atlanta. Bucky Irving has been especially productive, rushing for 170 yards and a touchdown against the Falcons. Tampa Bay also has a defense that can create turnovers, forcing four takeaways in each of its last two games.

Although Chicago has been playing excellent football, getting 6.5 points with a team that has covered in three of its last four games offers plenty of value in what could be a competitive Sunday night matchup.

Gainwell has a defined role as a pass-catching option out of Tampa Bay’s backfield. He is averaging 2.3 targets per game this season and has recorded multiple receptions in four of his eight appearances. With Baker Mayfield potentially facing pressure from Chicago’s defense, the Buccaneers could look to use short passes to their running backs as an extension of the rushing game. Gainwell has the receiving ability to take advantage of those opportunities, and he needs just two catches to cash this over.

Chicago’s defense can make life difficult for opposing quarterbacks, especially in the red zone. The Bears have been effective at creating pressure and forcing turnovers, which could limit Tampa Bay’s ability to sustain drives and finish possessions with passing touchdowns.

The numbers make this prop especially appealing. Mayfield has thrown one or fewer passing touchdowns in all five of his games this season, including a zero-touchdown performance against Atlanta in Week 8.

ProphetX

What is the ProphetX promo code?

ProphetX is one of the best up-and-coming prediction markets in the country, and the new user promo code doesn’t hurt. Currently, first-time traders on ProphetX can claim an enticing welcome offer at sign-up to trade $40 and get $40 in bonus funds.

Once applying promo code TSN, new users must trade $40 on any qualifying market to receive the bonus reward. The $40 bonus will be paid out in two $10 and one $20 installments across 15 days. With the welcome bonus awarded right out of the gate, new players can have the ability to continue trading on the ProphetX platform using incentive funds rather than having to make an additional deposit right away.

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How to claim the ProphetX promo code

There are multiple steps before a new user can earn their special promotion code. Here are the tasks new ProphetX accounts must complete before adding some incentive funds to their account:

1. Click here or any ProphetX offer on this page to go to the ProphetX sign-up page.
2. Create your account with your email and a password, then confirm the verification code ProphetX emails you.
3. Enter the promo code TSN in the promo code field during registration.
4. Verify your identity with your full name, date of birth, address, and the last four digits of your Social Security number.
5. Make an initial deposit and complete $40 in qualifying trades within 30 days. Only trades that open a new position at 80 cents or lower count, but you can spread the $40 across multiple trades or go all in on one market.
6. Keep your eyes out for your first $10 credit, which must be used in full within a week in order to unlock the second installment. That second batch of incentive funds must be spent in full within another week to unlock the third.

ProphetX promo terms and conditions

Here are the important terms and conditions tied to unlocking this promotion:

• New participants only in the 49 available states (excluding Nevada)
• Trade $40+ to unlock $40 in non-withdrawable incentive funds
• $40 bonus will be paid out in two $10 and one $20 installments across 15 days.
• Trades above 80% excluded
• Each installment expires 45 days after credit

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How to use ProphetX promo code for Bears vs. Bucs

It’s quite simple to use the ProphetX promo code ahead of time before the Bears vs. Bucs bout begins.

Interested users can either click this link to apply the promo to their new ProphetX account, or type in the promo code TSN when creating their new account on the platform.

Bears vs. Bucs ProphetX markets

ProphetX has an extensive selection of available markets for this week’s matchup between the Bears and Bucs. As a reminder for those used to sports betting, ProphetX displays market percentages instead of betting odds. The percentages reflect the collective implied probability of an event. Meanwhile, betting odds are set by the house to bake in a profit margin.

Here’s an outline of some markets users can predict on:

• Game lines (moneyline, spread, game total)
• Team totals
• TD props (TD scorers, first/last TD, passing TDs)
• Passing props (passing TDs, yards, completions, interceptions, longest pass)
• Rushing props (yards, attempts, longest rush)
• Receiving props (yards, receptions, longest reception)
• Combo props (passing + rush yards, rushing + receiving yards, tackles + assists)
• Defensive props (tackles, assists, sacks)
• Kicking props (kicking points, field goals made)
• Quarter/Half props (moneyline, spread, total)

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Are player props markets available?

Yes! ProphetX has numerous player prop markets available for NFL games, and all future contests. Anything from touchdown props, pass/rush/receiving props, and even some defensive props can be predicted on.

Can you trade Bears vs. Bucs live?

Of course. ProphetX’s markets stay live and are updated throughout a sporting event. Market lines fluctuate depending on what users believe an outcome will shape up to be.

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