Rams vs Bears Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Jan 2026

NFL Playoff Divisional Round Betting Preview: Rams vs Bears

No. 5 Los Angeles Rams square off against No. 2 Chicago Bears in this NFC Divisional Round showdown at Soldier Field, with kickoff scheduled for 18:30 on Sunday, January 18.

There’s juice available when it comes to backing Over 48.5 points between the Bears and the Rams. Our prediction is priced up at -108 which looks worth taking.

The Los Angeles Rams (12-5, 2nd in NFC West) come into this Divisional Round matchup on a two-game winning streak, highlighted by a 34–31 road win over the Carolina Panthers in the Wild Card Round at Bank of America Stadium.

The Rams put up 411 yards, including 295 passing and 116 rushing yards. They picked up 21 first downs and produced 4 touchdowns, 3 through the air along with one rushing score.

The Chicago Bears (11-6, 1st in NFC North) come off a 31–27 Wild Card Round victory over the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field.

The Bears recorded 445 yards, split between 352 passing and 93 rushing yards. The offense managed 24 first downs and found the end zone 3 times.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Bears had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. At Soldier Field, they recorded a 24-18 win over the Rams. We’ve seen three Los Angeles wins in the past 4 meetings between the teams.

Quarterbacks

Matthew Stafford

262.5 Passing Yards

Over -112

Under -112

Caleb Williams

212.5 Passing Yards

Over -112

Under -112

Rams vs Bears Prediction & Picks

We’ve broken down Rams vs Bears from every angle, offering our expert match prediction, expected final score, best player prop recommendations and a well-constructed bet builder.

Game Prediction

The teams are certainly capable of exceeding the set points total line which leads us to predict Over 48.5 as a value bet at -108 for this NFL battle.

Tracking injury updates is a big part of our analysis and team news plays a major role in shaping our NFL predictions. We combine this with recent form and the most important stats to get a complete picture.

Key Rams vs Bears stats:

• The 48.5 line has been covered in the last 7 Rams games.
• The 48.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Rams games.
• The 48.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 18 Rams games this season.

Over 48.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: D'Andre Swift Anytime TD +145

D'Andre Swift (Bears) can be backed at +145 to record a TD. He looks like an attractive wager to take it to the house and we recommend backing this Anytime Touchdown Scorer selection.

Latest D'Andre Swift Player Prop Odds

Touchdown

Anytime

+140

First

+750

Receiving Yards

Over 12.5

-112

Under 12.5

-112

Rushing Yards

Over 54.5

-112

Under 54.5

-112

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Puka Nacua Over 97.5 Receiving Yards -114

The odds for Puka Nacua (Bears) to record more than 97.5 receiving yards are -114. The line for him on the Overs is highly appealing, with Player Receiving Yards bettors able to get plenty of juice.

Latest Puka Nacua Player Prop Odds

Touchdown

Anytime

-115

First

+550

Receiving Yards

Over 96.5

-112

Under 96.5

-112

Rushing Yards

Over 3.5

-108

Under 3.5

-118

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Correct Score Prediction

Rams 27 - 30 Bears

We’ll throw a dart when it comes to the Bears claiming a 30-27 victory. This correct score prediction is available at monster odds and could be an entertaining wager to place.

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Rams vs Bears Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Los Angeles are regarded as having a 68% chance of winning this game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -208. Chicago are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back the Bears at +176.

The spread is 3.5 and the total points line is currently 48.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest NFL data to good effect. If you’re going for Over 48.5, then the odds are -120.

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Moneyline

Rams

-208

Bears

+176

Point Spread

Rams -3.5

-118

Bears +3.5

-104

Total Points

Under 48.5

-102

Over 48.5

-120

Favorite Puka Nacua is now available at +550 to be the First Touchdown Scorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last TD.

Touchdown

Puka Nacua (Rams)

First TD

+550

Anytime TD

-115

Davante Adams (Rams)

First TD

+650

Anytime TD

-115

Kyren Williams (Rams)

First TD

+700

Anytime TD

+115

D'Andre Swift (Bears)

First TD

+750

Anytime TD

+140

Colston Loveland (Bears)

First TD

+1300

Anytime TD

+200

Kyle Monangai (Bears)

First TD

+1300

Anytime TD

+200

Blake Corum (Rams)

First TD

+1500

Anytime TD

+210

Colby Parkinson (Rams)

First TD

+1600

Anytime TD

+280

Rome Odunze (Bears)

First TD

+1600

Anytime TD

+280

Luther Burden III (Bears)

First TD

+1700

Anytime TD

+310

Caleb Williams (Bears)

First TD

+1700

Anytime TD

+300

Tyler Higbee (Rams)

First TD

+1900

Anytime TD

+360

DJ Moore (Bears)

First TD

+1900

Anytime TD

+320

Terrance Ferguson (Rams)

First TD

+3000

Anytime TD

+600

Cole Kmet (Bears)

First TD

+3000

Anytime TD

+550

Davis Allen (Rams)

First TD

+5500

Anytime TD

+800

Jahdae Walker (Bears)

First TD

+5500

Anytime TD

+850

Olamide Zaccheaus (Bears)

First TD

+5500

Anytime TD

+800

Nikola Kalinic (Bears)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+4500

Travis Homer (Bears)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+4000

Ronnie Rivers (Rams)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+4000

Matthew Stafford (Rams)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+2200

Durham Smythe (Bears)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+2500

Devin Duvernay (Bears)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+1900

Jordan Whittington (Rams)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+1900

Konata Mumpfield (Rams)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+1900

Xavier Smith (Rams)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+1200

Tutu Atwell (Rams)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+2200

Receiving Yards

Puka Nacua (Rams)

Over 96.5

-112

Under 96.5

-112

Davante Adams (Rams)

Over 56.5

-112

Under 56.5

-112

Colston Loveland (Bears)

Over 54.5

-112

Under 54.5

-112

Luther Burden III (Bears)

Over 40.5

-112

Under 40.5

-112

Rome Odunze (Bears)

Over 33.5

-112

Under 33.5

-112

DJ Moore (Bears)

Over 28.5

-112

Under 28.5

-112

Tyler Higbee (Rams)

Over 19.5

-112

Under 19.5

-112

Colby Parkinson (Rams)

Over 19.5

-112

Under 19.5

-112

D'Andre Swift (Bears)

Over 12.5

-112

Under 12.5

-112

Kyren Williams (Rams)

Over 10.5

-116

Under 10.5

-110

Cole Kmet (Bears)

Over 10.5

-112

Under 10.5

-112

Kyle Monangai (Bears)

Over 8.5

-112

Under 8.5

-112

Terrance Ferguson (Rams)

Over 7.5

-102

Under 7.5

-127

Rushing Yards

Kyren Williams (Rams)

Over 61.5

-112

Under 61.5

-112

D'Andre Swift (Bears)

Over 54.5

-112

Under 54.5

-112

Blake Corum (Rams)

Over 46.5

-112

Under 46.5

-112

Kyle Monangai (Bears)

Over 36.5

-112

Under 36.5

-112

Caleb Williams (Bears)

Over 20.5

-112

Under 20.5

-112

Puka Nacua (Rams)

Over 3.5

-108

Under 3.5

-118

Matthew Stafford (Rams)

Over 0.5

+134

Under 0.5

-172

Passing Yards

Matthew Stafford (Rams)

Over 262.5

-112

Under 262.5

-112

Caleb Williams (Bears)

Over 212.5

-112

Under 212.5

-112

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Bears Sitting on Seven Wins in Previous Ten at Home

The Bears own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 23.90 points scored and 17.40 points allowed.

The Rams have gone 6-4 across their last 10 games away from home, averaging 32.10 points scored and 23.20 points allowed.

The Bears beat the Rams 24-18 when the teams last met at Soldier Field.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O48.5	U48.5
Bears Home Stats		7-3	41.30	23.90	17.40	3	7
Rams Away Stats		6-4	55.30	32.10	23.20	8	2

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O48.5 = Games Over 48.5 Points
• U48.5 = Games Under 48.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Los Angeles Rams Stats

Chicago Bears Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 59.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 55.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 48.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 48.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 34.30 pts and allowed 25.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 32.10 pts and allowed 23.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 47.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 41.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 48.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 48.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 25.70 pts and allowed 21.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 23.90 pts and allowed 17.40 pts in the last 10 home games

Game Stats

Last 10 Games

• Total Yards: Gained 416.10 Yds. Allowed 347.80 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 137.30 Yds. Allowed 116.90 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 278.80 Yds. Allowed 230.90 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 4.30 TD. Allowed 3.00 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 1.30 TD. Allowed 0.90 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 2.80 TD. Allowed 1.80 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 23.30. Allowed 19.40
• Total Turnovers: Committed 0.90. Committed by opponents 1.60
• Total Penalties: Committed 4.30. Committed by opponents 5.50
• Penalty Yards: Lost 31.00 Yds. Gained 40.10 Yds

Game Stats

Last 10 Games

• Total Yards: Gained 369.50 Yds. Allowed 362.10 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 138.90 Yds. Allowed 133.70 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 230.60 Yds. Allowed 228.40 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 2.90 TD. Allowed 2.60 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 1.10 TD. Allowed 0.90 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 1.70 TD. Allowed 1.60 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 21.70. Allowed 20.10
• Total Turnovers: Committed 0.70. Committed by opponents 1.40
• Total Penalties: Committed 5.10. Committed by opponents 5.90
• Penalty Yards: Lost 39.90 Yds. Gained 44.00 Yds

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Total Yards: Gained 397.20 Yds. Allowed 335.20 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 135.40 Yds. Allowed 123.00 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 261.80 Yds. Allowed 212.20 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 4.00 TD. Allowed 2.90 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 1.20 TD. Allowed 0.80 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 2.70 TD. Allowed 1.70 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 23.10. Allowed 19.30
• Total Turnovers: Committed 1.00. Committed by opponents 1.30
• Total Penalties: Committed 4.60. Committed by opponents 7.20
• Penalty Yards: Lost 36.20 Yds. Gained 58.50 Yds

Last 10 Home Games

• Total Yards: Gained 346.30 Yds. Allowed 337.40 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 125.10 Yds. Allowed 122.50 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 221.20 Yds. Allowed 214.90 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 2.70 TD. Allowed 1.80 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.90 TD. Allowed 0.50 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 1.70 TD. Allowed 1.20 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 19.60. Allowed 18.80
• Total Turnovers: Committed 0.80. Committed by opponents 1.80
• Total Penalties: Committed 6.20. Committed by opponents 5.90
• Penalty Yards: Lost 42.90 Yds. Gained 40.10 Yds

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