Rams vs. Bears 2025 Divisional Round Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan 18

The Los Angeles Rams and Chicago Bears will feature in the NFC Divisional round of the 2025 NFL Playoffs. The Rams are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -3.5). An over/under of 48.5 points has been set for the matchup.

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Rams vs. Bears Odds & Betting Lines

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Rams vs. Bears Prediction & Pick

• Pick ATS: Rams (-3.5)
  
• Pick OU: Over (48.5)
  
• Prediction: Rams 31 - Bears 20

How to Watch Los Angeles vs. Chicago

• Game date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
• Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Soldier Field
• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• TV: NBC/Peacock
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Rams vs. Bears Recent Matchups

• The last four times Chicago and Los Angeles have played, the two teams share the same 2-2 record.
• In their last four head-to-head matchups, Los Angeles has compiled 75 points against Chicago, while surrendering only 60 points.

Los Angeles Betting Info

• Los Angeles had 12 wins in 17 games against the spread during the regular season. As for the postseason, it holds a record of 0-1-0 ATS.
• The Rams have been favored by 3.5 points or more 14 times this season (regular season and playoffs), and covered the spread in 10 of those matchups.
• In the regular season, 10 of Los Angeles' 17 games hit the over. It is one of one in terms of exceeding the over/under in the playoffs.
• The Rams won 80% of the games in the regular season when they were favored on the moneyline (12-3). As moneyline favorites in the postseason, they have a record of 1-0.
• Looking at this game's moneyline, the Rams' implied win probability is 66.4%.

Rams Stats

Los Angeles' Key Players

Offense

• Matthew Stafford has 4,707 passing yards (first in the NFL), 46 touchdowns (first in the NFL) and eight interceptions this year. He has completed 65.0% of his passes, averaging 276.9 yards per game and 7.9 per attempt.
• Puka Nacua's 1,715 receiving yards this season (second in the NFL) have come from 166 targets and 129 receptions (first in the NFL). He's averaging 107.2 receiving yards and 8.1 catches per game, with 10 receiving touchdowns (sixth in the NFL).
• Through 17 games, Kyren Williams has picked up 1,252 yards on the ground (sixth in the NFL), averaging 73.6 yards per game and scoring 10 touchdowns.
• Williams has been on the receiving end of 50 targets in the passing game and has 36 catches (2.1 per game) for 281 yards (16.5 per game) and three TDs.
• Davante Adams has 60 receptions for 789 yards and 14 touchdowns. He's been targeted 114 times in the passing game, and averages 4.3 receptions and 56.4 yards in 14 games played.

Defense

• Over on the defensive side, Nathan Landman has one interception to go with 132 tackles, 8.0 TFL, 2.5 sacks, and six passes defended in 2025.
• Byron Young has 12.0 sacks (eighth in the NFL) to go with 12.0 TFL and 82 tackles.
• Kamren Curl has put up 122 tackles, 2.0 TFL, two sacks, and two interceptions this year. He's second on the Rams in tackles.
• So far this season, Jared Verse has 59 tackles, 11.0 TFL, and 7.5 sacks.

Chicago Betting Info

• Chicago had 10 wins in 17 games against the spread during the regular season and is 1-0-0 ATS in the postseason.
• The Bears have two wins ATS (2-3) as 3.5-point underdogs or greater in the regular season and playoffs.
• Chicago had eight of its 17 games go over the point total during the regular season. It has exceeded the over in one of one playoff games.
• During the regular season, the Bears won five out of 10 games in which they were the underdogs. They are 1-0 in the playoffs.
• The Bears have a 37.9% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.

Bears Stats

Chicago's Key Players

Offense

• In 17 games played this year, Caleb Williams has amassed 3,942 passing yards (seventh-best in the NFL), with 27 touchdowns (sixth in the NFL) against seven interceptions and completing 58.1% of his passes.
• On the ground, Caleb Williams has added three rushing touchdowns and 388 rushing yards (third on the Bears).
• D'Andre Swift has scored nine rushing touchdowns, while totaling 1,087 rushing yards (4.9 per attempt and 67.9 per game).
• Swift has also collected 299 receiving yards (18.7 per game) on 34 catches (2.1 per game). He's been targeted 48 times and has caught one touchdown pass.
• Kyle Monangai has rushed for five touchdowns this year, and has totaled 783 rushing yards (46.1 per game and 4.6 per attempt).
• D.J. Moore has 682 receiving yards and six touchdowns from 50 receptions after receiving 85 targets.

Defense

• In 2025, Tremaine Edmunds has 1.0 sack to go with 3.0 TFL, 112 tackles, and four interceptions over 13 games.
• Montez Sweat has registered 10.0 sacks in addition to his 13.0 TFL and 53 tackles over 17 games.
• Over the 2025 season, Nahshon Wright has 80 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and five interceptions in 17 games.
• Kevin Byard has intercepted seven passes in addition to 93 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and eight passes defended. He's first in the league in interceptions.

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