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

The Los Angeles Rams are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -4.5), in their NFC Playoffs game against the Chicago Bears. The matchup has an over/under of 49.5 points.

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Rams vs. Bears Odds & Betting Lines

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Rams vs. Bears Prediction & Pick

• Pick ATS: Rams (-4.5)
  
• Pick OU: Over (49.5)
  
• 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 tallied 75 points versus Chicago, while giving up only 60 points.

Los Angeles Betting Info

• Los Angeles was 12-5-0 against the spread during the season. It has an ATS record of 0-1-0 in the postseason.
• The Rams have covered the spread eight times this season (8-3 ATS) when playing as at least 4.5-point favorites (regular season and playoffs).
• In the regular season, 10 of Los Angeles' 17 games went over the point total. It is one of one in terms of exceeding the over/under in the postseason.
• 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 playoffs, they have a record of 1-0.
• The Rams have an implied win probability, based on the moneyline, of 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% of his passes, averaging 276.9 yards per game and 7.9 per attempt.
• Puka Nacua has caught 129 passes (first in the NFL) on 166 targets for 1,715 total yards (second in the NFL) and 10 touchdowns. He is averaging 8.1 catches and 107.2 yards per game in 16 games.
• 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 36 receptions on 50 targets for 281 yards, with three receiving TDs.
• Davante Adams has 60 catches for 789 yards and 14 touchdowns. He's been targeted 114 times in the air attack, and averages 4.3 receptions and 56.4 yards in 14 games played.

Defense

• On the defensive side, Nathan Landman has 132 tackles, eight TFL, 2.5 sacks, and one interception in 2025. His tackle total leads the Rams.
• Byron Young has 82 tackles, 12 TFL, and 12 sacks this season. He's third on the Rams in tackles.
• Kamren Curl has totaled two interceptions and also has 122 tackles, two TFL, two sacks, and five passes defended.
• Jared Verse has 59 tackles, 11 TFL, 7.5 sacks, and one pass defended.

Chicago Betting Info

• Chicago's record against the spread in the regular season was 10-7-0. It has an ATS record of 1-0-0 in the postseason.
• The Bears have two wins ATS (2-2) as 4.5-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 oddsmakers' moneyline implies a 37.9% chance of a victory for the Bears.

Bears Stats

Chicago's Key Players

Offense

• Caleb Williams has thrown for 3,942 yards this year (to rank seventh in the NFL), with 27 touchdowns (sixth in the NFL) and seven interceptions. He is completing 58.1% of his passes while averaging 231.9 yards per game and 6.9 per attempt.
• 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 carry and 67.9 per game).
• Swift has added 34 receptions (2.1 per game) for 299 yards (18.7 per game) with one receiving touchdown. He's been targeted 48 times in the passing game.
• So far this season in 17 games, Kyle Monangai has churned out 783 rushing yards (second on the Bears) and scored five rushing touchdowns. He averages 46.1 yards per game and 4.6 per attempt (16th in the NFL).
• D.J. Moore has 682 receiving yards and six touchdowns from 50 receptions after receiving 85 targets.

Defense

• In 2025, Tremaine Edmunds has recorded 112 tackles, three TFL, one sack, and four interceptions over 13 games.
• Montez Sweat has 10 sacks (first on the Bears) to go with 13 TFL and 53 tackles.
• Nahshon Wright has recorded three TFL, 80 tackles, and five interceptions in the 2025 season.
• Kevin Byard has put up four TFL, 93 tackles, and seven interceptions over 17 games.

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