| Los Angeles Rams (12-5) at Chicago Bears(11-6) | |||
| Game Details: Sunday, January 18 6:30 p.m. EST | |||
| Game Details: Sunday, January 18, 6:30 p.m. EST | |||
| Where to Watch: NBC/Peacock |
NFC Divisional Matchup
With the divisional weekend ending, the Los Angeles Rams and the Chicago Bears could have a classic at Soldier Field for bettors and fans. Chicago is coming off their best win in the playoffs, coming back from the Packers, against a Rams team that made their comeback against the Panthers. With the championship game on the line for two desperate teams, the Chicago Bears and the Los Angeles Rams could be a great game for fans and for bettors.
Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | -3.5 | -198 | Over 48.5 |
| Chicago Bears | +3.5 | +166 | Under 48.5 |
** Odds Subject to Change – Courtesy of FanDuel**
Tale of The Tape
| Los Angeles Rams | Team Stats – Avg Per Game | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| 30.5 | Points Per Game | 25.9 |
| 268.1 | Passing Yards Per Game | 225.1 |
| 126.6 | Rushing Yards Per Game | 144.5 |
| 20.4 | Opponents Points Per Game Allowed | 24.4 |
| 216.7 | Opponents Pass Yards Allowed | 227.2 |
| 110.8 | Opponents Rush Yards Allowed | 134.5 |
Statistics from various online sources, courtesy of ESPN and FOX Sports
Key Details
Los Angeles Rams
After a comeback win against the Panthers in Carolina, the Los Angeles Rams are going to Chicago with momentum against the Bears. The Rams‘ offense has been on fire, scoring 34 points against the Panthers to make a comeback win. Los Angeles has been having a strong season for their offense, with Matthew Stafford having an MVP-caliber season for the Rams.
The Rams offense, with Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, could play well against the Bears’ secondary, which has been getting hurt. Along with the Rams’ offense playing well, the defense has been having a strong season, but it has flaws, with the secondary giving up 31 points. The Rams could have a long night against the Bears’ offense, especially with the Bears coming back in the fourth quarter. Â
Chicago Bears
With the Los Angeles Rams playing well in the playoffs, including a comeback win, they are facing another team, the Chicago Bears, that came back against the Packers. The Bears are having an amazing season, including embarrassing the Green Bay Packers in their Wild Card game. Chicago has been playing well in the regular season, scoring 25 points a game, including 31 points in the win against the Packers.
The offense has to depend on Caleb Williams, who had two touchdowns but had two interceptions in the playoff win. Along with the offense playing well, the Bears’ defense had a strong game shutting down the Packers’ offense, and could have a good game against the Rams. If the Bears’ defense plays well enough against the Rams, they could steal another win for their playoff run.
Prediction
With the playoffs heating up, the Los Angeles Rams should be the pick for this weekend’s game due to their offense being healthy and stronger against the Chicago Bears’ defense. The Bears’ defense has been playing hurt all season, and while strong against the Packers, could struggle against the Rams and their high-flying offensive receivers.
Chicago has been playing well, but their defense could give a lot against the Rams’ offense and might not have enough to make fourth quarter comeback. Bettors could see this game get ugly for the Bears, but they could make a comeback against the Rams that could endanger their cover, so the line might be blown down, along with the over, due to their offenses being great in the playoffs.
