| Los Angeles Rams (12-5) at Carolina Panthers (8-9) | |||
| Game Details: Saturday January 10, 4:30 p.m. EST | |||
| Location: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC | |||
| Where to Watch: FOX |
NFL 2026 Wild Card Matchup
The NFL playoffs are here, and bettors could win big with the first game of the dance, with the Los Angeles Rams taking on the Carolina Panthers. With the first game in the NFL playoffs, the Rams could showcase their talent against a Panthers team that hasn’t won a playoff game in a decade. The Los Angeles Rams could show their talent in huge ways for bettors in this game against the Panthers to kickstart the NFL playoffs.
Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | -10.5 | -700 | Over 46.5 |
| Carolina Panthers | +10.5 | +500 | Under 46.5 |
** Odds Subject to Change – Courtesy of FanDuel**
Tale of The Tape
| Los Angeles Rams | Team Stats – Avg Per Game | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| 30.5 | Points Per Game | 18.3 |
| 268.1 | Passing Yards Per Game | 179.3 |
| 126.6 | Rushing Yards Per Game | 116.3 |
| 20.4 | Opponents Points Per Game Allowed | 22.4 |
| 216.7 | Opponents Pass Yards Allowed | 203.9 |
| 110.8 | Opponents Rush Yards Allowed | 123.3 |
Statistics from various online sources and courtesy of ESPN and FOX Sports
Key Details
Los Angeles Rams
The Los Angeles Rams this season has been amazing for the offense and could have a strong game against the Panthers to start the NFL playoffs. Los Angeles offense this season has been excellent with being ranked in the top five in passing yards from Matthew Stafford. The Rams are scoring immensely with having around 30 points a game for the season. Along with the Rams offense, their defense has been underrated with allowing around 20 points a game. Los Angeles could have a strong game against the Panthers to start their playoff run.
Carolina Panthers
While the Los Angeles Rams are going to Carolina being one of the best offenses in the league, the Panthers could make a case against them. Carolina this season has been messy with an offense scoring 19 points a game. While the offense has been improving this season, they could have a long game against a top ten defense in the Rams. Carolina with Bryce Young has been a been solid with an improving 2025 campaign but it might not be enough. The Panthers defense has been solid with allowing around 22 points a game and keeping them alive. While the Panthers might be the little engine, they could have a rough game against a top-five offense.
Prediction
While the Carolina Panthers had beaten them in the regular season, the Los Angeles Rams could take the win to start the playoffs with a bang. Bettors could see a lot of points from the Rams offense against the Panthers with their strong offensive weapons. The Panthers are the weaker team and heading into the playoffs losing their last two and barely winning their division. Los Angeles is heading into the playoffs with momentum and could easily win this game and cover for bettors to start the playoffs in style.
