Jan. 17, 2026, 5:35 p.m. PT

Dec 29, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. (24) breaks up a pass against Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) on the final play of the game during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

The Los Angeles Rams are the favorites, but by less than a touchdown (-3.5), in this season’s Divisional Round of the NFC playoffs, where they will oppose the Chicago Bears. Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois will act as host on January 18, 2026, starting at 6:30 p.m. ETand airing on NBC/Peacock. The over/under is 48.5 in the outing.

In their last game, the Rams won against the Carolina Panthers, 34-31.

Against the Panthers, Matthew Stafford completed 24 of 42 attempts for 304 yards, with three touchdowns and one interception, for the Rams.

The Bears’ last game was against the Green Bay Packers, and they won by a score of 31-27.

Rams vs Bears betting information

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Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.Spread favorite: Los Angeles (-3.5)Moneyline: Los Angeles (-200), Chicago (+166)Total: 48.5 pointsRams betting insightsThis year in away games, Los Angeles is 6-3 against the spread and 5-4 overall.Against the spread, the Rams were 12-5-0 during the season. They sport an ATS record of 0-1-0 in the postseason.This season, as 3.5-point favorites or more on the road, Los Angeles is 4-2 ATS.Against the spread as 3.5-point favorites or more, the Rams are 9-4 (in the regular season and playoffs).In seven of nine road games this season, Los Angeles has hit the over.In 17 Rams games in the regular season, 10 went over the total. Meanwhile, they have eclipsed the point total in one of one game in the playoffs.Rams leadersStafford: 4,707 PASS YDS / 276.9 YPG / 65% / 46 TD / 8 INTKyren Williams: 259 CAR / 1,252 YDS / 73.6 YPG / 10 TD / 36 REC / 281 YDS / 16.5 YPG / 3 TDBlake Corum: 145 CAR / 746 YDS / 43.9 YPG / 6 TD / 8 REC / 36 YDS / 2.1 YPG / 0 TDPuka Nacua: 129 REC / 1,715 YDS / 107.2 YPG / 10 TDDavante Adams: 60 REC / 789 YDS / 56.4 YPG / 14 TDColby Parkinson: 43 REC / 408 YDS / 29.1 YPG / 8 TDRams vs Bears game infoDate: Sunday, January 18, 2026Time: 6:30 p.m. ETCity: Chicago, IllinoisVenue: Soldier FieldTV channel: NBC/PeacockLive stream: Watch on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)Watch Los Angeles Rams vs. Chicago Bears on Fubo! (Regional restrictions may apply)

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