Updated Jan. 17, 2026, 9:36 p.m. PT
The Chicago Bears are the underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+4), in this season’s Divisional Round of the NFC playoffs, where they will meet the Los Angeles Rams. Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois will host the matchup on January 18, 2026, starting at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock. The over/under for the outing is 48.5 points.
Last time around, the Rams defeated the Carolina Panthers, with 34-31 being the final score.
Rams QB Matthew Stafford went 24-for-42 for 304 yards, with three TDs and one INT, against the Panthers.
In their most recent contest, the Bears won versus the Green Bay Packers, 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 (-4)Moneyline: Los Angeles (-200), Chicago (+166)Total: 48.5 pointsRams betting insightsLos Angeles is 6-3 against the spread, and 5-4 overall, away from home.The Rams’ record against the spread during the regular season was 12-5-0. They are 0-1-0 versus the spread in the playoffs.This year Los Angeles is 4-2 ATS as 4-point favorites or more away from home.The Rams are 8-3 as 4-point favorites or more (in the regular season and playoffs).Los Angeles has hit the over in seven of nine away games this season.There were 10 Rams games (out of 17) that went over the total during the season, and they have had one of one playoff game hit the over.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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