by Rod Pearson
Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Game Time: 6:30 pm ET, Sunday, January 18, 2026
Venue: Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
Where to Watch: NBC, Peacock
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Rams -3.5, Bears +3.5; Over/Under: 50.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Rams -3.5, Bears +3.5; Over/Under: 50.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Rams -3.5, Bears +3.5; Over/Under: 50.5 points
Season Record
Los Angeles Rams: 12-5 (2nd place, NFC West)
Chicago Bears: 11-6 (1st place, NFC North)
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Los Angeles Rams: won their last game on the road against the Carolina Panthers 34-31.
Chicago Bears: won their last game at home against the Green Bay Packers 31-27.
Los Angeles Rams vs Chicago Bears Preview and Analysis
The Rams are entering this game with a 12-5 record overall and they have a 4-2 record in their divisional games too. They are 7-1 in their home games, 4-4 in their road games, and they are also 1-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They won their last game against the Carolina Panthers 34-31. Matthew Stafford was the starting QB and he completed 24/42 passes for 304 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Kyren Williams led the team in rushing yards with 57. Puka Nacua led the receivers with 111 receiving yards on 10 receptions and 1 TD. Kamren Curl led the defense in that game with 5 solo tackles and 5 assisted tackles while Braden Fisk and Poona Ford each led the defense in sacks with 1. Cobie Durant came away with the only interception for them in that one.
The Bears are entering this game with an 11-6 record overall and they have a 2-4 record in their divisional games too. They are 6-2 in their home games, 5-4 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They won their last game against the Green Bay Packers 31-27. Caleb Williams was the starting QB and he completed 24/48 passes for 361 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. D'Andre Swift led the team in rushing yards with 54 and 1 TD. Colston Loveland led the receivers with 137 receiving yards on 8 receptions. Jaquan Brisker led the defense in that game with 5 solo tackles and 4 assisted tackles while Austin Booker led the defense in sacks with 1. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that one.
Rams vs Bears Prediction
The current betting odds have the Rams listed as a 3.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Rams have looked really good in their games this season with their 12-5 record overall which had them right near the top of the NFC West. They haven't been a great road team though with their 4-4 road record this year. Meanwhile, the Bears have looked good in their games this season with their 11-6 record overall which had them right at the top of the NFC North. They have looked great on their home field too with their 6-2 home record this year. The Bears are off a 31-27 win over the Packers in the last round and that was another thriller for them. They looked like they were down and out at halftime, losing 21-3, but they stormed back in the 2nd half and the Packers defense had no answers. The Packers were also missing a lot of players that made that defense so great though, and now the Bears have to face another good defense that is much healthier. The Rams didn't look great to end the regular season and that continued into the playoffs. They are off a 34-31 win on the road over the Panthers and almost lost that game. As close as the game was, their offense was unstoppable and that is going to be a big issue for this banged up Bears defense that has been getting by with turnovers all season. The Bears can cause a lot of turnovers, but that isn't sustainable and they don't really have a good defense when they aren't turning the ball over. The Rams have the weapons to make this a very long game for the Bears, especially after the scare they got in Carolina. The Rams still have one of the best teams in the NFL as they are a true Super Bowl contender this year, so look for them to bring their best effort after that scare last week and dominate the Bears from start to finish. The best way to place a bet here is on the Rams to cover the spread in this game.
Rams Bears Prediction: Our NFL Pick for Sunday, January 18, 2026 (6:30 pm ET start time) is Rams 35 Bears 24.
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NFL Betting Trends
Los Angeles Rams: 9-2 ATS as a road favorite of 7 points or less. 7-2 ATS after allowing 30 points or more last game. 12-5 ATS vs. good offensive teams - scoring 24 or more points/game. 8-4 UNDER in all games where the total is greater than or equal to 49.5. 6-1 UNDER vs. poor passing defenses - allowing 7 or more passing yards/att.
Chicago Bears: 15-26 ATS in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 45.5. 3-9 ATS off an upset win over a division rival as a home underdog. 4-8 ATS in playoff games. 8-2 UNDER after scoring 30 points or more last game. 7-3 UNDER off an upset win as an underdog.
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Rams: B. Young (LB) Injured - Rest. D. Williams (CB) Injured - Personal. D. Adams (WR) Injured - Hamstring. T. Higbee (TE) Injured - Ankle. Q. Lake (S) Injured - Elbow. K. Dotson (OG) Out - Ankle. J. Wallace (CB) Questionable - Ankle. J. Whittington (WR) Out - Knee. B. Fiske (DL) Injured - Ankle. T. Ferguson (TE) Questionable - Hamstring.
Chicago Bears: G. Jarrett (DL) Injured - NIR - Rest. J. Jones (CB) Injured - Ankle. A. Ogbongbemiga (LB) Out - Concussion. D. Moore (WR) Injured - Knee. C. Gardner-Johnson (S) Out - Concussion. K. Gordon (CB) Questionable - Groin. B. Jones (OG) Questionable - Knee. J. Walker (WR) Injured - Illness. N. McCloud (CB) Injured - Illness. J. Tryon-Shoyinka (DL) Out - Concussion. R. Odunze (WR) Injured - Foot. O. Trapilo (OG) Injured - Quad.
Notable Quotes
“We are going to need to be able to play better if we expected to advance.” - Sean McVay after his team’s win against the Panthers in the Wild Card Round.
“We just keep plugging along. We keep fighting. We've been proving that this year. That's who we are, that's what we do.” - Ben Johnson after his team’s win against the Packers in the Wild Card Round.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Rams
WR Adams, Davante
WR Nacua, Puka
WR Smith, Xavier
TE Parkinson, Colby
QB Stafford, Matthew
RB Williams, Kyren
Chicago Bears
WR Odunze, Rome
WR Moore, DJ
WR Burden III, Luther
TE Loveland, Colston
QB Williams, Caleb
RB Swift, D'Andre
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Rams
Passing: Matthew Stafford (4,707)
Rushing: Kyren Williams (1,252)
Receiving: Puka Nacua (1,715)
Touchdowns: Davante Adams (14)
Chicago Bears
Passing: Caleb Williams (3,942)
Rushing: D'Andre Swift (1,087)
Receiving: Colston Loveland (713)
Touchdowns: D'Andre Swift (10)
Coaches:
Los Angeles Rams: Sean McVay (9th season)
Chicago Bears: Ben Johnson (1st season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
