Los Angeles Rams vs Chicago Bears Prediction, Preview and Odds - 09/29/2024

by Rod Pearson

Tuesday, Sep 24, 2024
Game Time: 1:00 pm ET, Sunday, September 29, 2024
Venue:  Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
Where to Watch:  FOX


Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Rams +2.5, Bears -2.5; Over/Under:  41 points
Bet365:  Point Spread:  Rams +3, Bears -3; Over/Under:  41 points
BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Rams +3, Bears -3; Over/Under:  41 points

Season Record

Los Angeles Rams:  1-2 (3rd place, NFC West)
Chicago Bears:  1-2 (4th place, NFC North)

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Los Angeles Rams:  won their last game at home against the San Francisco 49ers 27-24.
Chicago Bears:  lost their last game on the road against the Indianapolis Colts 21-16.


Los Angeles Rams vs Chicago Bears Preview and Analysis


The Rams are entering this game with a 1-2 record overall and they have a 1-1 record in their divisional games too. They are 1-0 in their home games, 0-2 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They won their last game against the San Francisco 49ers 27-24. Matthew Stafford was the starting QB and he completed 16/25 passes for 221 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 0 interceptions. Kyren Williams led the team in rushing yards with 89 and 2 TDs. Tutu Atwell led the receivers with 93 receiving yards on 4 receptions. Quentin Lake and Troy Reeder each led the defense in that game with 6 solo tackles and 4 assisted tackles while Byron Young led the defense in sacks with 1. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that one.
 
 
 
The Bears are entering this game with a 1-2 record overall and they have a 0-0 record in their divisional games too. They are 1-0 in their home games, 0-2 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 lost their last game against the Indianapolis Colts 21-16. Caleb Williams was the starting QB and he completed 33/52 passes for 363 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Roschon Johnson led the team in rushing yards with 30. Rome Odunze led the receivers with 112 receiving yards on 6 receptions and 1 TD. Kevin Byard III led the defense in that game with 4 solo tackles and 2 assisted tackles while Montez Sweat led the defense in sacks with 1. Tremaine Edmunds and Jaylon Johnson each came away with 1 interception for them in that one.


Rams vs Bears Prediction

The current betting odds have the Bears listed as a 2.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Bears haven't looked great in their games this season with their 1-2 record overall. Caleb Williams has struggled a lot in this offense, still trying to find his way at the NFL level, but the defense has looked really good and has been keeping them in a lot of their games. Meanwhile, the Rams haven't looked great in their games this season with their 1-2 record overall. They are coming off their first win of the season last week, but they haven't looked good in their other 2 games. They are also dealing with a lot of missing players in the lineup too, and this is a bit of a let down spot after beating their division rival last week who was in the Super Bowl last season. The Rams have the better offense with Stafford, but he doesn't have a lot of weapons right now and this Bears defense isn't going to make it easy on him. Caleb Williams did look better in their game last week so he is going to continue to improve here at home where his only win of the season came, and the Bears defense is also far superior so that gives them the edge with the home crowd. The best way to place a bet here is on the Bears to cover the spread in this game. 

Rams Bears Prediction:  Our NFL Pick for Sunday, September 29, 2024 (1:00 pm ET start time) is Bears 20 Rams 13.
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NFL Betting Trends


Los Angeles Rams: 9-5 1H ATS in games where the line is +3 to -3. 7-1 1H ATS off a home win. 11-5 1H ATS after playing a game at home. 5-0 OVER vs. poor passing teams averaging 5.7 or less passing yards/att. 6-3 1H OVER off a home win. 11-4 1H OVER after 1 or more consecutive wins.

Chicago Bears: 4-10 ATS in games where the line is +3 to -3. 2-7 ATS vs. poor passing defenses - allowing 235 or more passing yards/game. 2-7 ATS when playing against a team with a losing record. 8-2 OVER after a loss by 6 or less points. 15-8 OVER after 1 or more consecutive losses. 7-3 OVER versus poor defensive teams - allowing 350 yards/game or more.

Key Injuries


Los Angeles Rams:  T. White (DB) Injured - Rest. B. Brown (NT) Questionable - Ankle. C. Kupp (WR) Out - Ankle. J. Karty (K) Questionable - Groin. K. Dotson (OL) Injured - Foot. D. Allen (TE) Out - Back. C. Durant (DB) Questionable - Toe.

Chicago Bears:  M. Lewis (TE) Injured - NIR - Rest. T. Homer (RB) Out - Finger. A. Billings (DL) Injured - Groin. M. Sweat (DL) Injured - Elbow. T. Jenkins (OL) Injured - Thigh. R. Odunze (WR) Injured - Knee. K. Blasingame (FB) Out - Hand. D. Walker (DL) Injured - Foot. K. Allen (WR) Out - Heel. Z. Pickens (DL) Out - Groin. K. Amegadjie (OL) Injured - Quad. N. Davis (OL) Questionable - Groin.

Notable Quotes


“I think there are the games where you bring just a little bit more juice. Just the games where you can’t wait to play, when everybody’s doubting you and everybody’s (saying), ‘There’s no way the Rams are gonna win. The Rams are gonna start 0-3.’ We feel it for sure, but it’s something that fuels us.” - Kyren Williams after their win against the 49ers in their last game. 


“We left one out there (Sunday). We’re encouraged and there’s a lot of positivity in our locker room. We’ll look ahead and each guy needs to ask himself how he can get better execution-wise to start getting victories.” - Matt Eberflus after his team’s loss against the Colts in their last game. 


Starting Lineups


Los Angeles Rams
WR Robinson, Demarcus 
WR Johnson, Tyler 
WR Whittington, Jordan
TE Parkinson, Colby 
QB Stafford, Matthew 
RB Williams, Kyren

Chicago Bears
WR Moore, DJ
WR Odunze, Rome
WR Carter, DeAndre
TE Kmet, Cole 
QB Williams, Caleb 
RB Swift, D'Andre
FB Blasingame, Khari

Statistical Leaders


Los Angeles Rams
Passing: M. Stafford (754)
Rushing: K. Williams (164)
Receiving: C. Kupp (147)
Touchdowns: K. Williams (5)

Chicago Bears
Passing: C. Williams (630)
Rushing: D. Swift (68)
Receiving: D. Moore (167)
Touchdowns: K. Herbert (1)

Coaches:
Los Angeles Rams: Sean McVay (8th season)
Chicago Bears: Matt Eberflus (3rd 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.

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