Bears vs. Rams: Predictions, odds for NFL Divisional Round game
Blake SchusterThe Los Angeles Rams (12-5) visit the Chicago Bears (11-6) at Soldier Field in Chicago for a Divisional Round showdown as the NFL playoffs get underway. USA TODAY's panel of NFL experts have locked in their picks and predictions for the action. Here's everything you need to know before kickoff on Sunday, January 18, including live updated odds and injury report news.
| Name | Wild Card Round | 2025 Season |
|---|---|---|
| Blake Schuster | 3-3 | 144-114-7 |
| Jon Hoefling | 4-2 | 141-130-7 |
| Tyler Dragon | 2-4 | 130-141-7 |
| Chris Bumbaca | 4-2 | 119-123-6 |
| Lorenzo Reyes | 3-3 | 122-134-6 |
| Jordan Mendoza | 4-2 | 117-125-6 |
| Richard Morin | N/A | 47-34-3 |
Bears vs. Rams live odds, moneyline, over/under
Opening Lines
- Spread: Rams (-4)
- Moneyline: Rams (-192), Bears (+160)
- Over/Under: 51.5
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Bears vs. Rams picks against the spread
Tyler Dragon: Los Angeles Rams (-3.5)
Chicago's slow starts will comeback to bite them against a superior Rams team.
Jon Hoefling: Los Angeles Rams (-3.5)
Chicagos defense cannot withstand the firepower of this fully armed and operational Rams battle station. Nacua might go for 150. Kyren Williams might have two scores.
Jordan Mendoza: Los Angeles Rams (-3.5)
Does Chicago have any more magic left in them? Los Angeles is more put together, but don't be surprised to see the Bears whip up something late. However, it won't be enough and Los Angeles moves on.
Christopher Bumbaca: Chicago Bears (+3.5)
Getting this number at 3.5 is a pure betting math play. And based heavily on the fact that the Bears dont die and the Rams love to let teams stick around.
Lorenzo Reyes: Chicago Bears (+3.5)
This Bears team feels like it has something special, although probably unsustainable. But I love Chicago in this spot, getting points at home, in what may be one of the coldest games in NFL history. The Rams are a dome team from L.A., so I don't love the idea of their responding to the elements.
Blake Schuster: Los Angeles Rams (-3.5)
The Bears very much have a Team of Destiny vibe. They also have the leakiest secondary of any team left in the playoffs. Ben Johnson essentially admitted his defense didn't have the strength to keep up with the Packers with all of his fourth down shenanigans. That's extremely problematic when you have to prepare to face Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. Then again, logic doesn't really apply to Chicago anymore so maybe don't tail this pick.
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