The Rams will play the Bears on Sunday, January 18th, 2026, in the annual NFC Divisional Playoffs event. The matchup takes place at Soldier Field. Check local listings for coverage on NBC, Peacock.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Los Angeles Rams and Chicago Bears are set to matchup on Sunday, January 18th, 2026 at Soldier Field in the NFC Divisional Playoffs. Let's review each team's 2025-26 regular season performance before kickoff. Statistical trends from the final weeks of the regular season, plus playoff momentum, can be especially informative when sizing up postseason NFL bet.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Los Angeles Rams finished the 2025-26 regular season with a 96.67 power ranking based on our formula. The Chicago Bears ended the regular season with a 91.67 power ranking.
- Points Scored - The Los Angeles Rams ranked 1st (518), with the Chicago Bears ranked 8th (441) for points scored during the regular season.
- Points Against - The Los Angeles Rams ranked 23rd (346) for points score against them during the regular season. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bears finished up 10th (415) for points scored against.
- Team Records - The Los Angeles Rams had a 12-5-0 2025-26 regular season record, with the Chicago Bears finishing with a 11-6-0 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye! The Los Angeles Rams be takin' on the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.
The Rams be standin' at 12-5-0 while the Bears be at 11-6-0.
Onwards to Super Bowl Sunday, the Rams be lookin' to plunder their way through.
According to SportsBetting3.com NFL Power Rankings, Rams be at 96.67, Bears at 91.67.
Bet on the NFL postseason at BetRivers and BetMGM, look at our sample of NFL prop bets for this game below, review the best point spread, total, and moneyline odds for the NFC Divisional Playoffs in the following tables.
Best Rams at Bears Odds
| Underdog Chicago Bears | Favorite Los Angeles Rams |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Chicago Bears | Favorite Los Angeles Rams |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Los Angeles Rams are -3.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Chicago Bears are +3.5 +100 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 49 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 49 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Rams are the -210 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Bears are the +170 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NFL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Rams
Bears
1/18/26 6:30pm EST | -3.5 -110+3.5 +100 |
Underdog Chicago Bears - Chicago Bears bettors risk $100 to win $100 at +100 odds.
A +3.5 Chicago Bears underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Los Angeles Rams - Los Angeles Rams bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -3.5 Los Angeles Rams favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Los Angeles Rams at Chicago Bears Prop Bets
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Rams
Bears
First Team To Score
1/18/26 6:30pm EST | -135+105Bet |
Rams
Bears
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
1/18/26 6:30pm EST | -155+115+10000Bet |
Rams
Bears
Game to Overtime
1/18/26 6:30pm EST | Yes +750No -2500Bet |
Rams
Bears
Safety to be Scored
1/18/26 6:30pm EST | Yes +1000No -3000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Caleb Williams
Interceptions Thrown
LAR at CHI 1/18/26 6:30pm EST | 0.5 o -1100.5 u -120Bet |
Matthew Stafford
Interceptions Thrown
LAR at CHI 1/18/26 6:30pm EST | 0.5 o -1100.5 u -120Bet |
Caleb Williams
Longest Passing Completion
LAR at CHI 1/18/26 6:30pm EST | 33.5 o -11533.5 u -115Bet |
Matthew Stafford
Longest Passing Completion
LAR at CHI 1/18/26 6:30pm EST | 37.5 o -11537.5 u -115Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Cairo Santos
Total Kicking Points
LAR at CHI 1/18/26 6:30pm EST | 6.5 o -1106.5 u -118Bet |
Harrison Mevis
Total Kicking Points
LAR at CHI 1/18/26 6:30pm EST | 7.5 o -1157.5 u -115Bet |
Caleb Williams
Total Pass Completions
LAR at CHI 1/18/26 6:30pm EST | 18.5 o -10518.5 u -120Bet |
Matthew Stafford
Total Pass Completions
LAR at CHI 1/18/26 6:30pm EST | 22.5 o -10522.5 u -125Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Caleb Williams
Total Passing Yards
LAR at CHI 1/18/26 6:30pm EST | 214.5 o -115214.5 u -115Bet |
Matthew Stafford
Total Passing Yards
LAR at CHI 1/18/26 6:30pm EST | 262.5 o -140262.5 u +105Bet |
Caleb Williams
Total Touchdown Passes
LAR at CHI 1/18/26 6:30pm EST | 1.5 o +1151.5 u -155Bet |
Matthew Stafford
Total Touchdown Passes
LAR at CHI 1/18/26 6:30pm EST | 2.5 o +1352.5 u -185Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Divisional Round | Rams vs Bears Sunday, January 18th, 2026 NFC Divisional Playoffs | LAR 20, CHI 17 (OT) Soldier Field | Rams by 3 |
| 2024 Week 4 | Rams vs Bears Sunday, September 29th, 2024 | CHI 24, LAR 18 Soldier Field | Bears by 6 |
| 2021 Week 1 | Bears vs Rams Sunday, September 12th, 2021 | LAR 34, CHI 14 SoFi Stadium | Rams by 20 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
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| xy - Los Angeles Rams | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0.706 | 518 | 346 | 7-1-0 | 5-4-0 | 4-2-0 | 0.667 | 7-5-0 | 0.583 | 1W | 3-2-0 |
| xz - Chicago Bears | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0.647 | 441 | 415 | 6-2-0 | 5-4-0 | 2-4-0 | 0.333 | 7-5-0 | 0.583 | 2L | 2-3-0 |
Los Angeles Rams & Chicago Bears Futures Odds
Here are each team's Super Bowl, conference, and division futures odds. Review odds for other matchups and learn the best NFL bets.
Los Angeles Rams Futures OddsNo Super Bowl TM Los Angeles Rams YR: futures available
Chicago Bears Futures OddsNo Super Bowl TM Chicago Bears YR: futures available
Los Angeles Rams & Chicago Bears Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Los Angeles Rams vs Chicago Bears NFL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, January 18th, 2026 at 6:30 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NFL page, look for the Los Angeles Rams vs Chicago Bears Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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