NFC Championship Odds: Seahawks Open as 2.5-Point Betting Favorite Over Rams
The Seahawks are the favorites to win the Super Bowl, but they'll first have to get past the rival Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday (6:30 p.m. ET, FOX) at Lumen Field in Seattle.
The opening NFC Championship odds have the Seahawks favored by 2.5 points to beat the Rams next week in their third meeting of the season. Seattle won the previous matchup by one point in overtime, which came after Los Angeles won by two points at home in a Week 11 classic.
The winner will face either the New England Patriots or Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 2026. We also broke down the opening AFC Championship odds for that matchup.
📊 NFC Championship odds & betting lines: Rams vs. Seahawks
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| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seahawks | -2.5 (-110) | -142 | Over 47.5 (-110) |
| Rams | +2.5 (-110) | +120 | Under 47.5 (-110) |
The Seahawks opened as 1.5-point betting favorites entering the divisional round, but we've seen the market tick a point in their favor at FanDuel after their 41-6 demolition of the injury-riddled San Francisco 49ers to reach their first NFC title game since 2015.
The Rams nearly blew their chance at a rematch after allowing a miracle heave from Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams on fourth down to tie the game at the end of regulation. But Los Angeles picked off the second-year star in overtime and marched down the field for the game-winning field goal to book a second trip to Seattle.
The O/U total opened at 47.5 points between these two rivals, who combined for 75 points in Week 16 after scoring just 40 combined points in Week 11.
💡 Why are Seahawks favored to beat Rams in NFC Championship?
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When two teams with such strong history face off for a third time in a single season - especially after splitting the first two games in such thrilling fashion - it's anyone's guess what we'll see from both sides in the third and final meeting.
Oddsmakers seem to be taking a similar approach, offering the customary 2.5-point advantage for the host Seahawks even after a 35-point win in the divisional round. It makes sense: the Rams probably should have won the last meeting in Seattle if not for a punt return TD and some other shenanigans in the fourth quarter, though the 'Hawks would have won the first time if not for four interceptions from San Darnold.
All of the attention is on these prolific offenses, especially with Matthew Stafford playing at an MVP level, but this one will likely come down to which defense can make a crucial stop late in the game. The Seahawks' defense is one of the best units we've seen in recent memory, which is another reason they have the edge in the betting market.
Our Gary Pearson is taking a contrarian approach while backing the underdogs in his early Rams vs. Seahawks prediction for the NFC Championship next Sunday.
🆚 Rams vs. Seahawks history
Here's a look at every matchup between the Rams and Seahawks over the last five seasons:
| Date | Result | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12/18/25 | Seahawks 38, Rams 37 | Lumen Field (Seattle) |
| 11/16/25 | Rams 21, Seahawks 19 | SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, Calif.) |
| 01/05/25 | Seahawks 30, Rams 25 | SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, Calif.) |
| 11/03/24 | Rams 26, Seahawks 20 (OT) | Lumen Field (Seattle) |
| 11/19/23 | Rams 17, Seahawks 16 | SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, Calif.) |
| 09/10/23 | Rams 30, Seahawks 13 | Lumen Field (Seattle) |
| 01/08/23 | Seahawks 19, Rams 16 (OT) | Lumen Field (Seattle) |
| 12/04/22 | Seahawks 27, Rams 23 | SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, Calif.) |
| 12/21/21 | Rams 20, Seahawks 10 | SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, Calif.) |
| 10/07/21 | Rams 26, Seahawks 17 | Lumen Field (Seattle) |
📺 How to watch NFC Championship: Rams vs. Seahawks
- Date: Sunday, Jan. 25
- Kickoff: 6:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Lumen Field (Seattle)
- TV: FOX
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