Rams vs. Bears Prediction & Opening Odds: NFL Divisional Round First Look

I'm expecting another close game, which my Rams vs. Bears prediction for Sunday's Divisional Round at Soldier Field reflects. 

The Rams are the 3.5 to 4.5-point betting favorite despite Chicago's recent exquisite home form. With one of the best track records of keeping things tight, I expect Ben Johnson's team to make life difficult for the high-octane Rams. 

🏈 Rams vs. Bears early prediction: NFL Divisional Round

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Bears +4.5 (-115) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Make it seven fourth-quarter comebacks for Caleb Williams after he and his Bears outscored Green Bay 25-6 in the final 15 minutes.

Chicago's never-say-die persona is consistently on display, as Johnson's team has won seven of 10 games decided by five points or fewer. Two of the three defeats occurred in Weeks 1 and 18.

Ten of the Bears' 18 games were decided by five points or fewer, another example of their unsurpassed ability to keep things close. Cold weather and a raucous Soldier Field should also help the Bears' cause against the team with the second-shortest Super Bowl odds. 

📊 Rams vs. Bears odds: NFL Divisional Round

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Rams vs. Bears opening odds

• Moneyline: Rams -196 | Bears +164
• Spread: Rams -3.5 (-115) | Bears +3.5 (-105)
• Over/Under: Over 50.5 (-115) | Under 50.5 (-105)

Rams vs. Bears line movement

Three of the five best sports betting sites have the spread at +/- 3.5, while bet365 offers +/- 4, and DraftKings is the outlier at +/- 4.5. If you plan on backing the Bears, lock it in at DraftKings before it aligns with the majority. 

📈 Rams vs. Bears trends & betting notes: NFL Divisional Round

• The Bears are 7-3 in games decided by 5 points or fewer, which includes their Wild Card Round win
• Including the wild-card game, the Bears are 5-2 ATS at home
• Excluding the Week 18 defeat to the Detroit Lions, the Bears previous home loss occurred in Week 1
• The Rams dropped to 5-5 ATS on the road after the wild-card win over Carolina

📺 How to watch Rams vs. Bears: NFL Divisional Round

• Date: Sunday, Jan. 18
• Kickoff: 4:30 p.m. ET or 8 p.m. ET (TBD)
• Location: Soldier Field (Chicago)
• TV: TBD