Rams vs. Bears Expert Picks for Divisional Round: NFL Predictions, Best Bets & Odds
I cover every angle you need with my Rams vs. Bears expert picks to get you set for the Divisional Round matchup at 6:30 p.m. ET (NBC) from Soldier Field in Chicago.
The Rams come into this one as 3.5-point favorites - can they hold the Bears down on the road in a cold, snowy environment? Let's dive in as part of our NFL playoff predictions.
🏈 Rams vs. Bears expert picks: NFL Divisional Round predictions
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| Betting expert | Best bet | Best odds | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Fox | Bears +3.5 | -118 via DraftKings | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Liam Fox | Caleb Williams Over 1.5 passing touchdowns | +128 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Mike Spector | Puka Nacua anytime touchdown scorer | -115 via DraftKings | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Philip Wood | Davante Adams first touchdown scorer | +600 via BetMGM | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
🔮 Rams vs. Bears prediction
Bears +3.5 (-118) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Liam Fox: If there's one thing we know for sure about the 2025-26 Bears, it's that Chicago plays close games.
The Bears only lost by more than four points once over the entire second half of the season. Playing at home with the Chicago cold on their side, I'm backing the Bears to ensure this one goes down to the wire.
See Fox's full analysis in his Rams vs. Bears predictions, including his favorite player prop bet and the best Divisional Round betting trends, injury report, and more.
🔥 Best Rams vs. Bears player prop pick
Caleb Williams Over 1.5 passing touchdowns (+128) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Liam Fox: Caleb Williams has been steady in his production at the end of the season.
Williams hasn't thrown for fewer than two touchdown passes since November. And while he does use his legs, the Bears quarterback more often scrambles to buy time for his receivers rather than to score rushing touchdowns.
See Fox's full analysis in his Rams vs. Bears player props, including his best bet for Colston Loveland and Puka Nacua tonight for the Divisional Round.
🙌 Best Rams vs. Bears anytime touchdown scorer pick
Puka Nacua, WR, Rams (-115) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mike Spector: Some will scoff at Puka Nacua’s steep -115 anytime touchdown odds, but others will find them a steal considering that fellow wide receiver Davante Adams has shorter odds (-120).
Nacua has averaged 108.3 receiving yards in four career playoff games, and the Rams ranked second in the league with their wide receivers combining for 191.9 receiving yards per game this season.
No matter the coverage, Nacua has posted elite numbers. Against Cover 3, he leads the NFL in targets, receptions, and yards. Against Cover 1, he is fourth in yards and averages 21.1 yards per reception.
See Spector's full analysis in his Rams vs. Bears anytime touchdown scorer predictions for the Divisional Round, including Rome Odunze and Luther Burden. You can follow all of our NFL touchdown props for the biggest games every week.
1️⃣ Best Rams vs. Bears first touchdown scorer pick
Davante Adams, WR, Rams (+600) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Philip Wood: Adams hasn’t scored since Week 13, failing to find the end zone in three consecutive games. However, he still leads the Rams with 14 receiving touchdowns, the most for any player in the NFL this season.
Adams has scored in nine of his 15 games this season, and tonight, he faces a Bears defense that allowed 32 passing touchdowns during the regular season. That’s the fifth-most in the NFL.
Both of these offenses are solid early, with each ranking in the top six of first-quarter scoring. But with the Rams favored, I’ll give them the edge to score first.
See Wood's full analysis in his Rams vs. Bears first touchdown scorer predictions for the Divisional Round matchup, including reads on Colston Loveland and Colby Parkinson.
🚀 Rams vs. Bears same-game parlay
Here's a look at what our NFL expert Philip Wood is betting tonight with his best Divisional Round SGP paying out at +500 odds:
💵 Rams vs. Bears SGP bets
- Puka Nacua Over 101.5 receiving yards (-111) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Rams Over 29.5 points (+130) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Caleb Williams 250+ passing yards (+170) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Best SGP odds: +500 via DraftKings ($10 to win $50)
See Wood's full analysis in his Rams vs. Bears same-game parlay, including his analysis for all three SGP bets for the Divisional Round. You can follow all of our NFL same-game parlay bets for the biggest games every week.
📊 Rams vs. Bears odds: NFL Divisional Round
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📺 How to watch Rams vs. Bears: NFL Divisional Round
- Date: Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026
- Kickoff: 6:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Soldier Field (Chicago)
- TV: NBC/Peacock
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