The Los Angeles Rams finished the 2025 NFL season with five losses, three of which came in their final six games. They will face the Carolina Panthers in the Wild Card Weekend game at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.
Los Angeles (12-5) has reached ten wins for the third consecutive season, ranking as the No. 5 seed in the NFC, two games behind the top-seeded Seattle Seahawks. They lost an earlier matchup against Carolina, 31-28, further motivating them in this playoff encounter.
Despite being a wild card entry, the Rams are among the favorites to win Super Bowl LX, holding the second-best odds at DraftKings, listed at +425, behind the Seahawks at +330.
On the other hand, Carolina (8-9) returns to postseason play for the first time since 2017, making them only the fifth team in NFL history to qualify for the playoffs with a losing record. They share this feat alongside the 2022 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, despite being on the losing end against them in their last regular season game, 16-14.
In terms of betting, the Rams are currently 10.5-point favorites, with an over/under set at 46.5 points for the game. The initial spread for this matchup opened at Rams -10, showing slight movement since then.
Betting Profiles
Rams Betting Summary
- Opening Win Total: 10.5 wins
- Current Record: 12-5
- Against the Spread (ATS): 12-5
- Over/Under Record: 10-7
The Rams have been effective in covering spreads, having done so in seven of their last ten games. Key player Matthew Stafford led the league in both passing yards and touchdowns during the regular season.
Panthers Betting Summary
- Opening Win Total: 6.5 wins
- Current Record: 8-9
- Against the Spread (ATS): 10-7
- Over/Under Record: 7-10
Carolina has alternated between covers and non-covers in recent games. For them to break this cycle, they’ll need quarterback Bryce Young to shine as he did in their Week 13 victory over the Rams, throwing for three touchdown passes.
Prop Pick
Kyren Williams Over 63.5 rushing yards (-110): Williams has shown consistency and effectiveness throughout the season, making him a solid pick for this matchup. He averaged significant rushing yards across recent games.
