Here is the Pickwatch BetSmart Preview for the Los Angeles Rams vs. Chicago Bears game in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs.

Los Angeles Rams vs. Chicago Bears Game Info

Date: Sunday, January 19, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM ET
Location: Soldier Field — Chicago, Illinois
TV: FOX

Rams vs. Bears Betting Odds

Point Spread
- Rams -3.5
- Bears +3.5
Moneyline
- Rams -200
- Bears +165
Total
- Over/Under 48.5

Season Betting Records

Moneyline
- Rams: 12-5
- Bears: 8-9
Against the Spread
- Rams: 12-6
- Bears: 11-7
Totals (Over-Under)
- Rams: 11-7
- Bears: 9-8-1

Los Angeles Rams (13-5) @ Chicago Bears (12-6) Preview

Chicago hosts a playoff game built for cold-weather football and defensive execution. The Bears thrive at home when they can shorten games, control the run, and force opponents into conservative offensive approaches. Their defense is aggressive and opportunistic, especially when weather and crowd noise become factors.

The Rams enter as a disciplined, experience-driven team that relies on efficiency rather than raw explosiveness. Los Angeles has shown an ability to stay competitive in tight games by winning situational football, particularly on third down and in the red zone. Their success in this matchup hinges on protection and avoiding early negative plays.

Chicago’s offensive path is getting the run game unstuck (it dipped late), then using play-action to punish over-aggression. The Rams’ path is simpler: win the line, force long-yardage, and keep Williams from extending downs into explosives.

Weather at Soldier Field is expected to be cloudy and very cold in the low 20s, with winds around 10-15 mph — conditions that favor Chicago’s style. Injury concerns for the Rams are limited, as most players who had some concerns like Matthew Stafford (Finger) are listed as good to go. The Bears, however, will be without defensive back Nick McCloud, while wide receiver Rome Odunze is listed as Questionable.

Rams/Bears Head-to-Head (H2H) Stats and Analysis

The Chicago Bears lead the all-time series 55-39-3 against the Los Angeles Rams. Here are the last 5 meetings:

Chicago Bears 24, Los Angeles Rams 18 — September 29, 2024
Los Angeles Rams 34, Chicago Bears 14 — September 12, 2021
Los Angeles Rams 24, Chicago Bears 10 — October 26, 2020
Los Angeles Rams 17, Chicago Bears 7 — November 17, 2019
Chicago Bears 15, Los Angeles Rams 6 — December 9, 2018

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