The Los Angeles Rams and the Carolina Panthers meet in NFL Playoff Wild Card Round action from Bank of America Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Panthers vs Rams Prediction.
Los Angeles Rams Recap
The Los Angeles Rams come into this game after finishing the regular season with an overall record of 12-5 on the year.
Rams Looking For Back-To-Back Wild Card Round Wins
Matthew Stafford has thrown for 4,707 yards, 46 touchdowns and 8 interceptions on 65% passing while Kyren Williams has rushed for 1,252 yards and 10 touchdowns to lead the Rams on the ground and Blake Corum has 746 rushing yards with 6 TDs. Puka Nacua has a team-high 129 catches for 1,715 yards and 10 TDs while Davante Adams has 60 grabs for 789 yards and 14 touchdowns. Colby Parkinson has 43 catches for 408 yards and 8 touchdowns and seven more Rams have 150+ receiving yards as well this season. On defense, Nate Landman has a team-high 132 total tackles including 64 solo tackles. Byron Young has a team-high 12 sacks while Jared Verse has 7.5 sacks. The Rams’ defense as a whole has combined for 47 sacks and 16 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Los Angeles Rams will win
- The Rams have won each of their last six games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Panthers have lost eight of their last nine home games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Rams have covered the spread in each of their last seven games in January.
- The Panthers have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games without D.J. Wonnum.
Los Angeles Rams Player Prop Facts
- Matthew Stafford has recorded 25+ completions in eight of his nine previous January road appearances.
- Puka Nacua has scored at least one touchdown in each of the Rams’ last four games against teams that held a losing record.
- Matthew Stafford has recorded 298+ passing yards in eight of his nine previous January road appearances.
- Kyren Williams has recorded 69+ rushing yards in each of the Rams’ last 11 road games against NFC opponents.
- Kyren Williams has recorded 84+ rushing and receiving yards in 10 of the Rams’ last 11 road games against NFC opponents.
- Colby Parkinson has recorded 21+ receiving yards in each of the Rams’ last seven games.
- Matthew Stafford ranked 1st in the NFL in passing yards (4707) during the reg. season.
Carolina Panthers Recap
The Carolina Panthers come into the playoffs as the NFC South champions, finishing the year at 8-9 this season.
Panthers Making First Playoff Appearance Since 2017
Bryce Young has thrown for 3,011 yards, 23 touchdowns and 11 interceptions on 63.6% passing while Andy Dalton has 293 passing yards, a touchdown and an interception on 67.6% passing. Rico Dowdle has a team-high 1,076 rushing yards and 6 TDs and Chuba Hubbard has 511 rushing yards as well this season. Tetairoa McMillan has a team-high 70 catches for 1,014 yards and 7 TDs, Jalen Coker has 394 receiving yards and Xavier Legette has 363 receiving yards and 3 TDs. Seven more Panthers have 100+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Christian Rozeboom has a team-high 122 total tackles. Derrick Brown and Nic Scourton each have 5 sacks while Jaycee Horn has a team-high 5 interceptions and Mike Jackson has 4 interceptions. As a unit, Carolina’s defense has combined for 30 sacks and 15 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Carolina Panthers will win
- The Panthers have won each of their last five games as home underdogs following a loss.
- The Rams have lost each of their last two games as favorites against NFC South opponents.
- The Panthers have covered the spread in each of their last 13 games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Rams have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five road games without Kyren Williams.
Carolina Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Chuba Hubbard has scored a touchdown in three of the Panthers’ last four home games against teams that held a winning record.
- Xavier Legette has recorded 22+ receiving yards in seven of the Panthers’ last eight games as heavy underdogs (>+7.0 points).
- Chuba Hubbard has recorded 27+ rushing yards in each of his last 17 appearances following a road loss.
- Chuba Hubbard has recorded 49+ rushing and receiving yards in 19 of his last 20 appearances following a road loss.
- Andy Dalton has recorded 260+ passing yards in three of his last four appearances against NFC West opponents.
- Andy Dalton has recorded 26+ completions in four of his last five appearances with his team as an underdog against NFC West opponents.
- Heading into the Wild Card Round, Jaycee Horn has recorded the equal-most interceptions in a single game this season (2 vs Jets, Week 7).
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Rams’ last seven road games against NFC opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Panthers’ last six games without Chuba Hubbard have gone OVER the total points line.
Panthers vs Rams Prediction
I’m on the Panthers and the points. Road favorites in the playoffs haven’t been profitable the last couple of seasons, and the Panthers already beat the Rams in this building earlier this year. I’m not sure if it happens again, but I think the Rams need to be on upset watch. Give me the Panthers and the points.