Panthers vs Rams Prediction and Preview - NFL Wild Card Round 2026
Last updated: Jan 7, 2026, 5:05AM | Published: Jan 5, 2026, 11:55AM
The Carolina Panthers will sqaure off with the favoured Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card Round of the NFL Playoffs at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, starting at 8:30am AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Panthers vs Rams game, as well as the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Carolina vs LA Rams NFL game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Rams an 83% chance of defeating the Panthers at Bank of America Stadium.
Panthers vs Rams: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NFL game at Bank of America Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: Panthers $5.00, Rams $1.18
- Line: Panthers +10.5 ($1.91), Rams -10.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 46.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Panthers at $5.00 and the Rams at $1.18.
The Panthers are listed as 10.5-point underdogs against the Rams, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Rams (-10.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 46.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Panthers and the Rams have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 46.5-point over/under is expected to is also considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Panthers vs Rams: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: LA Rams at $1.18 with Bet365
- Line: Rams -10.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 46.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Panthers vs Rams best bets are based on detailed modelling and gambling intelligence to give you the best possible advice 24/7.
Panthers vs Rams: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Panthers vs Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday is the Rams winning 28-18.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Carolina vs LA Rams game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Panthers vs Rams: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score the first touchdown in Panthers vs Rams? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Los Angeles' Kyren Williams is the most likely player to score the first TD in Panthers vs Rams.
Williams has an 11.9% chance of getting in for six first at Bank of America Stadium, while the Rams RB has a 52.1% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for the full list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Panthers First TD Tips
- Rico Dowdle: 7.1% probability
- Tetairoa McMillan: 6.9% probability
- Jalen Coker: 4.7% probability
- Chuba Hubbard: 3.8% probability
- Xavier Legette: 2.9% probability
Rams First TD Tips
- Kyren Williams: 11.9% probability
- Davante Adams: 11.7% probability
- Puka Nacua: 9.8% probability
- Blake Corum: 6.8% probability
- Tyler Higbee: 4.4% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Panthers Anytime TD Tips
- Rico Dowdle: 32.8% probability
- Tetairoa McMillan: 32.3% probability
- Jalen Coker: 23.2% probability
- Chuba Hubbard: 19.4% probability
- Xavier Legette: 15.0% probability
Rams Anytime TD Tips
- Kyren Williams: 52.1% probability
- Davante Adams: 51.5% probability
- Puka Nacua: 45.5% probability
- Blake Corum: 34.3% probability
- Tyler Higbee: 23.7% probability
Panthers-Rams Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Panthers' Bryce Young is projected for 199 passing yards, while the Rams' Matthew Stafford is expected to throw for 272 yards.
Panthers Starting QB
- Bryce Young: 199 projected passing yards
Rams Starting QB
- Matthew Stafford: 272 projected passing yards
Panthers Rushing Yards
- Rico Dowdle: 50 projected yards
- Chuba Hubbard: 28 projected yards
- Bryce Young: 19 projected yards
Rams Rushing Yards
- Kyren Williams: 71 projected yards
- Blake Corum: 45 projected yards
- Puka Nacua: 4 projected yards
Panthers Receiving Yards
- Tetairoa McMillan: 59 projected yards
- Jalen Coker: 41 projected yards
- Xavier Legette: 22 projected yards
- Tommy Tremble: 21 projected yards
- Rico Dowdle: 18 projected yards
Rams Receiving Yards
- Puka Nacua: 95 projected yards
- Davante Adams: 59 projected yards
- Tyler Higbee: 28 projected yards
- Colby Parkinson: 24 projected yards
- Kyren Williams: 16 projected yards
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Panthers vs Rams: Essential Details
The match-up between the Panthers and Rams at Bank of America Stadium is scheduled to commence at 8:30am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Carolina Panthers vs Los Angeles Rams
- Playoff Round: NFL Wild Card Weekend
- Date: Sunday 11 January 2026
- Time: 8:30am AEDT
- Venue: Bank of America Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Carolina vs LA Rams predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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