Panthers vs Rams Prediction and Preview - NFL Wild Card Round 2026
Last updated: Jan 10, 2026, 9:31PM | Published: Jan 5, 2026, 11:55AM
The Carolina Panthers will face the favoured Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card Round of the NFL Playoffs at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, commencing at 8:30am AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Panthers vs Rams game, plus the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Carolina vs LA Rams NFL game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Rams an 82% 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 listed here:
- Head to Head: Panthers $5.25, Rams $1.17
- Line: Panthers +10 ($1.91), Rams -10 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 45 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 $5.25 and the Rams at $1.17.
The Panthers are 10-point underdogs against the Rams, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Rams (-10) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 45 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Panthers and the Rams have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 45-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Panthers vs Rams: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Carolina at $5.25 with Bet365
- Line: Rams -10 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 45 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Panthers vs Rams betting tips are based on world-class modelling and betting expertise to provide you with the best possible advice every day of the year.
While the Rams have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Panthers to win is our preferred option due to the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a bettor.
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 27-17.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
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18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Panthers vs Rams: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score an anytime touchdown in Panthers vs Rams? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Los Angeles' Davante Adams is the most likely player to score the first TD in Panthers vs Rams.
Adams has a 12.8% chance of scoring the first TD at Bank of America Stadium, while the Rams WR has a 51.5% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for the complete list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Panthers First TD Tips
- Tetairoa McMillan: 7.2% probability
- Rico Dowdle: 6.8% probability
- Jalen Coker: 4.6% probability
- Chuba Hubbard: 3.8% probability
- Tommy Tremble: 3.0% probability
Rams First TD Tips
- Davante Adams: 12.8% probability
- Kyren Williams: 12.2% probability
- Puka Nacua: 10.9% probability
- Blake Corum: 6.6% probability
- Tyler Higbee: 4.9% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Panthers Anytime TD Tips
- Tetairoa McMillan: 31.8% probability
- Rico Dowdle: 30.5% probability
- Jalen Coker: 21.9% probability
- Chuba Hubbard: 18.4% probability
- Tommy Tremble: 14.7% probability
Rams Anytime TD Tips
- Davante Adams: 51.5% probability
- Kyren Williams: 49.8% probability
- Puka Nacua: 46.2% probability
- Blake Corum: 31.4% probability
- Tyler Higbee: 24.1% probability
Panthers-Rams Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Panthers' Bryce Young is projected for 197 passing yards. The Rams' Matthew Stafford is expected to throw for 268 yards.
Panthers Starting QB
- Bryce Young: 197 projected passing yards
Rams Starting QB
- Matthew Stafford: 268 projected passing yards
Panthers Rushing Yards
- Rico Dowdle: 50 projected yards
- Chuba Hubbard: 29 projected yards
- Bryce Young: 18 projected yards
Rams Rushing Yards
- Kyren Williams: 73 projected yards
- Blake Corum: 46 projected yards
- Puka Nacua: 4 projected yards
Panthers Receiving Yards
- Tetairoa McMillan: 60 projected yards
- Jalen Coker: 42 projected yards
- Tommy Tremble: 23 projected yards
- Rico Dowdle: 17 projected yards
- Xavier Legette: 17 projected yards
Rams Receiving Yards
- Puka Nacua: 94 projected yards
- Davante Adams: 58 projected yards
- Tyler Higbee: 28 projected yards
- Colby Parkinson: 26 projected yards
- Kyren Williams: 15 projected yards
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Carolina vs LA Rams game.
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Panthers vs Rams: Essential Details
The game between the Panthers and Rams at Bank of America Stadium is scheduled to start 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 noted.
Conclusion
Our Carolina vs LA Rams predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all 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 trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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