Rams vs Cardinals Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 18, 2026
Last updated: Dec 30, 2025, 8:30AM | Published: Dec 30, 2025, 5:20AM
The Los Angeles Rams will sqaure off with the Arizona Cardinals in NFL Week 18 action at SoFi Stadium on Monday, commencing at 8:25am AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Rams vs Cardinals game, as well as the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's LA Rams vs Arizona NFL match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Rams a 73% chance of defeating the Cardinals at SoFi Stadium.
Rams vs Cardinals: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at SoFi Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: Rams $1.26, Cardinals $4.00
- Line: Rams -7.5 ($1.91), Cardinals +7.5 ($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 Rams at $1.26 and the Cardinals at $4.00.
The Rams are listed as 7.5-point favourites against the Cardinals, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Cardinals (+7.5) 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 model, the Cardinals (+7.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 46.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Rams vs Cardinals: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Arizona at $4.00 with Bet365
- Line: Cardinals +7.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 46.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Rams vs Cardinals predictions are based on world-class modelling and wagering expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Rams have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Cardinals to win is our recommended option due to the 1.6% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.
Rams vs Cardinals: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Rams vs Cardinals at SoFi Stadium in Week 18 is the Rams winning 26-20.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the LA Rams vs Arizona game in Week 18, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Rams vs Cardinals: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score the first touchdown in Rams vs Cardinals? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Los Angeles' Kyren Williams is the most likely player to score the first TD in Rams vs Cardinals.
Williams has a 12.8% chance of scoring the first TD at SoFi Stadium, while the Rams RB has a 53.9% chance of reaching the end zone at any point during the game.
Scroll down for the full list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Rams First TD Tips
- Kyren Williams: 12.8% probability
- Blake Corum: 8.5% probability
- Puka Nacua: 8.4% probability
- Colby Parkinson: 4.7% probability
- Konata Mumpfield: 4.3% probability
Cardinals First TD Tips
- Trey McBride: 9.6% probability
- Michael Wilson: 7.0% probability
- Marvin Harrison: 6.8% probability
- Emari Demercado: 4.8% probability
- Michael Carter: 3.6% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Rams Anytime TD Tips
- Kyren Williams: 53.9% probability
- Blake Corum: 40.1% probability
- Puka Nacua: 39.9% probability
- Colby Parkinson: 24.9% probability
- Konata Mumpfield: 22.7% probability
Cardinals Anytime TD Tips
- Trey McBride: 38.8% probability
- Michael Wilson: 29.9% probability
- Marvin Harrison: 29.1% probability
- Emari Demercado: 21.5% probability
- Michael Carter: 16.5% probability
Rams-Cardinals Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Rams' Matthew Stafford is projected for 264 passing yards, while the Cardinals' Jacoby Brissett is expected to throw for 233 yards.
Rams Starting QB
- Matthew Stafford: 264 projected passing yards
Cardinals Starting QB
- Jacoby Brissett: 233 projected passing yards
Rams Rushing Yards
- Kyren Williams: 67 projected yards
- Blake Corum: 47 projected yards
- Matthew Stafford: 4 projected yards
Cardinals Rushing Yards
- Michael Carter: 46 projected yards
- Emari Demercado: 28 projected yards
- Jacoby Brissett: 13 projected yards
Rams Receiving Yards
- Puka Nacua: 75 projected yards
- Konata Mumpfield: 31 projected yards
- Xavier Smith: 23 projected yards
- Colby Parkinson: 23 projected yards
- Terrance Ferguson: 21 projected yards
Cardinals Receiving Yards
- Trey McBride: 63 projected yards
- Marvin Harrison: 51 projected yards
- Michael Wilson: 51 projected yards
- Xavier Weaver: 16 projected yards
- Jalen Brooks: 12 projected yards
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the LA Rams vs Arizona match-up.
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Rams vs Cardinals: Week 18 Essential Details
The NFL Week 18 game between the Rams and Cardinals at SoFi Stadium is scheduled to commence at 8:25am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals
- Date: Monday 5 January 2026
- Time: 8:25am AEDT
- Venue: SoFi Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
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