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Rams vs. Panthers prediction: Why Rams are favored to win Wild Card game [2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Los Angeles Rams vs Carolina Panthers predictions for NFL Saturday.
The Carolina Panthers and Los Angeles Rams will lock horns on Wild Card weekend of the NFL Playoffs at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, with kickoff at 4:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NFL model predicts the Rams as the most likely winner of the Rams vs. Panthers game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of this week's matchup, including projected touchdown scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Rams vs. Panthers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Since our Rams-Panthers predictions earlier in the week, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NFL game between the Rams and Panthers 10,000 times as part of our NFL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Rams an 82% chance of beating the Panthers. Our predicted final score has the Rams winning 27-17.
According to our model, the Panthers (+10.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 45.5 points has a 53% chance of staying under.
To see win probabilities for every matchup this week, check out our expert NFL Week 19 straight up picks.
Rams vs. Panthers odds
We have researched the best NFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rams | Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -10.5 (-102) | +10.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -550 | +450 |
| Total | o45.5 (-104) | u45.5 (-118) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rams vs. Panthers picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Panthers +10.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Panthers | +450 |
| Total | Under 45.5 | -118 |
According to our NFL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Panthers +10.5 at the spread.
Rams vs. Panthers TD scorers
Who will score a touchdown in Rams vs. Panthers?
According to our list of touchdown scorer predictions for today, Davante Adams is most likely to score an anytime touchdown in Rams vs. Panthers.
Our projections give Adams a 51.5% chance of scoring a TD at Bank of America Stadium, while the wide receiver is a 12.8% chance of scoring the first touchdown the game.
Anytime touchdown scorer predictions
Los Angeles Rams
| Player | Anytime TD Probability |
|---|---|
| Davante Adams (WR) | 51.5% |
| Kyren Williams (RB) | 49.8% |
| Puka Nacua (WR) | 46.2% |
| Blake Corum (RB) | 31.4% |
| Tyler Higbee (TE) | 24.1% |
Carolina Panthers
| Player | Anytime TD Probability |
|---|---|
| Tetairoa McMillan (WR) | 31.8% |
| Rico Dowdle (RB) | 30.5% |
| Jalen Coker (WR) | 21.9% |
| Chuba Hubbard (RB) | 18.4% |
| Tommy Tremble (TE) | 14.7% |
First touchdown scorer predictions
Los Angeles Rams
| Player | First TD Probability |
|---|---|
| Davante Adams (WR) | 12.8% |
| Kyren Williams (RB) | 12.2% |
| Puka Nacua (WR) | 10.9% |
| Blake Corum (RB) | 6.6% |
| Tyler Higbee (TE) | 4.9% |
Carolina Panthers
| Player | First TD Probability |
|---|---|
| Tetairoa McMillan (WR) | 7.2% |
| Rico Dowdle (RB) | 6.8% |
| Jalen Coker (WR) | 4.6% |
| Chuba Hubbard (RB) | 3.8% |
| Tommy Tremble (TE) | 3.0% |
Rams vs Panthers player props
Discover our predictions for the players likely to lead in passing, rushing and receiving yards for both the Rams and Panthers. Head to our NFL player projections page now to access a full list of player prop projections for every offensive player in this matchup and all other Week 19 games.
Quarterbacks
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Rams' Matthew Stafford is projected to have a big game with 268 passing yards, while the Panthers' Bryce Young is expected to throw for 197 yards.
| Player | Proj. Pass Yards |
|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford (LA) | 268 |
| Bryce Young (CAR) | 197 |
Rams rushing
| Player | Proj. Rush Yards |
|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | 73 |
| Blake Corum | 46 |
| Puka Nacua | 4 |
Panthers rushing
| Player | Proj. Rush Yards |
|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | 50 |
| Chuba Hubbard | 29 |
| Bryce Young | 18 |
Rams receiving
| Player | Proj. Rec. Yards |
|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | 94 |
| Davante Adams | 58 |
| Tyler Higbee | 28 |
| Colby Parkinson | 26 |
| Kyren Williams | 15 |
Panthers receiving
| Player | Proj. Rec. Yards |
|---|---|
| Tetairoa McMillan | 60 |
| Jalen Coker | 42 |
| Tommy Tremble | 23 |
| Rico Dowdle | 17 |
| Xavier Legette | 17 |
Rams vs. Panthers game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's game between the Panthers and Rams at Bank of America Stadium is scheduled to begin at 4:30 PM ET.
- Who: Los Angeles Rams vs. Carolina Panthers
- Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
- Time: 4:30 PM ET/1:30PM PT
- Venue: Bank of America Stadium
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Conclusion
We predict the Rams, with an 82% win probability, will likely beat the Panthers on Saturday.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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