After a thrilling 20-point comeback against the Packers, the Chicago Bears will look to continue their momentum into tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Rams (-3.5). As two of the best second-half teams in the league, over 26.5 second-half points (+122) is an intriguing option.
Rams vs Bears Betting Predictions
All odds are courtesy of bet365, correct at the time of publishing, and subject to change.
- First Half: Rams -2.5 @ 4/5 with bet365
- Over 26.5 Second-Half Points @ 5/4 with bet365
- Over 48.5 Points @ 10/11 with bet365
Bears Constantly Off to Slow Starts
The Los Angeles Rams got off to a fast start in their 34-31 Wild Card victory over the Panthers. They led 14-0 under three minutes into the second quarter and went into halftime with a 17-14 lead. Over their last 12 games, the Rams have led by three or more points at halftime ten times.
On the other hand, the Chicago Bears have become synonymous with slow starts and late comebacks. They’ve managed seven fourth-quarter comebacks this season, and have trailed by three or more points at halftime in each of their last four games.
I wouldn’t at all be surprised if Matthew Stafford and the Rams have their way with the Bears’ woeful and banged-up secondary in the first half like Jordan Love and the Packers did. Go with Rams -2.5 in the first half.
- Rams vs Bears Prediction 1: First Half: Rams -2.5 @ 4/5 with bet365
Another Wild Ending at Soldier Field?
Just as the Bears are generally terrible in first halves, they tend to come alive in the second half of games. 28 of the Bears’ 31 points in last Saturday’s victory against the Packers were scored in the second half.
Chicago has scored at least 14 points in the second half in its preceding eight games. Bears QB Caleb Williams has earned the Iceman moniker for his ability to ice games in the fourth quarter, and he was at the center of the comeback against the Packers.
Incredibly, the Rams have actually scored more second-half points than the Bears this season, with 15.1 per game. Together, these teams have combined for a whopping 30 points per game in second halves.
LA has scored at least 17 second-half points in six straight games, and this game has the potential for another wild finish. Over 26.5 second-half points is my top pick of the game.
- Rams vs Bears Prediction 2: Over 26.5 Second-Half Points @ 5/4 with bet365
Expect a High-Scoring Game Given Struggling Defenses
These have been two of the leakiest defenses in the NFL over the previous three games. The Bears gave up 21 first-half points to the Packers last weekend and have allowed 29.3 points per game in their last three.
Meanwhile, the Rams gave up 31 points to a middling Panthers offense in the Wild Card round and have allowed 26 PPG in their previous three games. Both secondaries are average at best, meaning both QBs could find some success tonight.
The total opened at 51.5 points, but it is slated to be 17 degrees during kickoff. So, it has fallen to 48.5. Historically, there’s only around an eight percent dip in passing production with extreme cold. That leaves plenty of room for the over to cash in on an eighth straight Rams game.
- Rams vs Bears Prediction 3: Over 48.5 Points @ 10/11 with bet365