The energy in Charlotte promises to be electric as the Carolina Panthers host their first playoff game in a decade, welcoming the high-powered Los Angeles Rams for a Saturday afternoon showdown.
While the Rams arrive with an elite offense and Super Bowl aspirations, the Panthers enter as gritty underdogs, carrying the confidence of their Week 13 upset over Los Angeles. With a raucous Bank of America Stadium crowd behind them, Carolina aims to prove their improbable division title was no fluke against a Rams team seeking redemption.
Did you know you can wager on Rams vs. Panthers at prediction markets like Kalshi? Learn more about the many markets available and discover our best bets below.
Rams/Panthers predictions
| Result | |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles to win | Trade at Kalshi |
| Rams -10.5 — YES | Trade at Kalshi |
| Over 46.5 | Trade at Kalshi |
| Blake Corum to score a TD | Trade at Kalshi |
| Tetairoa McMillan to score a TD | Trade at Kalshi |
Who will win Rams vs Panthers at prediction markets?
The Rams are currently trading at 82 cents to win — which means they are trading at an 82% implied probability of winning, or -456 odds — while the Panthers are trading at 18 cents, which means a 18% implied probability or +456 odds.
This puts a prediction market right on par with sportsbooks, which have the Rams anywhere from -541 to -625, while the Panthers are +380 to +450.
Our prediction: Rams to win
Covers betting analyst Neil Parker expects the Rams to win and cover the -10.5 point spread with ease against the Panthers.
He values the extensive postseason experience of Rams MVP candidate Matthew Stafford, who has appeared in 10 playoff games and led Los Angeles to a victory at Super Bowl LVI in 2022. Panthers QB Bryce Young, meanwhile, is making his first playoff start against the fourth-ranked defense in DVOA and finished 20 spots below Stafford in EPA+CPOE composite during the regular season.
See more of Neil's analysis in his Rams vs. Panthers predictions.
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Rams vs Panthers props at prediction markets
Beyond the winner of the game, there are several other markets available for Rams vs. Panthers at Kalshi, including the spread, total, and team total for the game, plus player touchdown props and quarterback passing markets.
"Yes" on Rams -10.5 means the Rams will cover the spread, while "No" on Rams -10.5 means the Panthers will cover — with each side priced based on the implied probability (which can be converted to American, Decimal, or Fraction odds using our Covers odds converter).
Rams vs Panthers spread and total at prediction markets
| Outcome | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Rams -10.5 | 49¢ (+104) | 52¢ (-108) |
| Over 46.5 | 51¢ (-104) | 51¢ (-104) |
Our prediction: Rams -10.5 (YES) and Over 46.5
There's no hiding the fact there's a massive talent gap between the Rams and Panthers. Los Angeles led the NFL with 30.5 PPG, powered by MVP frontrunner Matthew Stafford (4,707 yards, 46 TDs) and the return of league-leading TD receiver Davante Adams.
Defensively, the Rams face a Panthers squad with a -69 point differential, the fourth-worst for a playoff team in history. Although Carolina won the Week 13 meeting, that was fueled by uncharacteristic Rams turnovers, and the Rams' elite efficiency should secure a dominant double-digit victory with a healthy roster.
If you want to explore alternate spreads and totals, Kalshi does offer additional lines, with spreads ranging from Carolina -7.5 to Rams -23.5, and alternate totals available.
Rams vs Panthers touchdown props at prediction markets
| Player | Anytime TD | First TD |
|---|---|---|
 Kyren Williams |
59¢ (-144) | 17¢ (+488) |
| Puka Nacua |
50¢ (+100) | 14¢ (+614) |
| Blake Corum |
34¢ (+194) | 9¢ (+1011) |
| Tyler Higbee |
24¢ (+317) | 6¢ (+1567) |
 Rico Dowdle |
40¢ (+150) | 9¢ (+1101) |
| Tetairoa McMillan |
35¢ (+186) | 7¢ (+1329) |
| Jalen Coker |
24¢ (+317) | 5¢ (+1900) |
| Chuba Hubbard |
22¢ (+355) | 5¢ (+1900) |
Our predictions: Blake Corum and Tetairoa McMillan to score an anytime touchdown
Rams RB Blake Corum scored against Carolina in Week 13 and has five touchdowns in his last seven games. Facing a Panthers defense that allowed 20 rushing scores this season, Corum’s significant 30% red-zone carry share makes him a high-value threat to find the end zone.
Tetairoa McMillan has been nothing short of outstanding in his rookie year. The former Arizona Wildcat has caught 70 passes for 1,014 yards while collecting seven touchdowns and had a TD against the Rams in November.
Note that you can bet yes and no for TD props at Kalshi, as well as multiple TDs and first TDs.
Check out our Rams vs. Panthers anytime touchdown scorer predictions for more analysis.
Other Rams vs Panthers props available at prediction markets
- Alternate spreads/totals
- Team totals (and alternate team totals)
- QB passing yards (and TDs)
- Rushing yards
- Receiving yards (and receptions)
- Whether various phrases will be mentioned during the broadcast
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