The Wild Card round brings an intriguing matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and the Carolina Panthers—a game defined by conflicting trends. Los Angeles enters the postseason scorching hot, while Carolina’s recent results point in the opposite direction. Add in some sharp home/road splits and opposing total trends, and this matchup becomes one of the most interesting puzzles of the weekend.

Below is a breakdown of team trends, totals, and DFS-friendly angles to help frame the Rams–Panthers Wild Card game.

Los Angeles Rams: Momentum & January Dominance

The Rams have been one of the hottest teams in football heading into the playoffs.

  • 4–1 ATS in their last 5 games
  • 9–3 straight up in their last 12 games
  • 7–0 ATS in their last 7 games played in January

Scoring has been a major storyline for Los Angeles:

  • The total has gone OVER in 6 straight Rams games
  • The OVER has hit in 5 straight Rams road games
  • The OVER has hit in 5 straight Rams games vs NFC opponents

Against NFC South foes, Los Angeles has also been reliable:

  • 13–5 SU in their last 18 games vs NFC South teams

However, this matchup hasn’t always been friendly in Carolina.

  • 3–7 SU in their last 10 games vs the Panthers
  • 1–6 ATS in their last 7 road games against Carolina

Carolina Panthers: Home Strength, January Struggles

Carolina’s overall form hasn’t been strong, but the Panthers have consistently delivered at home and against the spread.

  • 10–4 ATS in their last 14 home games
  • 6–1 ATS in their last 7 home games vs the Rams

Despite that success at home, recent results are mixed:

  • 2–4 SU in their last 6 games
  • 2–8 SU in their last 10 games played in January
  • 1–4 SU in their last 5 Saturday games

Totals trends for Carolina often point in the opposite direction of the Rams:

  • The UNDER has hit in 5 of Carolina’s last 6 games
  • The UNDER has hit in 6 of the last 9 Panthers games vs the Rams
  • The UNDER has hit in 4 of the last 5 games vs NFC opponents

One exception to note:

  • The OVER has hit in 5 of Carolina’s last 7 games vs NFC West teams

Totals Outlook: Clash of Styles

This Wild Card matchup sets up a classic totals conflict:

  • Rams: Riding a strong OVER streak, especially on the road
  • Panthers: Trending UNDER overall, particularly at home and in January

How this total plays out may depend on game control. If Los Angeles dictates pace and continues its offensive rhythm, the Rams’ OVER trend could extend. If Carolina slows the game and leans on home-field familiarity, the UNDER trends gain credibility.

Game Flow & DFS Perspective

From a DFS and parlay standpoint, this matchup offers multiple angles:

  • Rams’ recent form suggests confidence and scoring upside
  • Panthers’ home ATS success indicates competitiveness, even if wins are hard to come by

Recent trends can often reveal edges that season-long stats miss. Before locking in a side or total, it’s always worth checking how teams have been performing against the spread and in over/under markets to better understand game flow and scoring expectations.

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