NFL Prop Bets: Carolina Panthers vs Los Angeles Rams - Wild Card Round

The Los Angeles Rams (12-5) face the Carolina Panthers (8-9) at Bank of America Stadium for Wild Card Round. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Saturday's matchup. The Rams are favored to win at -560, currently marked as 10.0-point favorites, while the Panthers are at +410.

The total points line is set at 44.5, with OVER at -115 and UNDER at -106, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 27-17 LA Rams.

The Rams (-118) have a 12-5-0 ATS record this season, while the Panthers (-103) hold a record of 10-7-0.
The Rams have a 10-7-0 O/U record this season (meaning 10 games have gone over the total points line and seven have gone under). The Panthers have a 7-10-0 O/U record.

Points on the board

The Rams averaged 30.5 points per game during the regular season (1st in the league). Comparatively, the Panthers averaged only 18.3 (27th).
Defensively, the Rams gave up 20.4 points per game during the regular season (10th in the league), while the Panthers gave up an average of 22.4 points (15th).

Moving the chains

With an average of 394.6, the Rams ranked 1st in the league for total yards per game during the regular season. Comparatively, the Panthers ranked 27th with just 295.6 yards per game.
In terms of yards allowed, the Rams gave up 327.5 per game during the regular season (17th in the league), while the Panthers gave up an average of 327.2 (16th).

Ascendency in the air

The Rams recorded 268.1 passing yards per game during the regular season (1st in the league). Comparatively, the Panthers' defense gave up 203.9 passing yards per game (15th).
Meanwhile, the Panthers recorded 179.3 passing yards per game during the regular season (26th in the league), while the Rams' defense gave up 216.7 passing yards per game (19th).

Advantage on the ground

Looking at the ground game, the Rams recorded 126.6 rushing yards per game during the regular season (7th in the league). This may be an area the Panthers should look to focus on given they ranked 20th for opponent rushing yards, conceding 123.3 per game.
On the other hand, the Panthers recorded 116.3 rushing yards per game during the regular season (19th in the league), while the Rams are giving up 110.8 rushing yards per game (12th).

Protecting the ball

Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Rams recorded 26 total takeaways during the regular season (5th in the league), while the Panthers recorded 21 (T10th).
On offense, the Rams recorded 15 total giveaways during the regular season (T4th in the league), bettering the Panthers' number of 23 (T21st).

First to Score

The Rams are -190 to score first, while the Panthers are +145.

The Rams have scored first in nine of their 17 games this season.
The Panthers have scored first in eight of their 17 games this season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

The Rams are -240 to record the first touchdown, while the Panthers are +195.

The Rams have recorded the first touchdown in 10 of their 17 games this season.
The Panthers have recorded the first touchdown in seven of their 17 games this season.

First Scoring Play

Play	Frequency	Odds
LA Rams Touchdown	7 / 17	+134
LA Rams Field Goal	2 / 17	+319
LA Rams Safety	0 / 17	+7400
Carolina Touchdown	5 / 17	+394
Carolina Field Goal	3 / 17	+372
Carolina Safety	0 / 17	+7000

Which team will get a quick start?

The Rams are -278 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Panthers are +227.

The Rams have been the first to score 10 points in 12 of their 17 games this season.
The Panthers have been the first to score 10 points in five of their 17 games this season.