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Opening odds for Rams vs. Panthers in 2026 NFC Wild Card Round

Opening odds for Rams vs. Panthers in 2026 NFC Wild Card Round

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By: Ciaran Doyle

The 2025/26 NFL regular season has finished, and with that, the playoffs have arrived. The field in the NFC is set, and we have quite a few mouthwatering matchups to look forward to. Up first, the #5 seed Rams travel to Carolina to take on the #4 seed Panthers on Wild Card Weekend.

The Carolina Panthers needed a Week 18 win from the Falcons to win the NFC South and advance to the playoffs. Atlanta managed a 19-17 win over the Saints, which booked Carolina a spot in the postseason.

The Rams finished one game behind the Seattle Seahawks to lose out on the NFC West crown. The Rams will be disappointed with their finish to the season, losing two of their last three games to ultimately miss out on the #1 seed and find themselves in the Wild Card round.

These teams met in Carolina in the regular season, with the Panthers winning that one 31-28.

Rams vs. Panthers Opening Odds on DraftKings Sportsbook

Los Angeles opens as a 10-point favorite on DraftKings Sportsbook for this one, with the Panthers listed as +440 underdogs on the moneyline. The game total is set at O/U 46.5 points.

Ciaran Doyle
Ciaran has been an editor for the DraftKings Network team since 2023. He graduated from the University of Arizona before attending Arizona State University for his master’s degree in sports journalism. Ciaran previously covered Phoenix Rising FC for Cronkite News before joining DraftKings. He is passionate about sports betting, and his biggest focus has always been on the NFL and soccer. You can find him on X at @Ciaran_Doyle7.
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