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LA Rams (9-2-0) at Carolina (6-6-0)
- When: Nov 30 2025, 1:00 PM
- Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC
- Where to watch: FOX
- Last Meeting: LAR 24-10, October 16th, 2022
LA Rams vs Carolina Preview & Prediction
Spread: LA Rams -10.5
Moneyline: LA Rams (-675)
Total: 45.0
Los Angeles Rams Betting Breakdown
Everything the Rams touch is turning into fireworks right now. Matthew Stafford looks ten years younger and five times meaner. The veteran quarterback has carved up defenses for weeks, stringing together touchdown after touchdown without a single slip up. Los Angeles has ridden that momentum to six straight victories and a commanding 9-2 record that now has Bovada oddsmakers circling them as legitimate Super Bowl contenders.
The coaching staff swears they ignore the noise, but even they admit it is impossible not to notice the wave of attention rolling toward Los Angeles. They call it discipline. They call it humility. Regardless of the label, the Rams are simply executing at a ridiculous level. Stafford is deep in the league MVP race, his receivers are feasting, and now a returning deep threat like Tutu Atwell only stretches the field even more.
The real gift for the Rams arrives in the form of a depleted Carolina secondary. Missing Jaycee Horn, Corey Thornton, Tre Von Moehrig and multiple linebackers, the Panthers defense is patchwork at best. No matter who the Rams choose to feature, matchup advantages exist across the board.
The Rams defense has also tightened up as the streak rolls on, even while navigating injuries. They expect more reinforcements this week, and that only strengthens an already confident unit.
Carolina Panthers Betting Breakdown
Carolina enters Tampa in the standings rear view mirror and now must face one of the hottest teams in football with a noticeably thin roster. Bryce Young’s massive 448 yard outing from two weeks ago feels like a rare meteor. The offense quickly fell back to earth against San Francisco, which has been a recurring issue for a team desperate for consistency.
Young is saying all the right things about execution, identity and turning the page, yet the Panthers remain stuck in neutral. They managed only two explosive pass plays last week and the rest was a grind of short gains and stalled drives. With an injury list longer than their play sheet, this offense faces a steep uphill battle.
There is at least one bright spot. Rico Dowdle has openly voiced his desire for more touches and he has earned them. When Carolina commits to the ground game, the attack looks steadier. But that will require the staff to trust the run for more than a handful of carries, something they failed to do last week.
Defensively, this matchup is rough. Even coordinator Ejiro Evero knows his group will be scrambling to plug holes. The Rams passing game is lethal, and that threat only intensifies with a secondary missing major contributors. The Panthers simply have to hope their reserves can survive long enough to keep this one competitive.
Final Score Prediction
The Rams are rolling and everything Carolina struggles with plays directly into Los Angeles strengths. The Panthers are banged up, inconsistent and running into a quarterback who has not made a mistake in over a month.
Final Score: Rams 31, Panthers 17
Lean: LA Rams -10.5
Total: Over 45.0
- NFL Football Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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