Only one week remains in the NFL regular season.
Before the jam-packed 14-game slate on Sunday, NFL fans are treated to two Saturday games, both with playoff implications. Only one spot in each conference remains unclaimed, the AFC’s last wildcard position, and the NFC South division winner.
Check out our Week 18 NFL betting guide, featuring staff picks and predictions to help you make the best wagers.
NFL betting guide: Week 18
Let’s lay out what’s at stake this Saturday:
- The Baltimore Ravens can secure the AFC North title and a home playoff game with a win over the Cleveland Browns.
- Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals need a win against the Pittsburgh Steelers to keep their playoff hopes alive. They also need some help from the Kansas City Chiefs and New York Jets.
Sunday’s 1 p.m. slate includes games with playoff implications in both conferences.
The Washington Commanders take on the Dallas Cowboys with seeding still on the line.
At the same time, the Green Bay Packers host the Chicago Bears. Both the Commanders and Packers are 11-5 with the tie-breaker currently in Washington’s favour.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the New Orleans Saints in a win-and-in scenario, with the NFC South still undecided.
Similar to the Buccaneers, the Denver Broncos can lock up the last AFC wildcard spot with a win against the Chiefs at 4:25 p.m.
With Kansas City resting most of its starters, the Broncos are 10.5-point favourites.
The biggest game of the week comes in prime time: the Minnesota Vikings travel to Detroit to face the Lions. The winner of this game will receive the No. 1 seed in the NFC and the lone first-round bye.
Here are some quick betting notes for Week 17:
- Highest total: Vikings vs. Lions (56)
- Biggest spread: Browns vs. Ravens (-20)
- Seven teams have odds of +200 or longer to win (Browns, Panthers, Bears, Saints, Cowboys, Chiefs, Rams)
Lines and odds are listed as of 2:05 p.m. ET on Jan. 3.
For the latest, visit our NFL Week 18 markets. And be sure to check out the latest injury news from around the league.
Now, see how our staff is wagering on this slate.
Week 18 betting predictions
If you need a one-stop shop for spread bets, we have you covered.
Our NFL Week 18 ATS picks, via Avery Perri, Chris Toman and Jordan Horrobin provide a recommendation against the spread for every game.
We have plenty of other picks, too.
Bengals vs. Steelers prop picks: Horrobin is backing yardage overs on one player per team. Find out which tight end and which quarterback he likes in Bengals vs. Steelers to go over their respective props.
Bengals vs. Steelers same-game parlay: Perri likes the home underdog in a teased-up spread along with two player props to complete this +375 SGP ticket on Saturday night.
Week 18 prop picks: Bucky Irving, Marvin Mims and D.K. Metcalf are the subjects of this week’s NFL prop picks. Find out how Horrobin is betting on them.
Upset picks: Psihogios is backing one road team and two home teams to get the job done as underdogs in Week 18.
Parlay picks: Our Christian Larsen thinks the Bengals keep their hopes alive with a win. Read about why plus the other two legs in his +304 ticket.
TD picks: Find out which 49er Horrobin likes to find the end zone on Sunday. He also has plays on a veteran wide receiver and a rookie quarterback, both playing in the early slate.
Vikings vs. Lions best bets: With the No. 1 seed in the NFC on the line, Perri likes the Vikings’ offence to produce on the road, along with a young stud at wide receiver.
Vikings vs. Lions prop picks: Steven Psihogios expects plenty of offence on Sunday Night Football. He’s betting on Justin Jefferson, Sam Darnold and Jameson Williams all going over on a trio of props.
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