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67th Grammy Awards Odds: Best Album, Best New Artist, more

If you’re looking for 67th Grammy Awards odds, you’ve come to the right place. One of the most anticipated nights in the entertainment industry, celebrating the world’s best musical hits, is almost here.

With the 67th Grammy Awards just around the corner, Ontario-based music fans and bettors alike are turning their attention to the top nominees across major categories.

Here are the frontrunners for the biggest awards of the night, including their latest odds.

67th Grammy Awards Odds: Record of the Year

This prestigious category honours the artists, producers, and engineers behind a standout single. The 67th Grammys feature a diverse lineup of nominees: (All Odds as of Jan. 23 12 p.m. ET)

Espresso (Sabrina Carpenter): -230
Not Like Us (Kendrick Lamar): +400
Birds of a Feather (Billie Eilish): +500
Fortnight (Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone): +1000
Good Luck, Babel (Chappell Roan): +1200
Now and Then (The Beatles): +1400
Texas Hold ‘Em (Beyonce): +2000
360 (Charlie XCX): +2500

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Album of the Year

Awarded to the best overall album production, this category highlights artists who’ve delivered cohesive, groundbreaking projects:

Hit Me Hard and Soft (Billie Eilish): -167
The Tortured Poets Department (Taylor Swift): +225
Cowboy Carter (Beyonce): +350
Brat (Charli XCX): +800
The Rise and Fall of Midwest Princess (Chappell Roan): +1200
Short n’ Sweet (Sabrina Carpenter): +1400
New Blue Sun (Andre 3000): +2500
Djesse Vol.4 (Jacob Collier): +3300

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Song of the Year

This award recognizes songwriting excellence. Here are the top contenders:

Birds of a Feather (Billie Eilish): -200
Not Like Us (Kendrick Lamar): +300
Die with a Smike (Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars): +500
Good Luck, Babe! (Chappell Roan): +800
Please Please Please (Sabrina Carpenter) +800
Fortnight (Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone): +1000
A Bar Song (Tipsy) (Shaboozey): +1400
Texas Hold ‘Em (Beyonce): +1400

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Best New Artist

This category often propels rising stars to global fame. Here are the frontrunners:

Chappell Roan: -250
Sabrina Carpenter: +200
RAYE: +1400
Shaboozey: +1400
Benson Boone: +2000
Teddy Swims: +2500
Doechii: +3300
Khruangbin: +3300

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FAQ: 67th Grammy Awards

When and where will the 67th Grammy Awards take place?

The 67th Grammy Awards will be held on Feb. 2.

Who are the top nominees this year?

Key nominees include Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter, Kendrick Lamar, Beyonce, and more. Check out the full breakdown of nominees and odds above.

Can I bet on the Grammy Awards in Ontario?

Yes, you can wager in Ontario with NorthStar Bets, a licensed online sportsbook and casino operator.

How are Grammy winners determined?

Winners are selected by voting members of the Recording Academy, which includes artists, producers, and other industry professionals.

What are the key categories to watch?

Major categories include Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist. These categories often highlight the night’s biggest moments.

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NFL conference championship ATS staff picks: Predictions against the spread for AFC and NFC title games

One of the most epic Sundays of the NFL season is here, with the AFC and NFC conference championship games due up.

The latest: No one expected the Washington Commanders to be here, but now they get Act III against the Philadelphia Eagles with a Super Bowl berth on the line. In the AFC, the Kansas City Chiefs’ three-peat hopes are still alive — and so are the playoff demons the Buffalo Bills hope to exorcise.

Find out how our staff is betting on the action with our NFL conference championship ATS picks and predictions.

NFL conference championship ATS picks

NorthStar Bets’ Jordan Horrobin and Avery Perri offer up their NFL conference championship ATS picks for both games.

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NFL ATS picks: NFC championship

Commanders vs. Eagles (Sunday, Jan. 26: 3 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Philadelphia -6

Horrobin says: I expected the Eagles to run over the Rams last week, and they did. But even with 285 yards on the ground, Philly barely snuck by with a 28-22 win — needing a red zone stop in the final minute to prevent disaster.

Washington’s defence might get run over, too. But Jayden Daniels and Co. have what it takes to punch back. The Commanders have three upset victories during their seven-game win streak, and both regular season matchups between these teams were decided by one score.
Pick: Commanders +6

Perri says: Washington blew out the NFC’s top-seeded Detroit Lions on the road while Philadelphia eked by the Los Angeles Rams in favourable weather conditions. I’ll happily bank six points with the Commanders, who have covered this number in six straight.

Daniels has been unstoppable over his last six full games, accounting for 18 touchdowns with just three turnovers (side note, the rookie hasn’t lost a fumble all season long). Jalen Hurts’ mobility will seemingly be limited with a knee injury, which should make Philly’s offence more one-dimensional. I like Washington to win outright.

Pick: Commanders +6

AFC championship picks

Bills vs. Chiefs (Sunday, Jan. 26: 6:30 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Kansas City -2

Horrobin says: Picking the Chiefs hasn’t been this tough to justify in years, as they hold an 8-10 ATS record and have failed to exceed 31 points on offence in any game this year (Buffalo, meanwhile, averages 30.7 points/game). But if you’re willing to bet against Patrick Mahomes at Arrowhead, you’re bolder than me.

KC is 9-0 at home this year, covering or pushing this spread in eight of those games. Mahomes’ Chiefs are also 3-0 in the postseason against Josh Allen’s Bills. Buffalo went 5-4 on the road this year, failing to cover this number in each of those losses.
Pick: Chiefs -2

Perri says: Tony Romo was beside himself at how little Allen threw the ball in Buffalo’s win over the Baltimore Ravens last week. It ended up working out, just barely. I can’t see that game plan being successful again.

Steve Spagnuolo’s defence can stop the run and Buffalo’s largely unproven receiving corps is playing in a hostile environment. But this play is really about Mahomes. The alpha dog of this generation is 13-2 at Arrowhead in the playoffs and 3-0 against the Bills. How can I bet against that?
Pick: Chiefs -2

Regular season ATS records: Horrobin: 120-132-7 | Perri: 116-136-7

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NFL divisional round betting guide: Props, parlays and best bet recommendations for the playoff round

Only the top eight teams remain as we’ve reached the NFL’s divisional round.

Saturday features each conference’s No. 1 seed and the favourites to take home the Vince Lombardi trophy. But the main event is on Sunday night when Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson battle in Buffalo.

We have you covered for it in our NFL divisional round betting guide, featuring staff picks and predictions to help you make the best wagers for the second playoff round.

NFL betting guide: The Divisional round

C.J. Stroud is coming off a convincing win against Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers. Now, he travels to Arrowhead to take on the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs.

Rookie phenom Jayden Daniels won a thriller last week in Tampa Bay. His reward? A date with the No. 1 seed Detroit Lions, and one can only imagine Ford Field will be buzzing.

Detroit (-9) is the biggest favourite of the Divisional round.

The biggest total also belongs to the Lions and Washington Commanders. The Saturday nighter has an O/U of 55.5 points.

Sunday’s action begins when the Los Angeles Rams head to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles. Matthew Stafford has engineered a Super Bowl run before but will have to get through an elite defence.

All of those matchups are excellent, but none are more anticipated than Sunday’s showdown between two MVP candidates.

Buffalo is undefeated at Highmark Stadium this year but Allen finds himself as an underdog to Jackson and Co., who just dismantled the Pittsburgh Steelers in the wild-card round.

It’ll be an action-packed slate of football. Now, let’s get on to the picks…

Here’s a good place to start: Our NFL divisional round ATS picks. Jordan Horrobin and Avery Perri provide a recommendation against the spread for all four games.

Divisional betting predictions: Parlays, prop bets, and more!

Divisional round parlay: One touchdown pick, one player prop, and one alt spread make up this week’s NFL parlay.

Prop bets: Saquon Barkley, Daniels and Khalil Shakir all performed well during the wild-card round. Horrobin is backing each of them this weekend.

Texans/Chiefs SGP: Stroud has really struggled in outdoor road games which has Horrobin fading his 239.5 passing yard total. Three more picks, including props on two wide receivers, round out this +410 wager.

Commanders/Lions props: Horrobin likes Jameson Williams to be busy in the passing game. He’s also betting on Daniels to stay hot in a unique way.

Commanders/Lions SGP: A teased-up Commanders spread, followed by two player prop bets on Jahmyr Gibbs and Terry McLaurin, make up this +300 ticket.

Rams/Eagles SGP: This +300 bet slip is running back-centric, featuring Kyren Williams and Barkley. A teased-up point spread for the road team finalizes this same-game parlay.

Ravens/Bills SGP: Perri likes Derrick Henry to have another big game on Sunday. An alternate spread and a Josh Allen prop round out this +350 SGP.

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NFL divisional round ATS staff picks: Predictions against the spread for every game

The top-seeded Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs are both off their bye weeks with the divisional round of the playoffs due up.

The latest: Unsurprisingly, Detroit and KC are the heaviest favourites within the four matchups, laying more than a touchdown each. The tightest matchup on the slate is between the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills, who are close to pick’em territory.

Find out how our staff is betting on the action with our NFL divisional ATS picks and predictions.

NFL divisional ATS picks

NorthStar Bets’ Jordan Horrobin and Avery Perri offer up their NFL divisional ATS picks for every game.

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NFL divisional ATS picks: The Saturday slate

Texans vs. Chiefs (Saturday, Jan. 18: 4:30 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Kansas City -8.5
Perri says: C.J. Stroud is a house cat. The Texans’ quarterback has struggled to perform on the road, and outdoors, in his career. Patrick Mahomes elevates his game in the playoffs (13-5 ATS record) and Steve Spagnuolo has the personnel to give Stroud fits. The Chiefs have been to six straight AFC championship games and I say they make it to a seventh in emphatic fashion.
Pick: Chiefs -8.5

Commanders vs. Lions (Saturday, Jan. 18: 8:00 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Detroit -9.5
Horrobin says: After a so-so NFL debut, Jayden Daniels has authored a storybook rookie season that includes an upset road playoff win just last week. The Commanders are 4-1-1 ATS as underdogs since Week 2, and I think the mobility of Daniels can help them hang in. Detroit allowed an NFL-high 6.2 yards per carry to opposing quarterbacks this season.
Pick: Commanders +9.5

NFL Sunday slate

Rams vs. Eagles (Sunday, Jan. 12: 3 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Philadelphia -6
Horrobin says: The Eagles have the No. 1 rush offence based on EPA per play (according to rbsdm.com), and I expect them to run wild against the Rams. We’ve already seen it, as Philly rushed for a whopping 314 yards in a 17-point win over L.A. in November. The Eagles are 5-1-1 ATS in their past seven home games, and anything inside of a touchdown looks good to me.
Pick: Eagles -6

Ravens vs. Bills (Sunday, Jan. 19: 6:30 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Baltimore -1
Perri says: One of Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson will be named NFL MVP in a few weeks. These are two evenly matched teams with elite quarterbacks at the helm. That said, I’ll take the home side in what’s practically a pick’em. Buffalo is a perfect 9-0 at Highmark Stadium this year, winning by an average of 17.4 points. Allen has also been the better playoff performer of the two, which I have to consider.
Pick: Bills +1

Regular season ATS records: Horrobin: 120-132-7 | Perri: 116-136-7

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NFL wild-card betting guide: Props, parlays and best bet recommendations for the playoff round

We’ve arrived at the NFL playoffs.

The postseason continues with a tripleheader on Sunday before a Monday nighter completes the tantalizing wild-card round. Sunday’s slate features high-end quarterbacks Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts, Jordan Love, Jayden Daniels and Baker Mayfield.

We have you covered for it in our NFL wild-card betting guide, featuring staff picks and predictions to help you make the best wagers for the opening playoff round.

NFL betting guide: The wild-card round

The playoffs kicked off with an underdog win and Derrick Henry/Lamar Jackson running wild on the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Getting Allen’s Buffalo Bills and then Hurts vs. Love before what’s expected to be the highest-scoring game of the round is quite a way to close the weekend.

Buffalo (-8.5) is the biggest favourite for Sunday’s tripleheader.

As for the biggest total, that belongs to the Washington Commanders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Sunday nighter has an O/U of 50 points.

Daniels was a beast in his rookie season and we’ll offer up a way to play him below.

The Mayfield-Mike Evans duo went bonkers down the stretch, but don’t forget about another rookie who made his mark: Tampa running back Bucky Irving.

There are some excellent matchups, including the playoff edition of Monday Night Football featuring the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams.

Minnesota lost the No. 1 seed in Week 18 but is one of two road favourites. As a result of the catastrophic wildfires in California, the game will actually be played at a neutral venue in Arizona.

It’ll be an action-packed slate of football. Now, let’s get on to the picks…

Here’s a good place to start: Our NFL wild-card ATS picks. Spencer Closs, Jordan Horrobin and Chris Toman provide a recommendation against the spread for all six games.

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Wild-card betting predictions: Sunday’s tripleheader

Wild-card prop picks: The Daniels play mentioned above: Over 287.5 passing/rushing yards. Horrobin has two more picks, including a recommendation on Buffalo’s Allen.

Packers/Eagles SGP: Philly -1.5 kicks off this three-leg, same-game parlay that features a Josh Jacobs TD pick and a DeVonta Smith prop.

Commanders/Bucs SGP: What do we know about Washington and Tampa Bay? They love to score points. The backbone of this +320 ticket is an alt total, which is grouped with a Baker Mayfield prop and a moneyline pick.

Commanders/Bucs props: Remember how we mentioned Irving earlier? Well, Jackson Kerbl likes the running back to go off on Sunday night (over 88.5 rushing yards). And he has two more picks for the game.

TD picks: Evans had two TDs when he saw the Commanders in Week 1. Closs likes him to find the end zone again. Like Horrobin, he’s also backing Jacobs to find the end zone against the Eagles.

Monday Night Football predictions

Vikings/Rams props: Los Angeles is at its best when all its receiving weapons are available, and that includes Tyler Higbee. The veteran has a modest yardage prop and is one of Horrobin’s three targets in prime time.

Vikings/Rams SGP: Matthew Stafford has excelled on the playoff stage before … can he do it again? At +350 odds, this parlay is riding on the side of the Rams.

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NFL wild-card weekend ATS staff picks: Predictions against the spread for every game

The NFL playoffs are here and we have against the spread picks for all six wild-card games this weekend.

The latest: Everything kicks off Saturday with a pair of games before Sunday’s tripleheader featuring Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. On Monday night, the slate closes with an NFC clash between the Minnesota Vikings and surging Los Angeles Rams.

Find out how our staff is betting on the action with our NFL wild-card ATS picks and predictions.

NFL wild-card ATS picks

NorthStar Bets’ Spencer Closs, Jordan Horrobin and Chris Toman offer up their NFL wild-card ATS picks for every game.

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NFL wild-card ATS picks: The Saturday slate

Chargers vs. Texans (Saturday, Jan. 11: 4:30 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Los Angeles -2.5
Toman says: Joe Mixon was invisible down the stretch and runs into a Chargers team (12-5 ATS, tied for No. 1 in the NFL) that was strong against the run. Houston is already down two big playmakers (receivers Tank Dell, Stefon Diggs) and limped to the finish line. C.J. Stroud had a disappointing sophomore season and is outclassed by Justin Herbert at the QB position. Even at home, I can’t trust Houston.
Pick: Chargers -2.5

Steelers vs. Ravens (Saturday, Jan. 11: 8:00 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Baltimore -9.5
Closs says: This is a hefty line but one the Ravens covered a few weeks back against the Steelers in a 34-17 win. Since Week 15, Baltimore has covered this spread in four consecutive games while scoring 30-plus points each outing. During that time, Pittsburgh went 0-4, gave up the division to the Ravens and was held to under 20 points in every game.
Pick: Ravens -9.5

NFL Sunday slate

Broncos vs. Bills (Sunday, Jan. 12: 1:00 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Buffalo -9
Closs says: This number is too high for me. Denver is legit, ranking in the top 10 in both scoring offence and defence. Since Week 8, Bo Nix has 24 TDs and seven INTs. Do I think the Broncos will win? Not necessarily, but this is too many points. They covered this spread in 16 of 17 games this season.
Pick: Broncos +9

Packers vs. Eagles (Sunday, Jan. 12: 4:30 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Philadelphia -4.5
Horrobin says: Rest, home-field advantage and head-to-head results are all on Philly’s side. The Eagles sat a bunch of key starters in Week 18, and now they’ll host a Packers squad they’ve already beaten (34-29 in Week 1). Philadelphia is 11-6 ATS this season, covering this number in six straight home games.
Pick: Eagles -4.5

Commanders vs. Buccaneers (Sunday, Jan. 12: 8:00 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Tampa Bay -3
Horrobin says: Tampa Bay won this head-to-head matchup back in September, but that’s only a slice of why I like the Bucs in the rematch. Since Week 9, Tampa Bay ranks fourth in offensive EPA per play and ninth in defensive EPA per play, according to rbsdm.com. In the same span, Washington ranks 13th and 23rd, respectively. Tampa is also 6-3 ATS since Week 9, while Washington is just 4-5.
Pick: Buccaneers -3

Monday Night Football NFL ATS pick

Vikings vs. Rams (Monday, Jan. 13: 8:00 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Los Angeles +1
Toman says: One of the Vikings’ three losses was to the Rams. The other two were to Detroit, including in Week 18 for the No. 1 seed and they were walloped. I love the way L.A. enters the playoffs, going 9-3 following its Week 6 bye. And keep in mind, the Rams rested their stars last week. In four games before that, they held three straight opponents under 10 points and hung 44 on the Bills in a shootout win.
Pick: Rams +1

Regular season ATS records: Closs: 137-115-7 | Toman: 127-125-7 | Horrobin: 120-132-7

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NFL Week 18 betting guide: Props, parlays and best bet recommendations for the weekend

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.

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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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NFL Week 18 ATS staff picks: Predictions against the spread for every game

We’ve reached Week 18, meaning this is the last week of the NFL regular season.

The latest: Much of the playoff picture is settled but there’s one open slot remaining in each conference. One spot will go to the winner of the NFC South, while three AFC teams are vying for the postseason.

Find out how our staff is betting on the action with our NFL Week 18 ATS picks and predictions for every game.

NFL Week 18 ATS picks

NorthStar Bets’ Jordan Horrobin, Avery Perri and Chris Toman offer up their NFL Week 18 ATS picks for every game.

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NFL Saturday doubleheader

Browns vs. Ravens (Saturday, Jan. 4: 4:30 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Baltimore -17.5
Perri says: Baltimore will win on Saturday but banking 17.5 points in a divisional game is too hard to pass up. Dorian Thompson-Robinson has been awful and it looks like Bailey Zappe might get some reps at quarterback for the Browns. Cleveland has covered this number in 13 of its last 15 against Baltimore and beat the Ravens this year as 7.5-point dogs. Just plug your nose and take the points.
Pick: Browns +17.5

Bengals vs. Steelers (Saturday, Jan. 2: 8 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Cincinnati -1.5
Perri says: Cincinnati needs a win to stay alive while Pittsburgh has its playoff spot secured. That said, Mike Tomlin won’t be resting his starters as the Steelers look to build some momentum by snapping a three-game losing streak. The Bengals’ defence has let it down all year and Pittsburgh put up 44 points against it in Week 13. I’ll take the Steelers to win with a sizeable rest advantage.
Pick: Steelers +1.5

NFL Week 18 ATS picks: The early Sunday slate

Bills vs. Patriots (Sunday, Jan. 5: 1 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Buffalo -2.5
Horrobin says: Only one team — New England — has something to play for here. A loss would mean the Patriots secure the No. 1 pick in this year’s draft. Do I think the players will intentionally punt this game? Of course not. But they’ve already failed to cover this spread in 12 of 16 games, so a full effort isn’t necessarily a concern.
Pick: Bills -2.5

Panthers vs. Falcons (Sunday, Jan. 5: 1 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Atlanta -8
Horrobin says: Before we rewrite Bryce Young’s story, can we see one decent result on the road? Carolina has averaged 13.0 PPG in Young’s 12 career road starts, losing eight of those by 14-plus points. Michael Penix Jr. showed flashes of brilliance in a tough matchup against the Commanders last week and should have a softer landing at home.
Pick: Falcons -8

Bears vs. Packers (Sunday, Jan. 5: 1 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Green Bay -10
Horrobin says: There’s a risk that Green Bay won’t play its starters for the entire game, but that only seems likely if the team gets out to a big lead. I can’t back a Chicago team that limps into Lambeau Field on a 10-game losing skid, scoring 20 or fewer points in nine of those games. Also, the Bears are 1-5-1 ATS on the road this year.
Pick: Packers -10

Texans vs. Titans (Sunday, Jan. 5: 1 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Tennessee -1
Toman says: Houston already lost to Tennessee this season but I don’t expect it to happen again. The Texans, the AFC’s No. 4 seed, are apparently playing their starters — at least for some of the game. That’s enough for me to take them against the Titans, who are an NFL-worst 2-14 ATS.
Pick: Texans +1

Jaguars vs. Colts (Sunday, Jan. 5: 1 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Indianapolis -5
Toman says: This is one of the uglier games to close out the regular season. The Jaguars have been among the NFL’s worst teams but they aren’t the ones who allowed the NFC’s lowest-scoring offence to drop 45 on them in Week 17 to get eliminated from the playoffs. Jacksonville has been competitive of late, going 4-1 ATS against this number since its Week 12 bye.
Pick: Jaguars +5

Saints vs. Buccaneers (Sunday, Jan. 5: 1 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Tampa Bay -13.5
Horrobin says: How did New Orleans respond to a 34-0 loss in Green Bay two weeks ago? By taking a 15-point loss at home to the dreadful Raiders. This is a lot of points to lay, but Tampa beat New Orleans by 24 back in October. The Bucs have also covered this number in three of their past four games and are 10-6 ATS.
Pick: Buccaneers -13.5

Giants vs. Eagles (Sunday, Jan. 5: 1 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Philadelphia -3
Perri says: New York snapped a 10-game losing streak last week, ruining its chances at securing the No. 1 overall pick. I don’t expect the G-Men to win again, even with Philadelphia resting plenty of its starters. The Eagles beat the Giants 28-3 earlier this year and their backups should be capable of winning this one handily.
Pick: Eagles -3

Commanders vs. Cowboys (Sunday, Jan. 5: 1 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Washington -5
Horrobin says: Cooper Rush and the Cowboys already have an upset win over the Commanders this year, winning as 11-point road underdogs. In its past six games, Dallas is 4-2 ATS with three upset wins and a one-score loss. Washington has lost or pushed against this number in seven of its past nine games.
Pick: Cowboys +5

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NFL 4 p.m. slate

Chiefs vs. Broncos (Sunday, Jan. 5: 4:25 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Denver -10.5
Horrobin says: With the AFC’s No. 1 seed locked up, the Chiefs can pull the chute in Week 18. But with Carson Wentz under centre, I still don’t expect this to turn into a laugher. Last year, Wentz was the plug-in starter for the Rams in Week 18 and led his squad to a win as 5.5-point underdogs. Denver is 2-6 against this number since November.
Pick: Chiefs +10.5

Chargers vs. Raiders (Sunday, Jan. 5: 4:25 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Los Angeles -5
Toman says: The Raiders have won two in a row, surrendered no more than 15 points in three straight, and were a blocked field goal away from topping the reigning Super Bowl champs in Week 13. This isn’t an attempt to portray them as good, but I’ll take them at this number versus a playoff-bound Chargers team that might have nothing to play for once this game kicks off.
Pick: Raiders +5

Dolphins vs. Jets (Sunday, Jan. 5: 4:25 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Miami -0.5
Perri says: Aaron Rodgers admitted he could be playing his last NFL game on Sunday. His tenure with the Jets has been a disaster and I expect it to end with a whimper. Miami’s playoff hopes are still alive, though it looks like Tyler Huntley will be starting at quarterback. The Phins defence has held three straight opponents to 20 or fewer points so I’ll ride with them in this matchup.
Pick: Dolphins -0.5

49ers vs. Cardinals (Sunday, Jan. 5: 4:25 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Arizona -4.5
Perri says: Joshua Dobbs will be starting for San Francisco this week and it seems likely the Niners will be resting plenty more starters. George Kittle, Deebo Samuel and Nick Bosa, among others, didn’t practice on Wednesday. The Cardinals have nothing to play for but it appears Kyler Murray will go. That’s enough to get me on Arizona as a home favourite.
Pick: Cardinals -4.5

Seahawks vs. Rams (Sunday, Jan. 5: 4:25 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Seattle -6.5
Toman says: Matthew Stafford won’t start for the Rams and star running back Kyren Williams might not go. Los Angeles has postseason positioning to play for but preserving the health of its key players appears to be of greater importance. Seattle is out but I’ll back the 9-7 Seahawks to take down their divisional rival and make the Rams’ postseason life more difficult.
Pick: Seahawks -6.5

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Vikings vs. Lions (Sunday, Jan. 5: 8:20 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Detroit -3
Horrobin says: One of these teams will claim the NFC’s top seed, while the other will be a 14-win wild-card team. In a matchup this tight, I’m partial to a team getting a field goal on the spread — especially since Minnesota covered this number in its first matchup against Detroit. The Vikings are on a four-game ATS win streak, while Detroit is just 2-3 ATS in its past five.
Pick: Minnesota +3

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NFL Week 17 ATS staff picks: Predictions against the spread for every game

The penultimate weekend of the NFL’s regular season is here.

The latest: Most playoff spots are locked in but seeding is far from concrete. There are some huge games on tap, including a matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and Denver Broncos, who are vying for the AFC’s final wild-card spot. On Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings host the Green Bay Packers.

Check out our NFL Week 17 ATS picks for predictions on every game.

NFL Week 17 ATS picks

NorthStar Bets’ Avery Perri, Steven Psihogios and Spencer Closs offer up their NFL Week 17 ATS picks for 13 games.

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Saturday slate

Chargers vs. Patriots (Saturday, Dec. 28: 1 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Los Angeles -4.5
Closs says: The Chargers are the better team and have more to play for. With a win, Los Angeles would clinch a playoff birth while the Patriots should be looking ahead to the NFL Draft. L.A. has run the ball effectively for most of the season and New England allows the ninth-most rushing yards per game (130.4).
Pick: Chargers -4.5

Broncos vs. Bengals (Saturday, Dec. 28: 4:30 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Cincinnati -3
Perri says: Bo Nix isn’t your typical rookie. Case and point, he actually played Joe Burrow back in 2019 as a member of the Auburn Tigers. The 24-year-old has been efficient and protective at QB and Denver’s defence ranks atop the league. That combo has produced an NFL-best 11-4 ATS record. Cincy’s defence has let the team down all season and I expect it to fold one last time.
Pick: Broncos +3

Cardinals vs. Rams (Saturday, Dec. 28: 8:00 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Los Angeles -6.5
Psihogios says: The wheels are completely off the Cardinals bandwagon. Arizona has lost four of its last five games with its lone win coming over the lowly Patriots. James Conner’s injury and potential absence puts extra pressure on a Kyler Murray-led passing attack that isn’t clicking. Los Angeles is healthy, has won four consecutive contests and can essentially lock up the NFC West with a win. I expect the Rams to look strong in primetime.
Pick: Rams -6.5

NFL Week 17 ATS picks: The early Sunday slate

Titans vs. Jaguars (Sunday, Dec. 29: 1 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Jacksonville -1
Closs says: There isn’t much separating these sides. Both teams sit at 3-12 with nothing else to play for but pride and a potential draft position upgrade for the loser. I will back the home team, however. The Jaguars’ last win came against the Titans in Tennessee which gives me a hint of confidence in picking sides with Jacksonville.
Pick: Jaguars -1

Panthers vs. Buccaneers (Sunday, Dec. 29: 1 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Tampa Bay -8
Closs says: The Buccaneers come off a Week 16 loss to the Cowboys but were rolling before then. Tampa Bay won the previous four games and covered this spread in three of them. It’s only lost twice this season to teams under .500 (Cowboys, 49ers) and I’d put Carolina in a tier below. The Panthers are 1-5 on the road with a -102 point differential.
Pick: Buccaneers -8

Colts vs. Giants (Sunday, Dec. 29: 1 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Indianapolis -7.5
Perri says: There are only two weeks left to fade the Giants and I want to get my licks in. New York is 2-13 and an abysmal 4-11 ATS. The Colts just put up 38 points and I expect Jonathan Taylor to have another monster game against a defence allowing 4.8 yards per rush (third-highest in the NFL).
Pick: Colts -7.5

Raiders vs. Saints (Sunday, Dec. 29: 1 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Las Vegas -1
Perri says: Spencer Rattler is 0-4 as a starter and is coming off a game where he threw for 154 yards in a 34-0 loss. The Raiders just snapped a 10-game losing streak but Aidan O’Connell has at least won games before and has the best offensive player on the field – Brock Bowers — at his disposal.
Pick: Raiders -1

Jets vs. Bills (Sunday, Dec. 29: 1 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Buffalo -8.5
Psihogios says: New York opened the week with some key players on the injury report. Both Davante Adams and Sauce Gardner didn’t practice and there’s really no need for the Jets to push either. The Bills can lock themselves into second in the AFC with a win, and I expect them to flex their muscles early and often against a downtrodden New York team.
Pick: Bills -8.5

Cowboys vs. Eagles (Sunday, Dec. 29: 1 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Philadelphia -6.5
Perri says: Jalen Hurts (concussion) didn’t practice all week but I’ll still back the Eagles to cover at home. And no, I’m not putting my faith in Kenny Pickett. This has everything to do with Philadelphia’s No. 5 scoring defence, which dominated Cooper Rush in November. The backup QB threw for just 45 yards in a 34-6 blowout loss that game.
Pick: Eagles -6.5

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Dolphins vs. Browns (Sunday, Dec. 29: 4:05 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Miami -6.5
Closs says: Cleveland’s offence looked decent under Jameis Winston but the coaching staff is turning to Dorian Thompson-Robinson for the remainder of the season and he has not looked good. The QB has thrown zero TDs and five picks while completing 51.5% of his passes this season. He was limited at practice this week but if he plays, I love Miami at this number.
Pick: Dolphins -6.5

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Packers vs. Vikings (Sunday, Dec. 29: 4:25 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Minnesota Pick’Em
Psihogios says: In the first meeting, Jordan Love struggled to deal with Minnesota’s blitzing defence and threw two first-half interceptions. Green Bay also missed two field goals in the first half, which proved costly. But Love fired off a trio of TD passes in the fourth quarter as the Packers narrowly lost, 31-29. Love did a much better job dealing with the blitz as the contest went on, and I’m betting on a more complete performance. The Vikings allow the third-most passing yards per game (248.7) and Green Bay should be able to split the season series.
Pick: Packers Pick’Em

Sunday and Monday Night NFL ATS picks

Falcons vs. Commanders (Sunday, Dec. 29: 8:20 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Washington -4
Psihogios says: Michael Penix Jr.’s debut didn’t turn heads, but he didn’t cost his team the game, which is more than what Kirk Cousins provided. The Commanders are a very unimpressive 10-5. They’re 1-3 against teams currently holding a playoff spot, with the lone victory being last week’s win over Kenny Pickett and the Philadelphia Eagles. I’m not claiming Atlanta is elite, but Washington has only covered this spread in six games. I’ll gladly take the points.
Pick: Falcons +4

Lions vs. 49ers (Monday, Dec. 30: 8:15 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Detroit -3.5
Psihogios says: San Francisco won’t be making the playoffs. This NFC title game rematch in primetime is essentially all it has left. Detroit has proven it can score at will, but its defence is severely depleted. The Lions have allowed the third-most points per game (32.0) over the last three weeks, while the Niners are 10th in yards per play (5.8) over the same stretch. Detroit is also playing its second road game in as many weeks. I’ll take the points at home on Monday Night Football.
Pick: 49ers +3.5

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NFL Week 16 betting guide: Props, parlays and best bet recommendations for the weekend

Another week, another NFL slate loaded with betting opportunities.

After a doubleheader on Saturday, there are 12 games coming at you this Sunday, including five divisional matchups and multiple games with playoff implications.

Check out our Week 16 NFL betting guide, featuring staff picks and predictions to help you make the best wagers.

NFL betting guide: Week 16

For the first time this season, we’ll have NFL football on Saturday — and the matchups are electric.

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs host C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans before the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens renew their rivalry.

Sunday’s lines suggest you may see some tight games early. Five of the seven 1 p.m. ET games have spreads less than a touchdown.

Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams look to extend their win streak to four and stay ahead of the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC West.

Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals need a win against the Cleveland Browns to keep their playoff hopes alive.

The Washington Commanders try to hold onto the NFC’s last wild-card spot as they host the division-leading Philadelphia Eagles.

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The Seahawks host the Minnesota Vikings to kick off the late afternoon slate. Minnesota owns the first wild-card position, while Seattle is the first team in the hunt.

Then, MVP front-runner Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills try to keep their undefeated record against the AFC East when they play the New England Patriots.

The San Francisco 49ers travel to Miami to take on the Dolphins and both in must-win scenarios with 6-8 records.

All of this before an SNF matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Dallas Cowboys closes things out.

Here are some quick betting notes for Week 16:

Highest total: Buccaneers vs. Cowboys (48.5)
Biggest spread: Patriots vs. Bills (-14)
Five teams have odds of +185 or longer to win (Panthers, Browns, Bears, Giants, Patriots)

Lines and odds are listed as of 3:00 p.m. ET on Dec. 20.

For the latest, visit our NFL Week 16 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 16 betting predictions

If you need a one-stop shop for spread bets, we have you covered.

Our NFL Week 16 ATS picks, via Avery Perri, Jordan Horrobin, Spencer Closs and Chris Toman, provide a recommendation against the spread for every game.

We have plenty of other picks, too.

Texans vs. Chiefs SGP picks: Joe Mixon is having a career year, and our Christian Larsen expects that to continue. He has plays on Xavier Worthy and an alternative spread to round out this +320 ticket.

Steelers vs. Ravens SGP picks: Jackson Kerbl expects the underdog to keep it within two touchdowns in this AFC North showdown. He also has plays on Derrick Henry, Jaylen Warren and Mark Andrews in this +510 SGP.

Parlay picks: The Atlanta Falcons look to cover a teased down spread against one of the worst teams in the league. Perri likes this play, along with an under in the Texans/Chiefs game, and the Steelers spread teased up in this +369 ticket.

Upset picks: Closs likes an NFC West team to get back on track as the home underdog. He also has a play on the Chiefs, who are now the favourite with Mahomes starting.

TD picks: Perri is backing two wide receivers and one quarterback to find the end zone this week.

Prop picks: Jerry Jeudy, Saquon Barkley and Bijan Robinson are the subjects of this week’s NFL prop picks. Find out how Perri is backing them.

Patriots vs. Bills SGP picks: Perri is looking to back the MVP frontrunner. His +300 ticket features an Allen anytime TD, a bet which has cashed in five straight.

Vikings vs. Seahawks same-game parlay (+280): Sam Darnold is an indoor cat, which is bad news with Minnesota going outdoors. Steven Psihogios is backing Seattle in a +280 same-game parlay.

Buccaneers vs. Cowboys prop picks: Tampa Bay struggles to stop the pass. That has Psihogios looking to target CeeDee Lamb and Rico Dowdle on their receiving yards props.

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