NFL Week 18 Picks, Predictions, Props and Best Bets for Every Game

NFL Week 18 Picks, Predictions, Props and Best Bets for Every Game

This article is part of our NFL Picks series.

NFL Odds and Picks for Week 18

Here we go: it's the final week of the regular season and we have the trickiest board of the season in front of us. Considering playoff and draft implications is key, but even when we factor those in, anything can happen in any of these matchups. 

Last week was another good one for Unders as they went 8-6-1 to push the season percentage on the under to 56.5. Underdogs came out on top last week as well with an 8-7 record. On the year, underdogs are covering at a 55.3 percent clip. Over the last three weeks, unders are hitting 57.4 percent of the time while underdogs are covering 55.3 percent of the time. 

NFL Week 18 Betting Picks For Each Game

DateGame MatchupWeek 18 Picks
Saturday, January 7Raiders vs. ChiefsRaiders +9.5; Over 52.0
Saturday, January 7Jaguars vs. TitansTitans +6.5; Under 40.0
Sunday, January 8Bengals vs. RavensBengals -7; Under 42.0
Sunday, January 8Falcons vs. BuccaneersBuccaneers +4.5; Under 40.5
Sunday, January 8Bills vs. PatriotsBills -7; Under 42.5
Sunday, January 8Bears vs. VikingsBears +7.5; Under 43.5
Sunday, January 8Colts vs. TexansColts -2.5; Over 38.0
Sunday, January 8Dolphins vs. JetsJets +2.5; Under 38.5
Sunday, January 8Saints vs. PanthersPanthers +3.5; Under 42.5
Sunday, January 8Steelers vs. BrownsBrowns +2.5; Over 40.5
Sunday, January 8Broncos vs. ChargersBroncos -2.5; Under 40.0
Sunday, January 8Eagles vs. GiantsGiants +14; Under 43.0
Sunday, January 849ers vs. Cardinals49ers -14; Over 40.0
Sunday, January 8Seahawks vs. RamsRams +6.0; Over 41.5
Sunday, January 8Commanders vs. CowboysCowboys -7; Over 40.5 
Sunday, January 8Packers vs. LionsPackers -4.5; Over 49.5

Predictions for NFL Week 18

In this article, we'll dig into the NFL Week 18 odds along with our predictions for each game -- both against the spread and on the totals.

Week 15 Record ATS: 7-8-1 

Week 15 Record on Totals: 10-6

Week 16 Record ATS: 6-10

Week 16 Record on Totals: 8-8

Week 17 Record ATS: 6-9

Week 17 Record on Totals: 7-8

Season Record ATS: 108-109-6

Season Record on Totals: 106-116-1

Raiders vs. Chiefs

GameSpreadMoneylineTotal
Raiders vs. ChiefsChiefs -9.0Kansas City -410; Las Vegas +35052.5

Spread Pick: Raiders +9.5 (BetMGM)

Total Pick: Over 52.0 (PointsBet)

Jaguars vs. Titans

GameSpreadMoneylineTotal
Jaguars vs. TitansJaguars -6Jacksonville -275; Tennessee +23540.0

The Jaguars are one of the hottest teams in the league and the Titans have mostly been left for dead despite the potential for winning the AFC South in this spot. With the injury report looking much better in Tennessee this week, I'll side with Vrabel making this one close.

Spread Pick: Titans +6.5 (DraftKings

Total Pick:  Under 40.0 (DraftKings)

Buccaneers vs. Falcons

GameSpreadMoneylineTotal
Falcons vs. BuccaneersAtlanta -4.5Atlanta -190; Tampa Bay +17640.5

Spread Pick: Buccaneers +4.5 (FanDuel)

Total Pick: Under 40.5 (DraftKings)

Bills vs. Patriots

GameSpreadMoneylineTotal
Bills vs. PatriotsBills -7.0Buffalo -280; New England +26542.5

Spread Pick: Bills -7.0 (FanDuel)

Total Pick:  Under 42.5 (DraftKings)

Bears vs. Vikings

GameSpreadMoneylineTotal
Bears vs. VikingsVikings -7.5Minnesota -300; Chicago +28543.5

On the one hand, the Vikings are only capable of playing one-score games. On the other, Nathan Peterman is starting for the Bears. Decisions, decisions...

Spread Pick: Bears +7.5 (DraftKings)

Total Pick: Under 43.5 (PointsBet)

Bengals vs. Ravens

GameSpreadMoneylineTotal
Bengals vs. RavensBengals -7Cincinnati -303; Baltimore +26042.0

Even if the Bengals are locked into their playoff spot and have little to play for, the Ravens still might be starting Anthony Brown at quarterback.

Spread Pick: Bengals -7 (DraftKings)

Total Pick: Under 42.0 (FanDuel)

Colts vs. Texans

GameSpreadMoneylineTotal
Colts vs. TexansColts -2.5Indianapolis -143; Houston +13038.5

51% of the money is coming in on Indianapolis and the betting volume is dead-even at 50-50. I'll take the points.

Spread Pick: Texans +2.5 (DraftKings)

Total Pick: Over 38.0

Dolphins vs. Jets

GameSpreadMoneylineTotal
Dolphins vs. JetsJets +2.5Miami -135; New York +12038.5

Keep an eye on the line movement for this one. The Dolphins' quarterback situation is well-known at this point, but the line has bounced around after it was announced Joe Flacco would be starting in place of the injured Mike White.

Spread Pick: Jets +2.5 (FanDuel)

Total Pick: Under 38.5

Saints vs. Panthers

GameSpreadMoneylineTotal
Saints vs. PanthersSaints -3.5New Orleans -175; Carolina +15541.5

Slight overcorrection from last weekend. With this checking in as more than a field goal, I'll take the points. 

Spread Pick: Panthers +3.5 (DraftKings)

Total Pick: Under 42.5 (BetMGM)

Steelers vs. Browns

GameSpreadMoneylineTotal
Steelers vs. BrownsSteelers -2.5Pittsburgh -135; Cleveland +12040.5

Spread Pick: Browns +2.5 (DraftKings)

Total Pick: Over 40.5 (DraftKings)

Eagles vs. Giants

GameSpreadMoneylineTotal
Eagles vs. GiantsEagles -14Philadelphia -899; New York +67543.0

The Eagles have motivation to win to lock in the No.1 seed while the Giants are locked into the No.6 seed and might rest key starters. Even if that's the case, it's hard to see Philly going full throttle for 60 minutes. Eagles win comfortably but the Giants stay within the number.

Spread Pick: Giants +14

Total Pick: Under 43.0

Commanders vs. Cowboys

GameSpreadMoneylineTotal
Commanders vs. CowboysCowboys -7Dallas -315; Washington +260 40.5

Spread Pick: Cowboys -7 (DraftKings)

Total Pick: Over 40.5 (FanDuel)

Broncos vs. Chargers

GameSpreadMoneylineTotal
Broncos vs. ChargersBroncos -2.5Denver -145; Los Angeles +12540.0

Spread Pick: Broncos -2.5 (DraftKings)

Total Pick:  Under 40.0 (DraftKings)

49ers vs. Cardinals

GameSpreadMoneylineTotal
49ers vs. Cardinals49ers -14.0San Francisco -899; Arizona +67540.5

Spread Pick: 49ers -14 (DraftKings)

Total Pick:  Over 40.0 (PointsBet)

Seahawks vs. Rams

GameSpreadMoneylineTotal
Seahawks vs. RamsSeahawks -6Seattle -250; Los Angeles +22541.5

Spread Pick: Rams +6 (DraftKings)

Total Pick:  Over 41.5 (DraftKings)

Packers vs. Lions

GameSpreadMoneylineTotal
Packers vs. LionsPackers -4.5Green Bay -222; Detroit +19849.5

Spread Pick: Packers -4.5 (BetMGM)

Total Pick:  Over 49.0 (DraftKings)

NFL Week 18 Best Bets

Check out our favorite Week 18 NFL picks against the spread and on totals across multiple NFL betting sites below.

BetMGM Best Bets for NFL Week 18

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  • Raiders +9.5
  • Packers -4.5

Caesars Sportsbook Best Bets for NFL Week 18

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  • Titans +6.5
  • Bills -7

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  • Bengals -7.0
  • Texans +2.5

DraftKings Best Bets for NFL Week 18

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  • Browns +2.5
  • Steelers-Browns OVER 40.5

FanDuel Best Bets for NFL Week 18

FanDuel Sportsbook is a pillar of the sports betting world. Check out our best bets for NFL Week 18 using odds from FanDuel Sportsbook.

  • Commanders-Cowboys OVER 40.5
  • Bills -7.0

BetRivers Best Bets for NFL Week 18

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  • Raiders +9.5
  • Packers -4.5

PointsBet Best Bets for NFL Week 18

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  • 49ers-Cardinals OVER 40.0
  • Bears-Vikings UNDER 43.5

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