NFL Games This Week: Predictions, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Week 18

The Week 18 NFL schedule includes top teams in play. Among those games is the Minnesota Vikings playing the Detroit Lions.

Check out our odds breakdown for the NFL's Week 18.

Ravens vs. Browns

Lamar Jackson will lead the Baltimore Ravens into their battle versus the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET.

• Matchup: Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens
• Projected Favorite: Ravens (92.21% win probability)
• Spread: Baltimore (-19.5)
• Total: 41.5 -- Over: (-105) | Under: (-115)
• Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
• Channel: ABC/ESPN

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Steelers vs. Bengals

One of the best pass-catchers in football will be on show when Ja'Marr Chase and the Cincinnati Bengals visit the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday, January 4, 2025.

• Matchup: Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers
• Projected Favorite: Bengals (65.43% win probability)
• Spread: Cincinnati (-2.5)
• Total: 48.5 -- Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Channel: ABC/ESPN

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Falcons vs. Panthers

Against the Carolina Panthers (4-12), who have the worst run defense this season, Bijan Robinson and the Atlanta Falcons (8-8) shouldn't have any trouble running the ball when the two teams square off on Sunday, Jan. 5 at 1 p.m. ET. Robinson has been one of the NFL's top rushers this year, ranking fourth-best in the league in rushing yards.

• Matchup: Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons
• Projected Favorite: Falcons (77.53% win probability)
• Spread: Atlanta (-7.5)
• Total: 48.5 -- Over: (-105) | Under: (-115)
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• Channel: CBS

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Packers vs. Bears

The Green Bay Packers (11-5) and the Chicago Bears (4-12), who were both defeated in their last tilt, will meet at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jan. 5. In their previous games, the Packers lost 27-25 to the Vikings, and the Bears were defeated by the Seahawks 6-3.

• Matchup: Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers
• Projected Favorite: Packers (87.41% win probability)
• Spread: Green Bay (-9.5)
• Total: 41.5 -- Over: (-106) | Under: (-114)
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• Channel: FOX

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Buccaneers vs. Saints

Star QB Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers face the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at Raymond James Stadium.

• Matchup: New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Projected Favorite: Buccaneers (84.76% win probability)
• Spread: Tampa Bay (-14.5)
• Total: 44.5 -- Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• Channel: FOX

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Titans vs. Texans

After going down 20-13 to the Jaguars in their last contest, the Tennessee Titans (3-13) will host the Houston Texans (9-7), who are coming off a 31-2 loss to the Ravens, at Nissan Stadium. The game is slated for 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jan. 5.

• Matchup: Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans
• Projected Favorite: Titans (52.67% win probability)
• Spread: Tennessee (-1.5)
• Total: 36.5 -- Over: (-115) | Under: (-105)
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• Channel: CBS

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Eagles vs. Giants

On Sunday at 1 p.m. ET, a pair of the top offensive performers in football will be on display when running back Saquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles host Malik Nabers and the New York Giants.

• Matchup: New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles
• Projected Favorite: Eagles (78.38% win probability)
• Spread: Philadelphia (-2.5)
• Total: 37.5 -- Over: (-105) | Under: (-115)
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• Channel: CBS

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Cowboys vs. Commanders

Jayden Daniels will lead the Washington Commanders into their game versus the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

• Matchup: Washington Commanders at Dallas Cowboys
• Projected Favorite: Commanders (68.85% win probability)
• Spread: Washington (-6.5)
• Total: 44.5 -- Over: (-104) | Under: (-118)
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• Channel: FOX

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Colts vs. Jaguars

On Sunday, Jan. 5 at 1 p.m. ET, the Indianapolis Colts (7-9) will attempt to bounce back from their recent 45-33 loss to the Giants when they match up with the Jacksonville Jaguars (4-12) at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Jaguars won their last game 20-13 versus the Titans.

• Matchup: Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts
• Projected Favorite: Colts (65.07% win probability)
• Spread: Indianapolis (-3.5)
• Total: 44.5 -- Over: (-115) | Under: (-105)
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• Channel: FOX

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Patriots vs. Bills

The Buffalo Bills (13-3) should light up the scoreboard on Sunday, Jan. 5 at 1 p.m. ET, when they visit the New England Patriots (3-13) at Gillette Stadium. While the Bills are putting up 31.8 points per game (second in NFL), the Patriots are allowing 16.6 points per contest (30th in league).

• Matchup: Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots
• Projected Favorite: Bills (73.60% win probability)
• Spread: Buffalo (-3.5)
• Total: 36.5 -- Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• Channel: CBS

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Cardinals vs. 49ers

Trey McBride and the Arizona Cardinals will host George Kittle and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET, in a matchup featuring two star pass-catchers.

• Matchup: San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals
• Projected Favorite: Cardinals (63.77% win probability)
• Spread: Arizona (-4.5)
• Total: 42.5 -- Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)
• Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
• Channel: FOX

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Raiders vs. Chargers

Touchdowns will likely be tough to come by for the Las Vegas Raiders (4-12) when they host the Los Angeles Chargers (4-12) on Sunday, Jan. 5 at 4:25 p.m. ET. The Raiders are averaging only 18.1 points per game (28th), and the Chargers boast the No. 1 defense in the league, surrendering 17.6 points per game.

• Matchup: Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders
• Projected Favorite: Chargers (67.91% win probability)
• Spread: Los Angeles (-4.5)
• Total: 41.5 -- Over: (-104) | Under: (-118)
• Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
• Channel: CBS

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Broncos vs. Chiefs

After going down 30-24 to the Bengals in their previous game, the Denver Broncos (9-7) will host the Kansas City Chiefs (15-1), who are coming off a 29-10 victory over the Steelers. The game is slated for 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jan. 5.

• Matchup: Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos
• Projected Favorite: Broncos (62.11% win probability)
• Spread: Denver (-10.5)
• Total: 40.5 -- Over: (-105) | Under: (-115)
• Time: 4:25 p.m. ET

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Jets vs. Dolphins

Star running back Devon Achane and the Miami Dolphins play the New York Jets on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET, at MetLife Stadium.

• Matchup: Miami Dolphins at New York Jets
• Projected Favorite: Dolphins (54.63% win probability)
• Spread: New York (-1.5)
• Total: 38.5 -- Over: (-115) | Under: (-105)
• Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
• Channel: FOX

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Rams vs. Seahawks

When the Seattle Seahawks (9-7) and the Los Angeles Rams (10-6) square off on Sunday, Jan. 5 at 4:25 p.m. ET, they will both be aiming to build momentum after winning their last tilt. The Seahawks won 6-3 versus the Bears, and the Rams are coming off a 13-9 victory over the Cardinals.

• Matchup: Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Rams
• Projected Favorite: Seahawks (56.32% win probability)
• Spread: Seattle (-7)
• Total: 38.5 -- Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)
• Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
• Channel: FOX

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Lions vs. Vikings

Two outstanding pass-catchers will be on display when Amon-Ra St. Brown and the Detroit Lions host Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, January 5, 2025.

• Matchup: Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions
• Projected Favorite: Lions (68.87% win probability)
• Spread: Detroit (-2.5)
• Total: 56.5 -- Over: (-105) | Under: (-115)
• Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
• Channel: NBC

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