This article is part of our NFL Picks series.
It's been a disappointing year for me. I had been above .500 against the spread every year prior I've done this column, but I just didn't adjust well enough during the various flex points of the year. We'll round of the 2025 NFL season with just my listed picks and come back during the postseason to see if I can correct my record in that facet.
Week 17 Record ATS: 7-9
Week 17 Record on Totals: 7-9
2025 Season Record ATS: 100-123-3
2025 Season Record on Totals: 127-99
NFL Week 18 Picks For Each Game
| Date | Game Matchup | Week 18 Picks |
| Saturday, January 3 | Panthers vs. Buccaneers | Buccaneers -3, under 43.5 |
| Saturday, January 3 | Seahawks vs. 49ers | Seahawks -1.5, over 47.5 |
| Sunday, January 4 | Saints vs. Falcons | Falcons -3.5, over 44.5 |
| Sunday, January 4 | Browns vs. Bengals | Bengals -7.5, under 44.5 |
| Sunday, January 4 | Colts vs. Texans | Texans -10.5, under 38.5 |
| Sunday, January 4 | Titans vs. Jaguars | Titans +13.5, over 47.5 |
| Sunday, January 4 | Packers vs. Vikings | Vikings -7.5, under 35.5 |
| Sunday, January 4 | Cowboys vs. Giants | Cowboys -3.5, over 49.5 |
| Sunday, January 4 | Jets vs. Bills | Bills -6.5, over 37.5 |
| Sunday, January 4 | Lions vs. Bears | Bears -3, over 50.5 |
| Sunday, January 4 | Chargers vs. Broncos | Broncos -12.5, under 37.5 |
| Sunday, January 4 | Cardinals vs. Rams | Cardinals +7.5, over 46.5 |
| Sunday, January 4 | Chiefs vs. Raiders | Raiders +5.5, under 36.5 |
| Sunday, January 4 | Dolphins vs. Patriots | Patriots -10.5, over 45.5 |
| Sunday, January 4 | Commanders vs. Eagles | Eagles -4.5, under 38.5 |
| Sunday, January 4 | Ravens vs. Steelers | Steelers +3.5, under 40.5 |
NFL Week 18 Best Bets
Next, we take a look at our favorite Week 18 NFL best bets at the best NFL betting sites. There's a handful more player props that I identified with the total NFL slate a bit difficult for me to pinpoint this week.
BetMGM Best Bets for NFL Week 18
BetMGM offers some of the best odds available for Week 18. If you're not signed up at BetMGM yet, new players at BetMGM can use the BetMGM bonus code ROTOBONUS for a risk-free bet worth up to $1,000. Here are our NFL best bets for Week 18 at BetMGM.
- Three-time, 7.5-point teaser (+120)
- SF/SEA over 40.5 points
- Rams -0.5
- Patriots -3
Caesars Sportsbook Best Bets for NFL Week 18
Caesars Sportsbook also has great betting odds for NFL Week 18. If you are not registered yet, use the Caesars Sportsbook promo code ROTOFULL for a first bet on Caesars.
- Hollywood Brown anytime touchdown (+325)
- Bo Nix more passing yards than Trey Lance (-190)
DraftKings Best Bets for NFL Week 18
The DraftKings Sportsbook has special offers for new users just in time for Week 18 of the NFL season. Here are our best picks available at the DraftKings Sportsbook this week.
- Packers first drive results in punt (-124)
- Christian McCaffrey 2+ touchdowns (+330)
FanDuel Best Bets for NFL Week 18
One of the most popular sportsbooks available is FanDuel Sportsbook. Let's take a look at our favorite betting picks with FanDuel odds.
- Seahawks -1.5 (-108)
- Saints +3 (+100)
BetRivers Best Bets for NFL Week 18
BetRivers is an up-and-coming and underrated sportsbook, and they are offering up to $500 in second-chance bets with the BetRivers bonus code. Bettors can use those for these picks on NFL Week 18.
- Over 1.5 yards for shortest TD between SEA/SF (+106)
- Texans -10 (-112)
Fanatics Sportsbook Best Bets for NFL Week 18
For bettors looking for a unique way to wager, try the Fanatics Sportsbook promo code for our Week 18 NFL picks.
- Steelers +3.5 (-115)
