Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 18 game
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It's true the Titans secondary is occupied by practice squad players, but 13.5 points is a lot. I'm not calling for an upset, but don't forget that this Jaguars team has lost to the Titans in a critical Week 18 spot before.
Experts from around the NFL make their picks for a Week 18 game between the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys.
Overall picks to win: 8-8 in Week 17 (173-82-1 for the season) Picks to win with 1-5 confidence: 4-7 (103-64-1) Picks to win with 6-10 confidence: 4-1 (70-18) Overall to cover the spread: 9-6-1 (130-117-9) Cover-the-spread picks with 1-5 confidence: 8-4-1 (107-93-8) Cover-the-spread picks with 6-10 confidence: 1-2 (23-23-1)
The model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times, is up well over $7,000 for $100 players on top-rated NFL picks since its inception. The model entered Week 17 on a 53-37 run on top-rated picks dating back to 2024. Anybody following its NFL betting picks at sportsbooks and on betting sites could have seen strong returns.
With one week remaining in the regular season, the playoff field is almost set, as 12 teams have clinched playoff berths.
It seems unfair that a team could go from a chance at the No. 1 seed in Week 18 to falling all the way to No. 5 or 6 with a loss, but the NFL insists on giving division champs the top four seeds regardless of record.
Our PackersNews coverage team predicts the outcome of the Green Bay Packers Week 18 game against the Minnesota Vikings on Jan. 4.