NFL Week 18 Expert Tips & Predictions

The NFL regular season concludes with Week 18 action, kicking off with the Browns vs Ravens on Sunday morning.

We have NFL betting tips for every game in 2024, including this weeks’ featured games between the Bengals vs Steelers, Chiefs vs Broncos, and Vikings vs Lions.

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NFL Week 18 Predictions

Sunday 5/1/25

8:30am Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens @ M&T Bank Stadium

The Ravens are firm favourites to beat the Browns with ease, and we expect them to win by a big margin.

They are the –17.5 favourites to beat their rivals, and given how poorly the Browns have played in 2024, we can’t see them putting up much of a fight.

Take Lamar Jackson and the Ravens to put up a big total.

Betting tip: Ravens –17.5 @ $1.90

Ravens by 21

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12:00pm Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers @ Acrisure Stadium

The Bengals have grinded away for an 8-8 record and we see them improving the 9-8, but they’ll need to improve to beat the Steelers.

The Steelers are 10-6, and although they have a much better record than the Bengals, their recent form hasn’t been as impressive, which is concerning.

It’s a tough game but back the Bengals to win as the slight favourite.

Betting tip: Bengals @ $1.79

Bengals by 3

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Monday 6/1/25

5:00am Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons @ Mercedes-Benz Stadium

The Falcons are another team that has done well to post an 8-8 record, and they deserve to end the season with a winning record.

Standing in their way are the Panthers, who are 4-12 and 1-6 on the road, so we don’t see them putting up much of a fight against the Falcons.

The Falcons are –8.5, and that’s a line worth taking.

Betting tip: Falcons –8.5 @ $1.90

Falcons by 10

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5:00am Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys @ AT&T Stadium

The Commanders secured a playoff spot last week, so they don’t need to beat the Cowboys, but we can’t put our hard-earned money on Dallas.

The Cowboys have had another terrible year, and although the Commanders might rest some of their best players, they’ll want to enter the playoffs with a win.

Getting a –4.5 line is too good to pass up.

Betting tip: Commanders –4.5 @ $1.90

Commanders by 7

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5:00am Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers @ Lambeau Field

The Packers are due a big performance after losing to Minnesota last week, and the Bears are ripe for the picking.

After starting at 4-2, the Bears have now lost 10 consecutive games, and the Packers are one of the more exciting teams in the NFL, so expect one-way traffic.

The Packers are easily good enough to score by double digits.

Betting tip: Packers –9.5 @ $1.90

Packers by 13

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5:00am Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans @ Nissan Stadium

The Titans are surprising favourites to beat the Texans, but it’s all about the situation, so it’s a tough game for punters to predict.

We’re not comfortable taking the Texans in this situation, despite the odds being generous, but the Titans are the team to back.

They’re not a good team but this is their best chance to win.

Betting tip: Titans @ $1.82

Titans by 7

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5:00am Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts @ Lucas Oil Stadium

The Colts only have themselves to blame for not making the playoffs, and we’re not sure what mind frame they have for this game.

Jacksonville isn’t a good team, but getting $2.80 for the Jaguars in this situation is a good spot for punters to make a profit.

At their best, the Colts are the better team, but they might have lost their sparkle.

Betting tip: Jaguars @ $2.80

Jaguars by 3

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5:00am Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots @ Gillette Stadium

Much like many teams in the NFL this week, the Bills don’t need to beat the Patriots. However, we’re backing them either way.

We can’t put our money on the Patriots in their final game of the year, so we’re taking the $1.67 available for a 13-3 team.

That’s a fair price from bookmakers, even if they rest Josh Allen.

Betting tip: Bills @ $1.67

Bills by 6

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5:00am New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles @ Lincoln Financial Field

Boasting a 7-1 home record, the Eagles should be tough to beat against the Giants, despite some players likely to be rested.

Even with a second-string team, they’re good enough to beat the 3-13 Giants, who have been nothing short of awful in 2024.

Getting $1.65 for the Eagles is too good to pass up, no matter who takes the field.

Betting tip: Eagles @ $1.65

Eagles by 3

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5:00am New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Raymond James Stadium

The Buccaneers scored an emphatic victory last week and they have another one in the chamber against the Saints.

They are a powerful team on offence, and the Saints have seemingly given up the ghost. They are looking towards the off-season, so we’re not backing them.

Take the home side to score an easy win.

Betting tip: Buccaneers –13.5 @ $1.90

Buccaneers by 17

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8:25am Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos @ Empower Field

The Chiefs have confirmed that they’re resting players, hence the $4.80 odds available with bookmakers.

Therefore, we’re backing the Broncos to score a vital win and improve to 10-7, which couldn’t be a more important win.

Covering the 10.5 line won’t be easy, but they should have too much in the tank for a backup Chiefs outfit.

Betting tip: Broncos –10.5 @ $1.96

Broncos by 14

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8:25am Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders @ Allegiant Stadium

The Chargers have done well to post a 10-6 record and they should account for the Raiders, who have struggled at 4-12.

There isn’t much between them in betting markets, with the Chargers listed at –5.5. That’s a fair line, and it could move to –6.5 with the amount of money coming for them.

We’re happy to take that line before it moves.

Betting tip: Chargers –5.5 @ $1.90

Chargers by 7

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8:25am Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams @ SoFi Stadium

The Seahawks are $1.42 favourites to beat the Rams on the road, but we’re not comfortable taking those odds.

They have blown better chances than this to win games, and although they are 6-1 on the road, we’re happy with the team the Rams have put out.

Getting $2.70 for the home side is too generous to pass up.

Betting tip: Rams @ $2.70

Rams by 3

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8:25am Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets @ MetLife Stadium

The 8-8 Dolphins are the slight favourites to beat the 4-12 Jets, and we’re biting on the $1.80 available from bookmakers.

We can’t imagine this game being the most popular with punters in Week 18, so we recommend placing a small wager on the road team.

Take the Dolphins to win in multis.

Betting tip: Dolphins @ $1.80

Dolphins by 3

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8:25am San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals @ State Farm Stadium

With nothing on the line, this game comes down to who wants it more, and the Cardinals should want it more.

Pre-season expectations weren’t high for the Cardinals, and they had a chance to make the playoffs, but being 7-9 is still a positive year.

The –4.5 line is worth including in NFL picks.

Betting tip: Cardinals –4.5 @ $1.90

Cardinals by 7

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12:20pm Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions @ Ford Field

We love what the Lions are doing this season, and although beating the Vikings won’t be easy, they’re good enough to do it.

Having home ground advantage is a bonus for the Lions, who scored a gritty victory over the Packers last week, and they’re better than the Vikings.

Take the $1.67 and include it in multis.

Betting tip: Lions @ $1.67

Lions by 7

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Daryl Curnow

About Daryl Curnow

After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

Daryl's tips have been featured on various websites around the world before joining the GoBet team. When he's not working, Daryl tries to avoid making bogeys on the golf course.