Gamblers, it's time to finalize our Week 18 NFL picks. Since the NFC South has some playoff contingencies, we'll be focusing on teams that are more likely to win outright.
The Panthers at Buccaneers (-3) looks like a decent bet as the Bucs have been losing four straight games and seven of eight overall. Meanwhile, the Panthers have shown glimpses of competence in December.
For the Seahawks (minus 2.5) at 49ers, I think they're underrated given that Trent Williams is questionable for this game. However, the Niners are six-game winners with an offense humming, averaging over 40 points per game in their last three games and 35 in their current streak of six wins.
The Packers (minus 9.5) at Vikings will likely be resting starters as they're locked into the 7th seed. The Vikings would like to see J.J. McCarthy finish on a positive note, even against backups.
The Titans (-13) at Jaguars are favored by a large margin due to the fact that the Titans have played better down the stretch and don't appear to be motivated to tank having drafted Cam Ward No. 1 overall last April.
The Colts (minus 10) at Texans will likely rest starters as they can still win the AFC South with a win over the Colts and a Jaguars loss to the Titans. Alternatively, they could clinch the 5 seed with a win and avoid a potentially tough Wild Card Round matchup.
For the Bengals at Browns (-7.5), I think this is my best bet in the survivor pool as both teams have been playing well lately. The Bengals are my pick, but it's a bad pick for me as they could end up losing all their games.
Finally, we have Dak Prescott and the Cowboys (minus 3.5) at Giants, who will likely be resting starters to prepare for the playoffs. I think the Cowboys will pad their stats in this game and prevent further damage to their draft positioning.
It's a good chance to finish strong with these picks.
The Panthers at Buccaneers (-3) looks like a decent bet as the Bucs have been losing four straight games and seven of eight overall. Meanwhile, the Panthers have shown glimpses of competence in December.
For the Seahawks (minus 2.5) at 49ers, I think they're underrated given that Trent Williams is questionable for this game. However, the Niners are six-game winners with an offense humming, averaging over 40 points per game in their last three games and 35 in their current streak of six wins.
The Packers (minus 9.5) at Vikings will likely be resting starters as they're locked into the 7th seed. The Vikings would like to see J.J. McCarthy finish on a positive note, even against backups.
The Titans (-13) at Jaguars are favored by a large margin due to the fact that the Titans have played better down the stretch and don't appear to be motivated to tank having drafted Cam Ward No. 1 overall last April.
The Colts (minus 10) at Texans will likely rest starters as they can still win the AFC South with a win over the Colts and a Jaguars loss to the Titans. Alternatively, they could clinch the 5 seed with a win and avoid a potentially tough Wild Card Round matchup.
For the Bengals at Browns (-7.5), I think this is my best bet in the survivor pool as both teams have been playing well lately. The Bengals are my pick, but it's a bad pick for me as they could end up losing all their games.
Finally, we have Dak Prescott and the Cowboys (minus 3.5) at Giants, who will likely be resting starters to prepare for the playoffs. I think the Cowboys will pad their stats in this game and prevent further damage to their draft positioning.
It's a good chance to finish strong with these picks.
, Niners are too hyped
. I mean, both teams have been on fire lately and it's a great opportunity to get a win and move up those survivor pool rankings. Just don't expect me to be rooting for you if the Bengals tank all their games 
. And honestly, Dak Prescott is gonna pad those stats like he's got nothing to lose - rest starters or not, Cowboys are gonna look sharp 
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! Can't we just focus on teams that are actually competing for a playoff spot? I mean, the Colts and Titans already have one foot in the playoffs, but they're still playing teams that aren't exactly tanking, you know? 
The Cowboys vs Giants game is gonna be a total joke with all those starters resting, it's just gonna be a cakewalk for Dak 
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. The Seahawks (minus 2.5) vs 49ers is a tough one, but I think Seattle's underrated given Trent Williams' injury situation - can they finally get that W? 
. The Bengals at Browns (-7.5) is my survivor pick - both teams are heating up, but I'm gonna take my chances with Cincy 
! What do you think, folks?
. I mean, who wouldn't want to bet on the Panthers against the struggling Bucs or the Bengals looking fierce? 
. And the Seahawks vs 49ers game is kinda weird... if Trent Williams is out, it might be more of a toss-up than people think 
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. And the Cowboys vs Giants game is just gonna be a blowout, am I right? 
I'm seeing 75% pick accuracy on Dak Prescott, which is crazy considering how inconsistent he's been throughout the season. Cowboys are averaging 27.5 points per game in December alone 
The Giants have a 35.4% winning percentage against top-10 offenses this season, which is pretty meh 
As for the Packers vs Vikings, resting starters might not always pay off... The Titans are looking like they're on the right track with Cam Ward's draft pick 
. Lastly, the Cowboys at Giants seem like an easy pick... But you never know what can happen when teams start resting starters heading into the playoffs 
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! It looks like there are some solid matchups out there, especially with the Panthers at Buccaneers (-3) being a great pick since the Bucs have been struggling lately 
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. And I love how you broke down all these picks, it's so clear and concise 
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the seahawks tho being underrated is def on point 
trent williams out is a big deal for them 
and whoa cowboys at giants rest starters lol but u gotta root for dak prescott's stats 
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. And with the Packers likely benching starters, I'm all about the Titans and Jaguars match-up - that's some high-octane football right there 
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. The Bengals seem like the pick, but it's a gamble and I'm kinda stoked either way! 
seahawks got Trent Williams out 1 game and still r expected 2 win, that's some underrated football right there