Buccaneers vs. Falcons: NFL Week 18 Odds, Picks & Prediction (2023)

Let’s take a look at our preview and best bet for the NFL Week 18 game Buccaneers vs. Falcons.

And check out our predictions for other Week 18 NFL games:

• Chiefs vs. Raiders
• Titans vs. Jaguars
• Patriots vs. Bills
• Vikings vs. Bears
• Ravens vs. Bengals
• Chargers vs. Broncos
• Lions vs. Packers
• Texans vs. Colts
• Jets vs. Dolphins
• Panthers vs. Saints
• Giants vs. Eagles
• Browns vs. Steelers
• Cardinals vs. 49ers
• Rams vs. Seahawks
• Cowboys vs. Commanders

View our Pick of the Day in the BettingPros mobile app (free!) >>

NFL Week 18 Odds, Picks & Predictions: Buccaneers vs. Falcons

As was written this past Sunday, be cautious in trusting the Falcons as a favorite. Atlanta rookie Desmond Ridder has ranked among the NFL's worst in EPA / Drop-Back in his three starts, and the Falcons have been one of the league's worst teams since Thanksgiving.

Typically, Atlanta would never be favored here. They only are because the Bucs have 'nothing to play for' having already locked up the NFC's No. 4 seed. However, while the expectation was that Tampa would elect to rest players in preparation for the postseason, HC Todd Bowles has since stated that he plans to play his starters in Week 18.

If Tampa's best do indeed play, there is no argument for the Falcons being favored. It's certainly murky, but for now we lean the Bucs' direction.

Lean Tampa +4, Lean u40.5

---

Whether you're new to sports betting or a betting pro, our Sports Betting Strategy and Advice page is for you. You can get started with our 101 section - including 10 Sports Betting Tips for Beginners - or head to more advanced strategies - like Key Numbers When Betting Against the Spread - to learn more.

View 5-star bets and historical prop performance by player with our Prop Bet Analyzer >>

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RadioPublic | Breaker | Castbox | Pocket Casts