NFL Week 18 Moneyline Parlay Odds, Picks & Predictions (2024)
We’ve got one more week of the NFL before we reach the playoffs.
This week, countless backup quarterbacks are getting starts for teams that have already clinched the playoffs. Therefore, don’t get confused by the odds for this week. It has everything to do with players sitting out in preparation for the playoffs the following week.
I’ve added three moneyline parlays to consider for Sunday’s slate below.
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NFL Week 18 Best Parlays
(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)
Parlay #1
The Steelers will ride out Week 18 with Mason Rudolph. Luckily, they’re facing a Baltimore Ravens team that will play its backups. The Ravens already clinched the playoffs and a bye week. So there’s no reason to put Lamar Jackson or other starters in harm’s way. The Steelers have scored at least 30 points in each of their last two games. If the Steelers do that again, they’ll win this one.
Meanwhile, I’m backing the Texans in this crucial AFC South matchup against the Colts. Houston’s got C.J. Stroud back under center and has just been more consistent as a whole. Houston’s secondary is above Indianapolis’s, and Minshew will likely make more mistakes than Stroud.
Finally, the Patriots have defeated the Jets in 15 straight games. There’s no better way to send Bill Belichick off than earning a win in (likely) his final game as head coach of New England.
Parlay Odds: +405
Parlay #2
Teams will be playing spoiler this week. The Bears could be one of them. Chicago has won four of its last five games and could finish the season with eight losses after beginning the season 3-8. The Bears have been tremendous in the secondary and are starting to develop as an offense. While the Packers have been excellent over the last two weeks, the defense will give up points. Chicago at +136 is valuable.
On the other hand, the Bengals will face a Cleveland Browns squad that will sit their starters. It won’t be P.J. Walker at quarterback for the Browns. Instead, it’ll be Jeff Driskel, who played the first games of his career with the Bengals in 2018. Driskel hasn’t seen a snap this season. I’ll gladly back the Bengals here.
The Saints still have a path to the playoffs. While many teams will play spoiler, I don’t think it’ll be the Falcons. Atlanta’s quarterback, Taylor Heinicke, is dealing with an ankle injury. While he’s optimistic that he’ll play, it’s not promising with his injury.
Parlay Odds: +406
Parlay #3
The Jaguars plan to start Trevor Lawrence despite his injury. On the road, in a rivalry matchup against the Titans, I would not be shocked if the Titans escaped with a win over the Jaguars. All in all, it’s been an ugly second half for Jacksonville.
Meanwhile, Sam Darnold will take on Carson Wentz on Sunday in a game between the 49ers and Rams. This should be a fun one, but I would like to think that the 49ers have more depth on the roster. Both teams will sit their starters, but the 49ers have that depth that should be enough to get the win.
I’ll also ride with the Raiders in Week 18. They’re out of the playoffs. But many Las Vegas players are still pleading why Antonio Pierce should be the head coach of the future. They will want to get him another win to close out the season.
Parlay Odds: +591
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