Top 3 NFL Saturday Player Prop Bet Odds & Picks (Week 18)
The NFL decided to schedule some important Week 18 games on Saturday, as the Steelers try to keep their playoff hopes alive vs. the Ravens and also, the Colts and Texans will play in a game where the winner clinches a playoff berth.
Let’s take a look at our top player prop bets for Saturday!
Best NFL Saturday Football Week 18 Player Prop Bets
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Nico Collins Over 5.5 Receptions (-120)
Some juice here, unfortunately, but if it wins, it wins. I am confident in this Collins prop with the Houston Texans’ season on the line. In Collins’ past six games, he’s cleared 5.5 receptions four times. In the two games he fell short, he had quarterback Case Keenum throwing the ball as C.J. Stroud was hurt. This past week, Stroud returned which resulted in seven catches for 80 yards for Collins. In addition, wide receiver Tank Dell is already out for the season. Now, wide receiver Noah Brown has been ruled out, while reciever Robert Woods is questionable to play. This leaves Collins and tight end Dalton Schultz as the top options in the passing game. I see both getting a lot of action, but I believe Stroud will force-feed Collins in crucial situations. Take Collins Over 5.5 Receptions with confidence in a huge game tonight in Indianapolis.
Jalen Pitre Over 5.5 Tackles + Assists (-110)
Pitre has been a standout safety for this Texans defense and has become one of the leaders on this team. This past week he finished with seven tackles + assists vs. the Tennessee Titans. Pitre did not play against the Texans 31-20 loss vs. the Indianapolis Colts in Week 2. This time around, he’ll look to make his mark on this game to help the Texans make the playoffs. This Texans defense will need to emphasize on tackling in this game, as the Colts will feature their two-headed rushing attack of Jonathan Taylor and Zack Moss. Both are healthy together for the first time in over a month, and head coach Shane Steichen will force the Texans to defend the run to win time of possession and to not put Gardner Minshew in tough situations. Pitre will need to be flying all over the field tonight and I have him clearing 5.5 tackles + assists.
Najee Harris Under 61.5 Rushing Yards (-115)
Going with my gut on this one and against recent trends, but I believe Najee Harris’ run ends today in Baltimore. He’s had 200 rushing yards over his past two games, but these were against mediocre defenses in games where the Pittsburgh Steelers controlled most of the game and time of possession. Despite the Baltimore Ravens locking up the No. 1 seed in the AFC and potentially resting players today, I still think this defense will be tougher than what the Steelers faced over the past two weeks.
The Ravens would love to knock the Steelers out of the playoffs this week and they’re not going to lay down to their biggest rival. The Ravens will still play hard and may have the Steelers reeling a bit in this one. I could see them getting away from the run game if they’re constantly behind the chains and may even turn to running back Jaylen Warren for a spark if Harris can’t get going. Look for Harris and the Steelers offense in general to struggle a bit more this week on the road at Baltimore.
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