NFL Week 18 Player Props Predictions

There’s a full slate of games for the final week of the NFL regular season. I’ve analyzed the player props available for NFL week 18 to find the bets with the best value to close out the regular season.

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Here are my top five NFL week 18 player props picks:

Dalvin Cook to Score a Touchdown (-125)

Vikings vs. Bears Preview

Cook has rushed for 1136 yards and 8 TDs this season. He also has two receiving touchdowns. He hasn’t found the endzone in the Vikings last two games, but he scored a TD in the three games prior.

In week 5, Cook rushed for 94 yards and 2 TDs against the Bears. The Bears allow 158.3 RYPG (31st) and this is a great opportunity for Cook to get back on track before the start of the NFL playoffs.

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Cam Akers Over 72.5 Rushing Yards (-125)

Rams vs. Seahawks Preview

Akers has been getting more touches the last couple weeks. Akers had 23 carries for 118 yards and 3 TDs against the Broncos on Christmas Day and 19 carries for 123 yards against LAC last week.

The Seahawks defense ranks 30th against the run (150.5 RYPG). The Rams have nothing to play for and I expect them to continue feeding Akers in the regular season finale on Sunday.

Aaron Rodgers Under 251.5 Passing Yards (-115)

Lions vs. Packers Preview

Rodgers has had a rough season, but can still make the playoffs with a win. Rodgers has thrown for 3490 yards, 25 TDs and 11 INTs. He has thrown for 252+ yards in only two games this season.

He hasn’t thrown for 300+ yards once. His highest passing yards total in a game this season was against the Lions (291). Detroit have one of the worst passing defenses in the league (249.4 PYPG – 30th).

However, both teams need a win and the Lions know they need to shut down Rodgers.

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Najee Harris Over 71.5 Rushing Yards (-115)

Browns vs. Steelers Preview

Harris has 954 rushing yards and 6 rushing TDs this season. After a slow start to the season, he has rushed for 72+ yards in five of the Steelers last eight games. He’s coming off his best performance.

Last week, Harris rushed for 111 yards on 22 carries. It was the first time this season that he was able to rush for 100+ yards in a game. The Browns are allowing 134.4 RYPG (25th) this season.

Harris will want to break 1000+ rushing yards for the season. Pittsburgh can still make the playoffs, but they need to win. Look for another low-scoring game where the Steelers pound the rock with Harris.

Josh Allen Under 38.5 Rushing Yards (-120)

Patriots vs. Bills Preview

The Bills host the Patriots to close out the regular season. NE need to win to make the playoffs. The Bills have already locked up the AFC East and I’d be surprised if Allen takes off running often in this game.

The last thing Buffalo needs is for Allen to get hurt. Allen has rushed for 41+ yards in four of his last five games, but the one game he didn’t was against the Patriots (8 carries for 20 yards).

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