We’re going to compare the NFL week 18 opening lines to the current betting odds.
Every NFL team is in action for the final week of the regular season. There are no games scheduled for Thursday or Monday. All 16 games will be played on Saturday (2) and Sunday (14).
There are still some NFL wild card races to decide this weekend as well.
NFL Week 17 Betting Recap
In week 17, favorites went 7-8 ATS (Season Record: 112-134-7 ATS). Favorites have been struggling to cover the point spread all season long and that’s unlikely to change in the final week.
Four underdogs won straight-up in week 17 (Browns, Saints, Seahawks and Steelers).
The over/under went 6-9 in week 17 (Season O/U Record: 110-140-4).
Analyzing NFL Week 18 Line Movement
Let’s jump into the NFL week 18 point spread and over/under betting lines.
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders
Opening Spread: Chiefs -6.5 / Current Spread: Chiefs -9.5
Opening Total: 50.5 Points / Current Total: 51.5 Points
The Raiders are 5-2 ATS at home. KC might need to win for the #1 seed in the AFC.
Tennessee Titans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Opening Spread: Jaguars -5.5 / Current Spread: Jaguars -6.5
Opening Total: 38.5 Points / Current Total: 38.5 Points
The Titans are on a 0-6 (0-4-2 ATS) run, but can lock up the AFC South with a win against the Jags.
Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Opening Spread: Steelers -2.5 / Current Spread: Steelers -3
Opening Total: 37.5 Points / Current Total: 38.5 Points
The Steelers are on a 3-0 (3-0 ATS) run and need to win to have a shot at making the playoffs.
Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
Opening Spread: Vikings -2.5 / Current Spread: Vikings -1.5
Opening Total: 44.5 Points / Current Total: 46.5 Points
The Vikings are 2-4-1 ATS on the road, but the Bears have lost nine games in a row.
Carolina Panthers vs. New Orleans Saints
Opening Spread: Saints -3.5 / Current Spread: Saints -4.5
Opening Total: 39.5 Points / Current Total: 40.5 Points
The Saints are on a 3-0 (2-1 ATS) run, but neither team has anything to play for on Sunday.
Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Opening Spread: Bengals -7 / Current Spread: Bengals -7
Opening Total: 42.5 Points / Current Total: 42.5 Points
The AFC North could be on the line in week 18 if the Bengals lose to the Bills on MNF tonight.
Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks
Opening Spread: Seahawks -4.5 / Current Spread: Seahawks -6.5
Opening Total: 41.5 Points / Current Total: 41.5 Points
The Seahawks (1-4 ATS as a favorite this season) need to win to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Denver Broncos
Opening Spread: Chargers -3 / Current Spread: Chargers -3
Opening Total: 40 Points / Current Total: 40.5 Points
The Chargers are on a 4-0 (3-0-1 ATS) run, but have nothing to play for in week 18.
New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills
Opening Spread: Bills -8 / Current Spread: Bills -7.5
Opening Total: 42.5 Points / Current Total: 42.5 Points
The Patriots need to win to guarantee a spot in the playoffs, but they’re on a 0-3 ATS run.
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers
Opening Spread: Packers -4 / Current Spread: Packers -4.5
Opening Total: 48.5 Points / Current Total: 48.5 Points
Both of these NFC North rivals need to win. GB are on a 4-0 (4-0 ATS) run currently.
New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Opening Spread: Eagles -12.5 / Current Spread: Eagles -13.5
Opening Total: 40.5 Points / Current Total: 40.5 Points
Both teams are in the playoffs with little to play for and this is a huge point spread for division rivals.
Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts
Opening Spread: Colts -2.5 / Current Spread: Colts -3
Opening Total: 38.5 Points / Current Total: 38 Points
The Colts are just 1-5 ATS this season as a favorite and have lost six consecutive games.
Arizona Cardinals vs. San Francisco 49ers
Opening Spread: 49ers -13 / Current Spread: 49ers -13.5
Opening Total: 40.5 Points / Current Total: 40 Points
The 49ers have won nine games in a row, but covering -13.5 points is a tough task.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons
Opening Spread: Falcons -7 / Current Spread: Falcons -7
Opening Total: 37.5 Points / Current Total: 39 Points
The Bucs are only 8-8, but they’ve clinched the NFC South. TB are 4-11-1 ATS this season.
Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders
Opening Spread: Cowboys -6.5 / Current Spread: Cowboys -4
Opening Total: 41.5 Points / Current Total: 41.5 Points
The Commanders are on a 1-3 (0-4 ATS) run. Dallas could still win the division potentially with a win.
New York Jets vs. Miami Dolphins
Opening Spread: Dolphins -3.5 / Current Spread: Dolphins -2.5
Opening Total: 41.5 Points / Current Total: 39.5 Points
The Jets are on a 0-5 (1-4 ATS) run. Miami needs to win to keep their playoff hopes alive.