Every Sunday night, oddsmakers drop the upcoming week’s NFL betting lines, and if you are wondering if the opening spreads look accurate, we’ve got you covered.
Each week, FOX Sports Betting Analysts Geoff Schwartz, Sam Panayotovich and Jason McIntyre will break down the opening numbers in this space and point out if they think the line is too low, too high or just right.
So, without further ado, let’s jump into their analysis for Week 18.
Bears @ Packers (-3.5)
These hooks won’t last long. Chicago’s defense has done a complete 180 since acquiring Montez Sweat. He looks almost unstoppable for large stretches of games.
The Bears have won four of their last five games, and the only loss was a heartbreaker at Cleveland.
Steelers (-3.5) @ Ravens
Sure, the Ravens have locked up the No. 1 seed and a bye, and they’ll probably rest some players. But remember, Tyler Huntley is a more-than-capable backup, and regardless of who is sitting, these games are always close.
Texans @ Colts (-1)
The Texans are slightly better than the Colts, but this game is in Indianapolis, so this line is set well.
Houston, with C.J. Stroud, looked back to their old selves last weekend, and I can see people wanting some Texans action.
Browns @ Bengals (-5.5)
Be careful with this one. The Browns clinched a playoff spot, and all they should care about is rest and recovery for most of their starters. But are you really going to lay almost six points with the Bengals in a meaningless game? I’m staying far, far away.
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Buccaneers (-5.5) @ Panthers
I love these spots on the last Sunday of the season. Most casual bettors will look to bet on the team with a shot at the playoffs against the team with two wins.
“It’s a must-win game.”
The truth is, if you’re a .500 team that must win, you’re probably not that good.
Jets @ Patriots (-2)
Has the Jets defense quit? They got embarrassed by Joe Flacco last week, and now…
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