We have reached the final week of the NFL season, and putting together a Week 18 parlay is going to be a great betting option to look at.
Making NFL picks and parlays continues to be a chance to win some money, especially when identifying a few games and then combining them.
There are some NFL matchups in Week 18 that will have a huge impact on the NFL playoff bracket, and that makes them even more exciting. Be sure to check the NFL injury report before making a final bet, but don’t be afraid of taking some risks this week.
Here is a look at the three games to include in your Week 18 parlay.
Week 18 parlay
Minnesota Vikings -7.5 vs. Chicago Bears
The Minnesota Vikings are trying to cap off a 13-4 regular season by beating the 3-13 Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon. Minnesota might have one of the best records in the league, but things haven’t always gone smoothly for that team.
The Vikings are scoring 24.7 points per game this season, but they are also giving up nearly 26 points per game. Quarterback Kirk Cousins has thrown 14 interceptions this season, and he has been a mess of late.
The Bears are Going to Struggle on Offense
Chicago Bears is going to be resting quarterback Justin Fields in this game, and according to the NFL player stats, that’s going to take away their biggest weapon. Justin Fields has rushed for 1,143 yards this season, and without him, the Bears are going to struggle on offense.
The Chicago Bears are going to find a way to keep this game close for a half, but they just don’t have enough talent to keep this game close for four quarters. Minnesota wants to roll to a big win in this game, and that is what they will get done.
New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills -7.0
AFC East rivals meet up in Week 18 as the Buffalo Bills host the New England Patriots in a pretty big game for both teams. New England can clinch a playoff spot with a win, and Buffalo can improve playoff positioning with a victory.
Buffalo won the first meeting between these two teams by a 24-10 score in New England, and they will be looking to do the same thing at home. Quarterback Josh Allen continues to be one of the best players in the NFL, but this team has had some distractions of late.
The patriots will Have a Tough Time Dealing with the Bills Defense
New England Patriots just can’t seem to figure things out on offense, and they are going to have a tough time dealing with the Buffalo defense. Knowing that this is a must-win situation will give the Patriots some added motivation in this one, but motivation alone won’t help them pick up a win.
The Bills basically had a week off in Week 17, and they are going to be fresh in this game. Look for the Bills to find their rhythm in the second half as they roll to a big win and cover the spread.
Detroit Lions +4.5 vs. Green Bay Packers
The final game to include in your Week 18 parlay is the final game on the NFL schedule on Sunday. It will be a matchup between the Packers and Lions in Green Bay, and there is a good chance that a playoff spot will be on the line.
According to the NFL team stats, Detroit is averaging 27 points per game this season, and that offense has been much better than advertised. The Lions are still giving up close to 26 points per game this season, and that unit will struggle on Sunday night.
The Packers Should Be Good Enough to Win this Game
Betting against Aaron Rodgers in primetime is always a risky proposition, especially when he is playing at home. Rodgers hasn’t been as sharp this year, but he has led the Packers to four straight wins. Green Bay Packers still is giving up 141 rushing yards per game, and that defense has to find a way to get stops in this one.
If NFL standings are anything to go by, Green Bay should be good enough to win this game at home, but the NFL odds for this game make it an interesting bet. The best wager to make is to take the 4.5 points and bet on the Detroit Lions to cover the spread and keep it close in Green Bay.
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