CBS Sportsline handicapper Bruce Marshall shares his betting insights for the final week of the NFL regular season, spotlighting key trends and edges for Week 18 matchups.
Saturday Games
Panthers at Buccaneers (-2.5, 44): Carolina won the first meeting 23-20 and has gone under in six of its last eight. Tampa Bay has lost seven of eight overall, going 0-8 against the spread (ATS). The under is also trending for the Bucs at 6-4. Edge: Panthers and under.
Seahawks (-1.5, 48) at 49ers: San Francisco has dominated the series, winning and covering seven of the last eight, including a 17-13 Week 1 win in Seattle. The 49ers have won six straight overall and are on a 6-2 over run. Seattle is 7-1 both straight up and ATS on the road. Edge: 49ers and over.
Sunday Games
Chiefs (-5.5, 37) at Raiders: Kansas City shut out Las Vegas 31-0 in their first meeting and is 5-0 straight up and 4-1 ATS at Allegiant Stadium. The Chiefs have lost five straight overall but snapped an 0-7 ATS slide last week. The under is 9-1 for Kansas City. The Raiders have lost 10 straight and are on a 2-5 ATS slide. Edge: Slight to under and Chiefs.
Saints at Falcons (-3, 45): Atlanta won the first meeting 24-10 and has won and covered three straight. The Falcons are on a 7-2 over run. New Orleans has won and covered its last four and is on a 10-2 under streak. Edge: Saints.
Browns at Bengals (-7.5, 44.5): Cincinnati won 17-16 in Week 1 but didn’t cover. The Bengals have covered four of their last five with Joe Burrow back and are on a 5-2 under run. Cleveland is 1-6 ATS on the road. The under is 6-1-1 in the series. Edge: Bengals and under.
Packers at Vikings (-7.5, 35.5): Green Bay won the first meeting 23-6 but has lost three straight overall and is on a 3-10-1 ATS slide away from home. Minnesota has won and covered four straight and is on a 7-1 under run. Edge: Vikings and under.
Cowboys (-3.5, 51) at Giants: Dallas won 40-37 in overtime for its ninth straight win over New York (6-2-1 ATS). The over is 5-2 in the series and 11-2 for Dallas. The Cowboys have lost three of four overall (0-4 ATS). New York snapped a nine-game losing streak last week and is on a 9-2 over run. Edge: Over and Cowboys.
Titans at Jaguars (-12.5, 47.5): Jacksonville has won and covered the last three meetings and seven straight overall, with a 6-3 over run. Tennessee is on a 5-3 ATS uptick and 7-3 over run. Edge: Jaguars and over.
Colts at Texans (-10.5, 38.5): Houston won the first meeting 20-16 and is on a 5-1 ATS streak and 5-2 under run. Indianapolis has lost six straight and is on a 1-4 ATS skid. Edge: Texans and slight to under.
Jets at Bills (-7, 38): Buffalo has won and covered the last four meetings. New York has lost four straight, each by at least 23 points, and is on a 4-1 over run. Edge: Bills and slight to over.
Lions at Bears (-3, 50.5): Detroit has won and covered the last two meetings but is on a 1-6 ATS skid overall and a 7-2 over run. Chicago is 4-1-1 ATS at home. Edge: Bears and over.
Chargers at Broncos (-12.5, 37.5): Los Angeles has won and covered the last three meetings. Denver is on a 1-4 ATS skid overall and 2-9 ATS as favorites, with a 4-1 over run. Edge: Slight to Chargers and over.
Cardinals at Rams (-7, 46): Los Angeles won the first meeting 45-17 and is on a 5-0 over streak. Arizona has lost 13 of its last 14 and is on a 1-7 ATS slide. Edge: Rams and over.
Dolphins at Patriots (-10.5, 45.5): New England won the first meeting 33-27, ending Miami’s 9-0 ATS streak in the series. The Patriots are on a 10-3 ATS run, and the over is 8-2 in the series. Edge: Over and slight to Patriots.
Commanders at Eagles (-4, 38.5): Philadelphia won the first meeting 29-18 and has won and covered three straight. The over is 6-1 in the series. Washington is on a 3-7 ATS slide and 9-4-1 over run. Edge: Slight to Eagles and over.
Ravens (-3.5, 40.5) at Steelers: Pittsburgh won the first meeting 27-22 and has won four of the last five at home (3-2 ATS). Baltimore has won five straight on the road (4-1 ATS). Edge: Slight to Ravens.
