Early NFL Parlay and Best Bets: Week 18 (2022)
All is nearly set for the 2021-22 NFL playoffs with just one week to play and plenty of meaningless games across the league. There are, however, some sneaky good matchups and plenty of value to be had for those who look close enough.
Let’s take a closer look at this weekend’s board see where the remaining value is.
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Leg #1. Eagles +7 | -115 at DK Sportsbook
While they’re both already in the playoffs and the Cowboys have sealed up the division, this one will be all about positioning. With a win, the Eagles could move into the sixth seed in the playoffs as they’ll also be looking to continue the four-game win streak that got them there in the first place.
Led by quarterback Jalen Hurts and running back Miles Sanders, the Eagles finish the regular season with the best rushing attack in the league, 160.4 yards per game. The Cowboys expect the league’s best offense to be largely put on the shelf this week, as an already banged-up group will likely get some time off.
I like for the Eagles to keep this one close.
Leg #2. Steelers ML | +185 at DK Sportsbook
In what felt like the final game of his career, Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers still have one more game to go with plenty to play for. While it’s unlikely, a Colts loss to the Jaguars with a win here would put them in, and with the game going on at the same time, expect an all-out effort from the Black and Gold.
While they need to win and get much more help, the Ravens are still alive, albeit by a thread. Not that they would roll over in this one regardless. Once in control of the entire division, the Ravens come into this one, having lost five straight, starting with a December 5th loss to this Steelers team.
With Lamar Jackson likely out again for this one, expect the Steelers to send off Roethlisberger for good with a win in Baltimore.
Leg #3. Rams -5 | -110 at DK Sportsbook
With the 49ers in desperate need of a win here to secure a playoff spot, the Rams are just as likely to go hard in this one. With the much-coveted #2 seed on the line, the Rams come into this one as one of the hottest teams in the league, having won five straight to climb right back to the top of the NFC Standings.
With a hobbled (thumb) Jimmy G likely giving it a go for this one, I like for this Ram’s defense to be too much and for the Rams to run away with this one late.
Total Odds: +581 at DraftKings
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