NFL Week 18 Odds, Picks & Predictions (Saturday)
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NFL Odds, Picks & Predictions: Saturday
Steelers vs. Ravens
The Pittsburgh Steelers are favorites against the 13-3 Baltimore Ravens. It's not because the Steelers are better. It's because 17 Ravens starters are projected to sit or be limited against Pittsburgh. That 17-man list includes the likely MVP, Lamar Jackson. Therefore, Tyler Huntley, who made the Pro Bowl last year, will get the start for the Ravens. On the other hand, Mason Rudolph will sling it for the Steelers. Pittsburgh has scored at least 30 points in each of the last two games with Rudolph as the starter. That's why he'll be quarterback over Kenny Pickett, who is finally back to being healthy. With the playoffs on the line, the Steelers won't be sitting anyone. I'll back Pittsburgh at -3.5 in this spot.
Pick: Steelers -3.5 (-110)
-Jason Radowitz
Texans vs. Colts
This Saturday night matchup will have plenty of intrigue as far as wild card and AFC South implications. The winner of this game will clinch a playoff spot, which would be a great milestone for both teams coming into the season with a rebuilding roster. Depending on how Jacksonville performs on Sunday, the winner could also be the AFC South champion. The loser, however, will be eliminated from playoff contention. DVOA suggests that these teams are pretty even as they rank just one spot away from each other in both offense and defense ratings. Houston has a strong passing offense led by OROY favorite CJ Stroud. He’s exceeded almost all expectations this year, but his home and road splits are astonishing. At home, Stroud has looked like the MVP candidate that many believed him to be early in the year, but on the road he’s compiled 1,100 fewer yards, 13 fewer TDs and 1.9 fewer yards per attempt. It will not be an inviting situation for the Texans traveling to Indianapolis. With a rookie QB and a rookie head coach on the sidelines, the Texans seem just one year away from really taking off. For this week and this year, it’s Indianapolis’s time.
Pick: Colts ML (+110)
-Ryan Rodeman
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