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NFL Week 18 Preview: Postseason and Draft Implications

Dive into expert analysis, betting tips, and predictions for the AFC North Week 18 doubleheader, including SGP strategies for the big games.
<h2 style="text-align: center;">NFL Saturday Betting Guide</h2>
<pre style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/article/anytime-touchdown-bets-you-need-to-place-for-saturday-nfl-week-18"> Anytime Touchdowns </a>| <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/article/nfl-player-props-week-18-saturday-best-bets-to-target">Top Props</a>
Best Bet: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/article/bengals-vs-steelers-week-18-predictions-nfl-picks-today-best-bets">Bengals-Steelers</a> | <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/article/browns-vs-ravens-week-18-predictions-nfl-picks-today-best-bets">Browns-Ravens</a>
<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/article/week-18-nfl-betting-guide-best-bets-props-and-predictions">Week 18 Guide</a> | <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/article/nfl-week-18-player-incentives-key-bonuses-and-milestones-to-watch">Player Incentives for W18</a></pre>
<h2>Leg 1: Derrick Henry OVER 86.5 Rushing Yards (-114)</h2>
As the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/depth-chart/baltimore-ravens-depth-chart">Baltimore Ravens</a> gear up for their Week 18 showdown, all eyes turn to <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/derrick-henry/2300">Derrick Henry</a>—a force to be reckoned with in this divisional showdown. Baltimore’s ground-and-pound identity has been their hallmark, and their ability to control the run game could determine whether they finally break through in January. Meanwhile, Henry has been in vintage form, surpassing the century mark in back-to-back outings and topping his rushing prop in three of his last five games. With his history of dominance in late-season battles, it’s hard to bet against King Henry continuing his reign.
Spread: Ravens -19.5 | Moneyline: Ravens –4000 | Total: 41.5
<h2>Leg 2: Cleveland Browns UNDER 10.5 Points (-136)</h2>
The <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/depth-chart/cleveland-browns-depth-chart">Cleveland Browns</a> have been a mess this season, and that&#8217;s speaking about as kindly as possible. The Browns have scored ten or more points just once over their last four games, which doesn&#8217;t inspire confidence against a Ravens defense that&#8217;s consistently been building momentum down the stretch. If the Browns stay in this game, it will be because of their defense, not this putrid offense. 
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<h2>Leg 3: Pittsburgh Steelers Moneyline (+112)</h2>
It’s another chapter in the storied AFC North rivalry as the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/depth-chart/pittsburgh-steelers-depth-chart">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> and <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/depth-chart/cincinnati-bengals-depth-chart">Cincinnati Bengals</a> square off again, with plenty on the line. It’s do-or-die time in the Week 18 playoff hunt for the Bengals, and urgency will be key right from the opening kickoff. Cincinnati’s offense is versatile and dangerous, capable of keeping defenses guessing. The Steelers could be in for a rough night if <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/joe-burrow/16237">Joe Burrow</a> can operate with time and space.
Still, Pittsburgh’s defense delivered big plays and turnovers in their last meeting, and it’s tough to bet against them replicating that formula. The Steelers are desperate to avoid heading into the postseason on the heels of four straight losses, and they’ll see an opportunity to exploit a Bengals defense that has struggled to find consistency. While I backed the Bengals in their first showdown, Pittsburgh’s ability to capitalize on Cincinnati’s defensive vulnerabilities makes it hard to go against them this time. Don’t expect the Steelers to let this one slip away.
Spread: Bengals -1.5 | Moneyline: Bengals -130 | Total: 48.5
<h2>Leg 4: Joe Burrow OVER 284.5 Passing Yards (-114)</h2>
Had the Bengals managed to notch an extra win, or two earlier in the season, Joe Burrow might be leading the MVP conversation heading into Week 18. Instead, Cincinnati finds itself in a do-or-die situation, needing a win—and some outside help—to keep their playoff hopes alive. Facing a slumping Steelers squad, expect Burrow to go all out, airing it out under the bright lights with everything on the line.
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<h2>4-Leg Same Game Parlay: +1021</h2>
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