Week 18 NFL Parlay Picks: Bucs Cruise Into Postseason with Ease

For the first time in NFL history, we will have a Week 18 of the regular season. It provides the same challenges of any regular season finale - some teams already have playoff positions secured and seeds clinched, while others are competing for seeding or a playoff spot. On top of it all, every team will be playing matchups centered within their own division. 

Here's a look at my favorite NFL parlay picks across both Saturday and Sunday in Week 18.

Week 18 NFL parlay picks

• Broncos Under 17.5 (-115) + D'Onta Foreman anytime touchdown (-120) = +256
• Buccaneers first-half -4 (-110) + Washington first-half 3-way -3 (-105) = +272

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Parlay Pick 1

PARLAY: Denver Broncos Under 17.5 (-115) + D'Onta Foreman anytime touchdown (-120) = +256

Denver Broncos Under 17.5 (-115) 

The Kansas City Chiefs are one team that still has a lot to play for, as they still have a shot at the number one seed. They need to win or tie the Broncos, but also need a Titans loss to the Texans in order to secure home-field advantage and a first round bye. This is an imperative bounce-back game for the Chiefs, who struggled last week against the Bengals surrendering over 440 yards through the air.

The good thing for the Chiefs is they meet a Denver team who has really been struggling offensively. The Broncos have scored 13 points or fewer in five of their last seven contests and most notably their running game has been flat, averaging only 78 yards per game over their last three. With motivation a question for the Broncos with nothing to play for, Kansas City takes care of business on the road and its defense steps up in a big way. 

D'Onta Foreman anytime touchdown (-120)

The Houston Texans host the Tennessee Titans, who are still without Derrick Henry as he is resting up and primed for a playoff return. Despite losing Henry early this season, the Titans have locked up their second straight AFC South and are hoping to secure even more with the potential for home-field advantage and a first round bye.

D'Onta Foreman has been a factor for the Titans since taking over for the injured Henry. He's fresh off a 132-yard rushing performance last week against the Miami Dolphins, totaling that number on 26 carries. He's in a favorable spot once again, up against a Texans defense that has surrendered 21 total touchdowns to running backs.

Parlay Pick 2

PARLAY: Tampa Bay Buccaneers first-half -4 (-110) + Washington first-half 3-way -3 (-105) = +272

Tampa Bay Buccaneers first-half -4 (-110) 

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are fresh off a win versus the New York Jets in which they were down almost the entire game but managed to pull through in the final minute to secure the win. They will be without their top two running backs as Ronald Jones suffered an injury in that Jets game and was seen in a walking boot at practice. A win on Sunday, and a 49ers upset over the Rams, would have the Bucs locking up the number two seed.

When these two teams met up earlier in the year, despite a depleted offense and many weapons out, the Bucs still managed to win 32-6. As for the Panthers, against the spread they have failed to cover in six straight contests. While this game could get out of hand early and some starters may be rested in the second half, I like the Bucs to lock things down early on and cover the first half spread, especially as they rank first in first-half points per game averaging 15.8.

Washington Football Team first-half 3-way -3 (-105) 

The Giants have struggled to put up points all season long, particularly in the first half of games ranking 32nd in the league in first-half points per game at 6.3. Sunday, they take on the Washington Football Team. Despite its up and down season, Washington will look to close out the season strong and get more snaps for Taylor Heinicke. This is a great spot for Washington, as the Giants have lost five straight contests and although the prior meeting ended up proving entertaining in Week 2 with a 30-29 Washington victory, a lot has changed since then.

With the Giants' extensive injury report, Saquon Barkley questionable and absolutely nothing to play for look for, the Giants' sluggish starts will continue. Their team total is low for the half, so I much prefer taking the Football Team on a first-half spread.

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