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The Touchback’s NFL week 18 parlay

NFL week 18 parlay
You may not want to watch this game, but you should bet on it

The final week of the season is upon us and that means it is time for our NFL week 18 parlay. This is perhaps one of the most difficult slate of games to navigate from a football betting perspective because some teams rest players, others give starters a handful of series and losing sides try their hardest to lose.

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However, it is also the most enjoyable weekend to make a parlay. Not only do upsets always happen, but you don’t have to spend a ton of time researching the games. Know what players are and aren’t playing and go with your gut.

So, while we are throwing down some cash on our NFL week 18 parlay, do not be afraid to follow your instincts creating your own.

The Touchback’s NFL week 18 parlay

Game 1

Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts

The pick: Texans to win (+120)

The Colts have straight up quit on Jeff Saturday and this season. There is no reason to believe they will care in any way, shape or form about their 2022 finale. Houston, on the other hand, has been scrappy most weeks. They took the Chiefs to overtime and beat the Titans recently. The Texans may be bad, but at least they seem interested in playing.

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Game 2

Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints

The pick: Panthers to win (+150)

While New Orleans has won three in a row, last week’s game against Philadelphia felt like their Super Bowl. It is easy to see them in senior spring mode for a contest against a mediocre Panthers side that may want one more victory for their interim head coach.

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Game 3

New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles

The pick: Giants to cover +14 (-105)

It appears as if New York is going to rest its starters with nothing to play for in week 18. Meanwhile, the Eagles welcome Jalen Hurts back and must win to clinch a first round bye. Despite this, there is reason to think the Giants may keep this within two touchdowns.

Firstly, the backups will be eager to show they can contribute as many of them are auditioning for roster spots next year. Secondly, Philadelphia probably won’t push the issue once it has a comfortable lead.

Game 4

New York Jets at Miami Dolphins

The pick: Dolphins to win (+100)

Both these teams have lost five straight games and have seen once promising seasons go up in smoke. Skylar Thompson starting is why sportsbooks are down on the Dolphins, but it’s not like the Jets offense is setting the world on fire. Over the past two weeks, they have scored a total of nine points. Taking the home underdog here makes sense.

The payoff

Our NFL week 18 parlay features odds of +2045. That means if you bet $10, you would win $204.50.