We've finally arrived at the final week of the 2024 NFL season.
Week 18 is always a bit of a strange one on the NFL. Many teams are already eliminated from the playoffs and there are also several playoff teams who are already locked into their postseason seed, making for plenty of "meaningless" games.
With that in mind, there are also a few pivotal games set to take place, including an NFC North battle between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings that will not only decide the division, but the winner will also be the No. 1 seed in the NFC. The game has been flexed to the Sunday Night Football spot in Week 18, serving as the final game of the regular season.
The NFC South will still need to be decided. If the Buccaneers beat the Saints on Sunday, they'll be crowned NFC South champs for the fourth straight season. If the Buccaneers lose and the Falcons beat the Panthers, Atlanta will slide into that spot.
The AFC North is another division that's still up for grabs. If the Ravens beat the Browns or the Steelers lose to the Bengals in Week 18, Baltimore will repeat as division champs. If both the Ravens lose and the Steelers win, Pittsburgh will win the division and host a playoff game. Both AFC North matchups will take place on Saturday.
There's still plenty of drama for the No. 7 spot in the AFC as well. The Broncos need to beat the Chiefs in the final week to lock up a spot. If they lose, the Dolphins get in with a win against the Jets. If both the Broncos and Dolphins lose, the Bengals can get in with a win against the Steelers. If all three teams lose, Denver will back into the final playoff spot.
Let's take a look at the opening odds for every game. Note that the odds below are what they opened at and may have shifted by the time you're reading this article.
NFL Week 18 Opening OddsSaturday, January 4th — 4:30 p.m. EST GameCleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens Odds
Spread
Browns +17 (-110)Ravens -17 (-110)
Moneyline
Browns +675Ravens -1050
Total: 42.5
Saturday, January 4th — 8:00 p.m. EST GameCincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Odds
Spread
Bengals -1 (-112)Steelers +1 (-108)
Moneyline
Bengals -120Steelers +100
Total: 47.5 (Over -110/Under -110)
Sunday January 5th — 1 p.m. EST GamesCarolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons Odds
Spread
Panthers +7.5 (-110)Falcons -7.5 (-110)
Moneyline
Panthers +295Falcons -375
Total: 47.5 (Over -110/Under -110)
Washington Commanders vs. Dallas Cowboys Odds
Spread
Commanders -5 (-110)Cowboys +5 (-110)
Moneyline
Commanders -218Cowboys +180
Total: 47.5 (Over -110/Under -110)
Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers Odds
Spread
Bears +10 (-110)Packers -10 (-110)
Moneyline
Bears +340Packers -440
Total: 41.5 (Over -110/Under -110)
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Indianapolis Colts Odds
Spread
Jaguars +4.5 (-110)Colts -4.5 (-110)
Moneyline
Jaguars +170Colts -205
Total: 44.5 (Over -110/Under -110)
Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots Odds
Spread
Bills -2.5 (-110)Patriots +2.5 (-110)
Moneyline
Bills -130Patriots +110
Total: 41.5 (Over -110/Under -110)
New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles Odds
Spread
Giants +4 (-110)Eagles -4 (-110)
Moneyline
Giants +160Eagles -192
Total: 38.5 (Over -110/Under -110)
New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Odds
Spread
Saints +14 (-110)Buccaneers -14 (-110)
Moneyline
Saints +575Buccaneers -850
Total: 44.5 (Over -110/Under -110)
Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans Odds
Spread
Texans +2 (-110)Titans -2 (-110)
Moneyline
Texans +105Titans -125
Total: 36.5 (Over -110/Under -110)
Sunday, January 5th — 4:25 p.m. EST GamesSan Francisco 49ers vs. Arizona Cardinals Odds
Spread
49ers -1 (-112)Cardinals +1 (-108)
Moneyline
49ers -118Cardinals -102
Total: 47 (Over -110/Under -110)
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos Odds
Spread
Chiefs +7.5 (-115)Broncos -7.5 (-105)
Moneyline
Chiefs +280Broncos -355
Total: 40.5 (Over -110/Under -110)
Seattle Seahawks vs. Los Angeles Rams Odds
Spread
Seahawks +2.5 (-110)Rams -2.5 (-110)
Moneyline
Seahawks +110Rams -130
Total: 43.5 (Over -110/Under -110)
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders Odds
Spread
Chargers -5.5 (-110)Raiders +5.5 (-110)
Moneyline
Chargers -218Raiders +180
Total: 41 (Over -110/Under -110)
Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets Odds
Spread
Dolphins -2.5 (-110)Jets +2.5 (-110)
Moneyline
Dolphins -135Jets +114
Total: 42 (Over -110/Under -110)
Sunday, January 5th — Sunday Night FootballMinnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions Odds
Spread
Vikings +2.5 (-105)Lions -2.5 (-115)
Moneyline
Vikings +120Lions -142
Total: 51 (Over -110/Under -110)
