It’s the final week of the regular season in the NFL, and it features several critical games that will determine seeding or even a playoff spot.

The Ravens beat the Packers, while the Steelers lost to the Browns, keeping Baltimore’s playoff hopes alive. The Rams are out of contention in the NFC West, with the Seahawks and 49ers each winning. As a result of the Colts' sixth straight loss, they officially went from the No. 1 seed to being out of the playoffs. There was also a battle for the No. 1 pick in the draft; the Giants won, but they also lost because they gave up the top pick to their opponent, the Raiders.

The MVP race might be decided after the outcomes from the top two candidates. Drake Maye (-400) could become the sixth player in NFL history to win the MVP in his second season.

The sophomore went off on the Jets for 5 TDs, which secured the Patriots' first AFC East title since 2019. Matthew Stafford (+300) and the Rams lost two consecutive games for the first time this season, which takes them out of the NFC West title race and potentially removes Stafford from the MVP discussion.

Week 18 Preview

There are still a few things to settle in Week 18, including division titles, seeding, and playoff spots.

On Saturday, the NFC West championship comes down to the 49ers and Seahawks, with the winner also receiving the No. 1 seed and a bye. The NFC South comes down to the contest between the Buccaneers and Panthers; if Carolina wins, they’re in, but if Tampa Bay wins, they also need the Falcons to lose, or the tiebreaker would come into play. Atlanta would have the advantage over Tampa Bay. The regular season finale is between the Ravens and the Steelers, and the winner of that game claims the AFC North, while the loser goes home.

BetSmart Player Prop Finder

The BetSmart package has been helping users throughout the NFL season. With trackers for Arbitrage Bets, Positive EV, and Middle Bets, you have a ton of high-percentage wagers to choose from.

It also features the popular Prop Finder, which provides detailed information on all of the best available props. Each prop has data, including its positive EV percentage, the sportsbook with the best odds, and the frequency with which the player has hit the number in the last 5, 10, and 15 games.

The BetSmart Prop Finder currently has valuable data for hundreds of player props in Week 18 of the NFL.

Here are 5 to consider:

1. Jalen McMillian

Game: Carolina Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Date: Saturday, January 3 @ 4 p.m. ET
Prop: Total Receiving Yards Over 32.5
Odds: -111
Sportsbook(s): DraftKings
Trends: 80% in Last 5, 80% in Last 10

2. Christian McCaffrey

Game: Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers
Date: Saturday, January 3 @ 8 p.m. ET
Prop: Total Rushing Attempts Over 18.5
Odds: -104
Sportsbook(s): DraftKings
Trends: 100% in Last 5, 70% in Last 10

3. Bijan Robinson

Game: New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons
Date: Sunday, January 4 @ 1 p.m. ET
Prop: Total Rushing Yards Over 83.5
Odds: -111
Sportsbook(s): Bet365
Trends: 80% in Last 5, 60% in Last 10

4. Drake Maye

Game: Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots
Date: Sunday, January 4 @ 1 p.m. ET
Prop: Total Passing Yards Over 248.5
Odds: -111
Sportsbook(s): Bet365
Trends: 80% in Last 5, 80% in Last 10

5. Derrick Henry

Game: Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Date: Sunday, January 4 @ 8 p.m. ET
Prop: Total Rushing & Receiving Yards Over 99.5
Odds: -110
Sportsbook(s): BetMGM
Trends: 100% in Last 5, 70% in Last 10

Props & Middle Betting Opportunities

If you want to profit from player props, keep up with the latest trends. This will help you identify middle bets that can double your winnings.

Props, such as Total Receptions, offer an incredible opportunity to profit from Middle Bets. For example, if one sportsbook has a player’s Total Receptions set at 4.5 and another at 5.5, you would bet the Over 4.5 and Under 5.5. If the final number is 5, you win both. If it's higher or lower, you take a minimal loss.

With our Most Profitable Markets tool, you can see that the Total Receptions prop market has consistently created excellent betting opportunities, as it offers a positive ROI. Here is some data provided by the tool:

Last 7 Days: 218% ROI
Last 14 Days: 108% ROI
Last 30 Days: 90% ROI

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