Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals
This game is a classic example of differing motivations. The Seahawks (6-10 SU, 8-8 ATS) have been eliminated from playoff contention and rumors are swirling that Wilson and Carroll are due for a break up. On the flip side, the Cardinals (11-5 SU, 10-6 ATS) are coming off a big win over Dallas and can catch the Rams for the division if they win this game and get some help. This line opened with Arizona listed as a 5-point home favorite. Respected money has laid the chalk, pushing Arizona up to -6.5. This could be a tease play, taking Arizona down from -6.5 to -0.5. We've also seen some over money show up, raising the total from 46.5 to 48. These teams met back on November 21 and the Cardinals won 23-13.
San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams
This is a huge game for both NFC West teams, as the 49ers (9-7 SU, 8-8 ATS) are currently the 6-seed while the Rams (12-4 SU, 8-8 ATS) are the 2-seed. This line opened with Los Angeles listed as a 6-point home favorite. We've seen this line fall to 4, which indicates respected money grabbing the points with the 49ers. San Francisco has value as a road divisional dog with a line move in their favor. These teams met back in Week 10 and the 49ers dominated and won 31-10. Kyle Shanahan is 24-17 ATS (59%) in his career as a dog.
Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders
This AFC West matchup was flexed to Sunday Night as both teams are on the bubble and fighting for their playoff lives. The Chargers opened as a 2.5-point road favorite and heavy public betting on Herbert and Company has pushed the line up to key number of 3. We've seen some sharp buyback on the Raiders 3, with many shops juicing up Vegas 3 to -115, signaling a possible fall back to 2.5. One big variable here: the Raiders might get star tight end Darren Waller back from injury. Vegas has value as a contrarian divisional dog at home. Primetime dogs have cashed at roughly a 57% clip this season. We could also be looking at a higher scoring game. The total has been steamed up from 47.5 to 49.5.
More Week 18 Moves
Cowboys -4 to -7 at Eagles
Chiefs -3 to -10 at Broncos
Lions 11 to 2.5 vs Packers
Bears 6 to 2.5 at Vikings
Patriots -2.5 to -6.5 at Dolphins
Colts -8.5 to -15.5 at Jags
Washington -3.5 to -6.5 at Giants
Bengals 1.5 to -3 at Browns