NFL Week 18 tips: Chiefs can reign supreme at Mile High

It’s the final week of the regular season as teams jostle for position in the NFC and AFC Conference standings.

Building a winning momentum going into the all-important playoffs could be vital and that’s exactly what the Kansas City Chiefs will look to do when they head to Colorado this weekend.

Kansas City Chiefs (11-5) @ Denver Broncos (7-9)

Match Odds: Chiefs 1.21 | Broncos 5.5

When it comes to landing top spot in the AFC Conference, the Chiefs’ destiny is out of their hands as they prepare to face the Denver Broncos on Saturday.

The Tennessee Titans have their noses in front in the standings and the Chiefs will do all they can to make a last-gasp leapfrog to the top.

Kansas City have averaged just over 28 points a game this season on offense and it looks like the Broncos don’t have the tools to stop the Chiefs earning a comfortable win.

Tip: Chiefs -11pts on the handicap at 2.0 

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will be aiming to guide his side to victory ahead of the playoffs

Dallas Cowboys (11-5) @ Philadelphia Eagles (9-7)

Match Odds: Cowboys 1.48 | Eagles 3.0

It’s an NFC East showdown at Lincoln Financial Field to complete the regular season for the Eagles and Cowboys.

Both teams have already secured their places in the playoffs, so winning momentum and bragging rights are at stake in Philly.

Recent meetings between the rivals have been high-scoring affairs and another one can be expected at The Lincs on Sunday.

Tip: Over 45.5pts at 2.12

Green Bay Packers (13-3) @ Detroit Lions (2-13)

Match Odds: Packers 1.59 | Lions 2.6 

NFC Conference frontrunners the Green Bay Packers are regarded as one of the favourites for the Super Bowl going into their trip to Detroit on Sunday.

Green Bay, who are at 14% to lift the Vince Lombardi Trophy this season, are expected to field quarterback Aaron Rodgers, even with little riding on this game. 

The Packers want to secure a six-game winning streak and the Lions, who have only won twice this season, look unlikely to stop Rodgers and his side marching into the playoffs with another W.

Tip: Packers -3.5pts on the handicap at 1.91

LA Chargers (9-7) @ Las Vegas Raiders (9-7)

Match Odds: Chargers 1.67 | Raiders 2.44

It’s all or nothing for both these teams as the winner between the Chargers and the Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in the Monday Night Football will claim the seventh and final wildcard spot in the AFC.

This is set to be a cagey encounter in Nevada, as the Chargers look to secure three consecutive wins over their AFC West rivals.

A winner seems to be too close to call but with so much on the line, points might well be at a premium in this shootout in the west.

Tip: Chargers @ Raiders under 47.5pts at 2.04

Recommended Bets: 

Chiefs -11pts on the handicap at 2.0 

Cowboys @ Eagles over 45.5pts at 2.12

Packers -3.5pts on the handicap at 1.91

Chargers @ Raiders under 47.5pts at 2.04