Prisco’s NFL Week 18 picks: Packers, Dolphins punch tickets to playoffs

I just can’t stand prosperity.

One week after killing it with my picks, it was back in the dumpster for me in Week 17. I went 6-9 with my expert picks against the spread, 10-5 straight up and a disappointing 2-3 with my best bets as part of the Pick-Six Podcast.

That drops my record to 120-126-9 ATS, 159-95-1 straight up and 54-40-5 with my best bets. PS: The Panthers were one of my best bets. That’s a bad loss with Sam Darnold’s late fumble causing the spread loser.

Week 18 is tough, but let’s hope I can end the regular season on a little heater and carry it on into the playoffs.

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox, FuboTV)

This game is meaningless for these two. I would imagine the Bucs would sit a lot of players, even if Todd Bowles said they won’t, which plays into the hands of the Falcons. They are playing to build something for next year. Look for the Falcons to play hard and find a way to beat the Tampa Bay backups. 

Pick: Falcons 23, Bucs 17

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)

Featured Game | Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots

This is an important game for both teams. The Bills are playing for seeding, while the Patriots can get into the playoffs with a win. That won’t be easy. The Bills are coming off the cancelled game Monday night and have had to handle the mental part of having a fallen teammate in Damar Hamlin. Getting past that will be tough. But I expect the Bills to play well here and all but end New England’s playoff chances. 

Pick: Bills 33, Patriots 21

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox, FuboTV)