LA Chargers @ HOU Texans
The Chargers are riding a 4-game win streak and clinched a playoff berth last week in their win against the Cowboys. There is a lot at stake for the Chargers in this game, either keeping their AFC West title hopes alive to dropping down to the 7 seed in the conference.
The Texans are the hottest team in the league, winning 7-straight after a 3-5 start to the season. With a win, they’ll clinch a spot in the playoffs for the third consecutive season. They will need to rely on their #1 defense to stop the Chargers from ending their streak.
BEST BET = Justin Herbert Over 0.5 Interceptions
Justin Herbert has 12 interceptions this season, the 4th-most in the NFL. He faces a Texans’ secondary that has recorded an INT in 11 of their last 13 games. Our model gives Herbert a 64.20% chance of throwing an interception on Saturday.
BAL Ravens @ GB Packers
The Ravens are on their last leg, with just a 2% chance of making the playoffs. They blew an 11-point lead on SNF against the Patriots, and lost Lamar Jackson to injury. If Lamar can’t play on Saturday, it will be Tyler Huntley attempting to keep their hopes alive. The Packers are just one win away from making the playoffs, needing a win against either the Ravens this week or the Vikings Week 18. They were unable to get it done during last week’s disastrous collapse against the Bears, blowing a 10-point lead with only 5 minutes left in 4th.BEST BET = Over 40.5 Total Points
While both offenses haven’t been the most explosive this season, they are both still above .500 against the total. Both teams cashed their respective overs last week and hope to keep that momentum entering this matchup. Our model gives a 68.50% chance for this game to go over the listed total on Saturday.
