The Week 18 matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs feels more like a formality than a competitive game. Both teams have already been eliminated from the playoffs and are expected to start backup quarterbacks, with Chris Oladokun making his third appearance for the Chiefs this season and Kenny Pickett playing in his sixth game for the Raiders. However, there’s a lot on the line in our Silver and Black Pride Pick’em competition as the last week of the regular season is the final opportunity to make a big push toward the top of the standings.
Odds below are provided by FanDuel Sportsbook and are subject to change.
Raiders vs. Chiefs
- Spread: KC -5.5
- Total: 36.5
- KC ML: -270
- LV ML: +220
Holder’s picks: LV +5.5, KC ML, Under 36.5
To be honest, no one should be betting on this game. There’s a chance the Raiders have the No. 1 pick locked up before kickoff, which would mean literally nothing is on the line, and it’s two backup quarterbacks for teams that combined for one win in November and December. But if you have to make a pick, it feels like Kansas City winning with something like a 16-13 score feels like the best bet.
Pick’em Competition
Moving on to S&BP’s Pick’em competition, below is a look at how our writers finished in Week 17.
- Matt Holder 171-84-1 (67%)
- Bill Williamson 170-85-1 (67%)
- Ray Aspuria 160-95-1 (63%)
Last week was a rough one for the writers, as all three of us went 8-8. Bill and I had the same picks, so it was guaranteed that there wasn’t going to be a change at the top of the standings, and Ray could capitalize on the opportunity to gain some ground. So, it’s a two-horse race where I hold a small, one-game lead heading into the final week of the regular season.
1. JeepRaider 174-81
2. Tennessee Raider Fan 171-84
t-3. Freddy B Good 170-85
t-3. Bower rangers 170-85
t-3. Vila41 170-85
t-3. Dafe2cat 170-85
t-3. Alaskan Raida 170-85
t-8. Professor 168-87
t-8. DARTH RAIDER 168-87
t-8. NC Hell Razors 168-87
t-8. Pick’em Pro 168-87
Week 17 Top Picker
- Smartaleck 13-3
There’s still some time, but it’s looking like JeepRaider is going to run away with this year’s competition. If Jeep can maintain the three-pick lead after this weekend, that should just about do it. The competition continues throughout the playoffs, but the significantly reduced number of games will make it difficult for anyone to catch up during the postseason. So, we all need to do our best to narrow the gap and make this a competitive competition from start to finish! Also, big shoutout to Smartaleck for getting 13 winners last week. That was two more than anyone else.
Best of luck with your picks! There are no Thursday night games this week, but we do have two contests on Saturday, so don’t procrastinate!
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