We asked our Props analyst, Justin Bales, to come up with his best NFL ladder bets for Week 18. Let’s dive into the top NFL betting picks today.
If you’re not familiar with this kind of play, a ladder bet is essentially betting on a prop at multiple lines with the odds getting progressively larger the further up the ladder you go.
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We’ve done the research for you here and below we’ll dive into all of the rationale for our best NFL ladder bets for Week 18.
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Jared Goff Passing Yards Ladder
Goff is quietly doing whatever the Detroit Lions need of him, and he’s doing it at an extremely high level. He boasts 4,398 yards with 36 touchdowns and 10 interceptions through 16 games. He owns 275+ passing yards in 9 of those 16 contests.
Goff’s taken on a much larger role for the offense with David Montgomery injured. He’s played essentially three games without their star running backs, averaging 377.7 yards and 3.7 touchdowns on 41.7 attempts per game. He also recorded 300+ passing yards in all three of those games.
Goff gets an elite matchup against the Minnesota Vikings this week. They’re allowing the fourth-most passing yards (263.4) per game to opposing quarterbacks. The Detroit quarterback also threw for 280 yards on only 25 attempts against them earlier this season.
This is a game between two 14-2 teams who can put up points. They’re playing for the division and top seed in the NFC. The game is supposed to stay close throughout, meaning Goff could see 35+ pass attempts again this week.
What to play: Jared Goff 275+ passing yards through 350+ passing yards
Bijan Robinson Rushing Yards Ladder
Robinson’s performed well for the Atlanta Falcons this season. He owns 1,286 yards and 12 touchdowns on 276 carries this season. He’s been heating up recently, posting 90+ rushing yards in five consecutive games.
Robinson gets an ideal matchup against the Carolina Panthers this weekend. They’re giving up a league-high 143.6 rushing yards per game to running backs this season. The Panthers are also allowing 5.1 yards per carry in 2024.
Robinson faced off against Carolina in Week 6. He posted 95 yards and 2 touchdowns on only 15 carries. The Panthers also gave up 182 yards on the ground to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week. They’ve given up at least 117 rushing yards to a running back in five consecutive games.
The Falcons have an outside chance at making the playoffs this season. They have to win this game, though. It’s unlikely they’re going to rely a ton on their rookie quarterback, meaning Robinson could see 25+ carries if everything is working for him.
What to Bet: Bijan Robinson 100+ rushing yards through 120+ rushing yards
Jordan Addison Receiving Yards Ladder
Addison hasn’t been an overly consistent option for the Minnesota Vikings across 14 games this season. He’s recorded 62 receptions for 875 yards and 9 touchdowns on 87 targets. He’s been more consistent in recent games, as he’s locked into full snaps after dealing with injuries early in the season.
Addison’s recorded 60+ receiving yards in five of his last seven games. He missed once with 54 yards as well. He’s also recorded 120+ receiving yards in two of those seven contests.
Addison gets a great matchup against the Detroit Lions this week. They feature the worst defense in the NFL against wide receivers, as they’re allowing a league-high 191.0 receiving yards per game. The Lions are also giving up 14.8 receptions on 24.1 targets to receivers this season.
Addison only saw four targets against Detroit in their only matchup this season. He turned those into 3 receptions for 66 yards. He’s now seen 7+ targets in six of his last seven games, including a 10-target game against the Atlanta Hawks.
This game is for the division, and both teams should be relying heavily on their offenses. It could quickly turn into a shootout, and we’re getting elite odds on Addison.
What to Bet: Jordan Addison 60+ receiving yards through 120+ receiving yards