Matt Ehalt, renowned for his role as the Post’s sports gambling editor and digital sports editor, returns to guide fans through the NFL Bettor’s Guide for a second season.

JAGUARS (-13) over Titans

With a crucial victory over the struggling Titans, the Jaguars can secure the AFC South title, and we’re betting on their dominance at home in Week 18.

Jacksonville is currently showcasing some of the NFL’s most impressive performances, fueled by the drive to clinch the division. Moreover, there’s a slim possibility that the team could secure home-field advantage in the AFC.

During their seven-game winning streak, the Jaguars are posting an impressive average of 32.6 points per game. Although Titans’ top pick Cam Ward has shown significant improvement in the latter half of the season, Tennessee seems more concentrated on their strategy for the 2026 NFL Draft.

Back in November, the Jaguars convincingly defeated the Titans by 22 points on the road, limiting Ward to just 188 total offensive yards. Over the past several weeks, Tennessee’s defense has shown little promise of containing the red-hot quarterback Trevor Lawrence in their upcoming matchup.

STEELERS (+3.5) over Ravens

Something seems off with this line. The Steelers beat the Ravens, 27-22, earlier this year in Baltimore, and now are home underdogs with the season on the line for both squads.

Sure, Pittsburgh did not play well last week against the Browns, but not a ton has changed between these teams. Not having receiver DK Metcalf will hurt since he shone in the first matchup, but the Ravens have Lamar Jackson questions, especially with the recent reports of a potential offseason divorce and him missing Week 17 due to injury.

Call me crazy, but I think Aaron Rodgers’ potential final season in the NFL will end with a playoff berth after beating a Ravens team that just didn’t click in 2025. Even if Pittsburgh loses, getting the hook here for a home game makes Pittsburgh the attractive bet for the “Sunday Night Football” clash.

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Last week: 1-1; Saints (W); Jaguars (L)

Season: 12-19-3.

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Matt Ehalt has been picking against the spread since his childhood days when he entered his father’s newspaper pool and even took the top prize on more than one occasion. He specializes in NFL wagers and is quite successful with NCAA brackets.