ESPN Analytics has released Matchup Predictor data for the 16 games scheduled this week, revealing intriguing win probabilities across the league.
Check out the site’s predictions for every NFL game, starting with Saturday’s two matchups and concluding with Sunday Night Football. There are no Thursday or Monday night games this week.
Some of ESPN’s forecasts contrast with Week 18 betting odds and other expert picks for this week’s games.
Will the analytics prove accurate?
Click on each game for more predictions and insights. All times are listed in MST.
The predictions allow for ties, meaning the percentages do not total 100%.
The Browns are given an 11.3% chance to win their game, with the rest left to the possibility of a tie.
The Steelers have a 52.3% probability of beating the Bengals on Saturday.
The Bengals are given a 47.3% chance to win, with a tie accounting for the remaining percentage.
The Bears have a 26% chance to win their game.
The Jaguars are projected to have a 40.2% chance to win, with a tie making up the remainder.
The Bills are favored with a 78.7% probability to defeat the Patriots on Sunday.
The Patriots’ chances stand at 21.1%, with a tie rounding out the rest.
The Eagles hold an 82.5% chance to beat the Giants.
The Giants are given a 17.3% shot to win.
The Buccaneers are projected to win with a 78.2% chance against the Saints.
The Saints have a 21.6% probability of winning.
The Texans are slightly favored with a 53.4% chance to beat the Titans.
The Titans are given a 46.2% shot, with ties factored in.
The Cardinals have a 46% chance of winning.
The Broncos are slightly favored at 52.7% to beat the Chiefs.
The Chiefs are close behind with a 46.9% probability of winning.
The Rams have a 57% chance to defeat the Seahawks.
The Seahawks’ probability stands at 42.7%.
The Chargers have a 55.1% chance to win against the Raiders.
The Raiders’ chances are 44.6%.
The Dolphins are given a 53.4% shot to beat the Jets.
The Jets have a 46.2% chance to win, with the remaining percentage accounting for a tie.
