Okay, let’s talk about what I did for those CBS expert picks for Week 18. It all started when I heard that the SportsLine projection model was on a pretty good streak. They were boasting about a 30-14 run on top-rated NFL picks this year. That got me thinking, maybe I should really dive into this and see what all the fuss is about.
So, the first thing I did was look up when this was all going down. It was around January 3, 2025. I remember thinking, “Alright, time to get serious about these Week 18 picks.” I saw some advice about locking in picks and prop bets, and I thought, “Why not?” I’m no expert, but it sounded fun.
I started digging around for more info on January 2nd. That’s when I stumbled upon some expert picks and predictions. Teams like the Dolphins and Broncos were mentioned, and that got me even more interested. I started to feel like I was getting a better handle on what to look out for.
Then, on January 5th, I found this panel from Bleacher Report. They had guys like Brad Gagnon, Kris Knox, and Gary Davenport on it. These names were new to me, but hey, they seemed to know their stuff. I figured I could learn a thing or two from them.
My Main Focus
The big game that caught my eye was the Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens. It was set for Saturday at 4:30 PM, and I saw it was going to be on ESPN/ABC. The Ravens needed a win to clinch the AFC North, which made it a pretty big deal.
- First Step: I looked up the SportsLine model’s hot streak.
- Second Step: Checked the date, January 3, 2025, for Week 18 picks.
- Third Step: Explored expert predictions from January 2nd, focusing on teams like the Dolphins and Broncos.
- Fourth Step: Found the Bleacher Report panel on January 5th with analysts like Brad Gagnon.
- Fifth Step: Zeroed in on the Browns vs. Ravens game, knowing the Ravens needed a win.
I spent a good chunk of time reading up on both teams, trying to figure out what the experts were seeing. I mean, I’m just a regular guy, but I wanted to make some educated guesses. I jotted down some notes, looked at past games, and tried to make sense of it all.
In the end, I made my picks based on a mix of what I read and my gut feeling. I didn’t just blindly follow the experts, but I definitely used their insights. It was a bit of a learning curve, but I enjoyed the process. And hey, who knows, maybe I’ll get lucky with my picks!
So, that’s the story of how I got into these CBS expert picks for Week 18. It was a fun ride, and I might just do it again next season. We’ll see how my picks turn out, but either way, I learned a lot, and that’s what matters, right?
