The Rams (-10) are gearing up to welcome the Seattle Seahawks to Los Angeles. This pivotal Sunday game kicks off at 4:25 p.m. ET and fans can watch the action on CBS.
Betting Preview: Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Rams
In this Sunday NFC game, Los Angeles is getting picked as the heavy favorite and is currently giving up 10 points. The Seahawks are also receiving +325 moneyline odds while the Rams are -475. Oddsmakers have set the over/under (O/U) at 51.5 points, and if one squad can get out in front early, it will likely create a worthwhile betting opportunity in-game.
This game’s opening line was -10. The over/under has not moved since being initially posted at 51.5.
The Seahawks have gained 0.2 units so far and are 4-3-1 against the spread (ATS). They’ve been a good under bet and have posted an Over-Under record of 2-6.
The Rams have been a pleasant surprise for moneyline bettors this season, gaining 6.6 units. The team is 4-4-1 ATS and has an O/U record of 4-5.
The Seahawks have gone 4-4 straight up (SU), including 1-1 SU against NFC West opponents. The Rams are 8-1 SU overall and 3-0 SU against divisional foes.
The Seahawks fell to the Chargers 25-17 in a Week 9 matchup where their defense allowed the Chargers to run for 160 yards on 22 rush attempts, along with one rushing TD. Keenan Allen had a productive day for the Chargers in that one with 124 yards on six catches. On the offensive side of the ball, Russell Wilson completed 26-of-39 passes for 235 yards, two scores and one interception. Mike Davis (62 yards on 15 rush attempts) led the running attack while Davis (seven receptions, 45 yards) and Nick Vannett (six catches, 52 yards, one TD) manned the receiving duties in the defeat.
Los Angeles just dropped a 45-35 game to New Orleans last week. The defense allowed the Saints to pass for 346 yards and four touchdowns while rushing for 141 yards and two scores. Michael Thomas was on a different level for New Orleans, putting up 211 yards on 12 catches. For Los Angeles, Jared Goff completed 28-of-40 passes for 391 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. Todd Gurley II (68 rushing yards on 13 attempts, one TD) led the running game while Brandin Cooks (six receptions, 114 yards, one TD) led the pass-catching corps in the loss.
Seattle’s run the ball on 53.5 percent of its offensive possessions this year while Los Angeles has a rush percentage of 48.0 percent. The Seahawks have run for 137.1 yards per game (including 180.5 per game against West opponents) and have five scores on the ground this year. The Rams are totaling 144.3 rush yards per game (130.3 in conference) and have 12 total rushing TDs.
If the numbers so far this season can translate to this game, then the Rams ought to have the more disruptive lines up front, since their offensive line has yielded only 17 sacks while the D-line has registered 22 sacks. The Seahawks offensive line has given up 25 sacks and their defense has got to opposing signal-callerss just 21 times.
The Seahawks offense has logged 223.9 yards/game in the air overall (185.0 per game versus conference opposition) and has 18 passing scores so far. The Rams have put up 314.2 pass yards per game (292 in the NFC) and have 20 total pass TDs.
Seattle seems to have an edge when it comes to limiting the pass. The team has let opponents run for an average of 114.8 yards and throw for 234.8 yards per game. The Los Angeles D has allowed 262.6 yards per game to opposing passers and 105.3 yards per game to opposing runners. The Seahawks are giving up an adjusted net yards per pass attempt (ANY/A) of just 5.42 to opposing QBs, while the Rams have allowed a 6.77 ANY/A.
Passing-wise, Wilson is up to 1,543 yards this year, and has connected on 132-of-204 attempts with 15 passing scores and five interceptions. Wilson has a 6.43 adjusted net yards per pass attempt overall, although that number is 7.97 over the last two outings.
Jared Goff has connected on 180-of-258 passes for 2,521 yards, 17 TDs and six INTs for Los Angeles. His ANY/A sits at 9.31 for the year and 9.19 over his last two games.
Seattle Seahawks vs. Los Angeles Rams Free NFL Pick
SU Winner: Rams, ATS Winner: Seahawks, O/U: Under
Team Betting Notes
- Los Angeles has lost one fumble this season while Seattle has lost two.
- The Los Angeles defensive unit has created 22 sacks on the year while Seattle has 21.
- Seattle has rushed for 4.4 yards per attempt over its past three outings and 4.5 over its last two.
- Los Angeles has averaged 4.2 yards per carry over its last three matchups and 4.3 over its past two.
- In its last three matchups, Los Angeles is 1-2 ATS and the under cashed in two of those three.
- The Over/Under for Seattle’s last game was set at 49. The under cashed in the team’s 25-17 defeat to the Chargers.
- Over its last three contests, Seattle is 2-1 ATS and the under cashed in each of those three.
- The Over/Under for Los Angeles’ last match was set at 57. The over cashed in that 45-35 loss to New Orleans.
