The Los Angeles Rams (-2) are heading north to face their NFC West rival Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field. Kickoff for this crucial game is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET and FOX has the TV rights.
Thursday NightBetting Preview: Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks
In this Thursday NFC matchup, Los Angeles is labeled as the favorite and is currently giving up 2 points. The Rams are also receiving -130 moneyline odds while the Seahawks are +110. Vegas has placed the over/under (O/U) at 48. With the Seahawks currently getting 2 points, oddsmakers think that this has the feel of a 23-25 win for the Rams. There should be some decent live betting opportunities for this game.
The Rams have gained 3.0 units so far in 2019 and are 3-0 against the spread (ATS). The team’s posted an Over-Under mark of 1-2.
The Seahawks are up 0.3 units for moneyline bettors this season. They’re 1-2 ATS and own an O/U record of 2-1.
The Rams are 3-1 straight up (SU) and the team has yet to face any NFC West opponents this year. The Seahawks are 3-1 SU overall and 1-0 SU against divisional foes.
The Rams look to get back in stride after a 55-40 loss to Tampa Bay in Week 4. Jared Goff completed 45 passes for 517 yards, two scores and three interceptions. The Rams rushed for just 28 yards as a team in the defeat.
Seattle just picked up a 27-10 win over Arizona in Week 4. Russell Wilson completed 22-of-28 passes for 240 yards and one touchdown. Chris Carson (104 rushing yards on 22 attempts) mounted the running game as Will Dissly (seven receptions, 57 yards, one TD) and Tyler Lockett (four catches, 51 yards) led the receiving corps in the win.
Los Angeles has run the ball on 35.9 percent of its offensive possessions this year while Seattle has a rush percentage of 45.5 percent. The Rams have produced 99.8 rush yards per game (including 0 per game versus West opponents) and have six touchdowns on the ground this year. The Seahawks are averaging 111.5 rush yards per game (115 in conference) and have five total rushing TDs.
If the numbers so far this season can translate to this game, then it’s looking like the Rams should have an edge when it comes to quarterback protection, as their offensive line has yielded just 33 sacks while the D-line logged 41 sacks. The Seahawks, on the other hand, have given up 51 sacks and their defense has created only 43 sacks.
The Rams offense has averaged 313.5 yards through the air overall (0 per game versus conference opposition) and has six passing scores so far. The Seahawks have produced 285.3 pass yards per outing (240 against NFC foes) and have eight total pass TDs.
Los Angeles has let opponents run for an average of 91.8 yards and pass for 255.5 yards per game. The Seattle defense has given up 255.8 yards per game to opposing passers and 79.5 yards per game on the ground. The Rams are allowing an adjusted net yards per pass attempt (ANY/A) of just 5.46 to opponents, while the Seahawks have given up a 6.42 ANY/A.
Offensively, Goff is up to 986 passing yards this season, and has completed 64 percent of his 135 attempts with four scores through the air and four interceptions. Goff’s got a 5.94 adjusted net yards per pass attempt, including 5.45 over the last two games.
Look for Goff to attack all areas of the Seattle secondary. Robert Woods (184 receiving yards), Cooper Kupp (287 yards, one TD) and Brandin Cooks (184 yards, one TD) have all been heavily involved recently, seeing 23, 27 and 21 targets respectively over the last two outings.
Russell Wilson has completed 65-of-83 passes for 735 yards, six TDs and zero INTs for Seattle. His ANY/A stands at 8.20 for the year and 8.43 across his past two outings.
We expect the Seattle offense to mix it up in this one. Tyler Lockett (174 receiving yards, one receiving touchdown this season), Chris Carson (210 rush yards, one rush TD, 102 receiving yards, one receiving TD) and Will Dissly (119 receiving yards, three receiving TDs) have each played significant roles lately. The trio’s combined for 519 yards from scrimmage and three touchdowns over the last two games.
Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks Free NFL Tip
SU Winner: Seahawks, ATS Winner: Seahawks, O/U: Over
Team Betting Notes
- Each team defense has tallied 10 sacks this season.
- The Seattle offense has lost four fumbles this season while Los Angeles has let three get away.
- The Rams offense has recorded two pass plays of 40 or more yards, while the Seahawks have accounted for four such plays.
- The Los Angeles defense has allowed one pass play of 40 or more yards, while Seattle has given up two such plays.
- Both defenses have produced three rushing plays of 20 or more yards. The Los Angeles offense has recorded 11 running plays of 10+ yards while Seattle has accounted for 13 such plays.
- The Rams defense has allowed two rushing plays of 20 or more yards, while the Seahawks have given up one such run.
- Los Angeles has averaged 3.6 yards per carry over its past three games and 3.4 over its last two.
- Seattle has averaged 4.3 yards per carry over its last three contests and 4.2 over its last two.
