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Seahawks vs. Rams Predictions, Odds & Player Props – Week 1

Jun 14, 2023; Thousand Oaks, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) and coach Sean McVay during minicamp at Cal Lutheran University.
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The Seahawks are set to face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sep 10. The game is scheduled for 4:25 ET while airing on FOX. Seattle enters this game as 5.5-point favorites with the total set at 45.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Seahawks vs Rams predictions below.

Seahawks VS. Rams Odds

  • Spread: Seahawks -5.5
  • Total 45.5

Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, Sep 10
  • Time: 4:25 ET
  • Location: Lumen Field, Seattle WA
  • TV: FOX

Rams Betting Trends

  • Over their last five games, the Rams have an over/under record of 1-3-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
  • When looking at their past five road matchups, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 13 per game. The team went 0-5 overall in these games.
  • Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Rams have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.

Seahawks Betting Trends

  • In their last five games, the Seahawks have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
  • Although Seattle has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 0-3. The team averaged 20 points per game in these games.
  • Across their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Seahawks have an overall record of 2-1 while going 0-3 against the spread.

Will Los Angeles Make it Happen on the Road?

Los Angeles is coming off a season in which they finished with an overall record of just 5-12. In the NFC-West, the Rams were 3rd and went 1-5 against division opponents. At home, Los Angeles finished 4-5 while going 1-7 on the road.

Looking back to the Rams’ 2022 season, they finished 27th in scoring at 18.1 points per game. Los Angeles was 26th in rushing yards, with an average of 97.7 yards per contest. In terms of overall yardage, the Rams were 31st (280.5) and finished with a red-zone conversion rate of 28.9%, which was 9th in the NFL.

The Rams’ defense is coming off a season in which they were 19th in points allowed and gave up an average of 341.1 yards per game (18th). When looking at how they got after the quarterback, Los Angeles was 11th while also finishing 22nd in quarterback hits while hitting the QB on 13.5% of their dropbacks.

Is a Home Win Possible for Seattle?

Coming off a 9-8 season and a loss in the Wild Card round, the Seahawks will be looking for a deeper playoff run this season. In the NFC-West, the Seahawks were 4-3 and finished 2nd in the standings. On the road, Seattle was 4-5 compared to 5-4 at home.

On offense, the Seahawks are coming off a season in which they were 12th in yards per game and averaged 23.9 points per game (10th). In the passing attack, Seattle was 15th in passing attempts and 12th in passing yards. On the ground, the Seahawks averaged 119.2 yards per contest (18th).

Reviewing the Seahawks’ defensive performance, the Seahawks concluded last season ranked 28th in yards allowed, conceding an average of 24.6 points per game (24th). When it comes to their pass rush, Seattle was 13th in quarterback hits and stood 5th in sacks.

Seahawks vs. Rams Player Prop

Against the Rams, Kenneth Walker III has a ‘To Score A Touchdown’ payout of -132. This puts the implied odds at 57%. When looking at who is going to score for the Seahawks, I’m liking the chances that Walker III finds the endzone. At -132, I’ll be getting a bet down on Kenneth Walker III to score.

The Prop: Kenneth Walker III to Score a Touchdown -132

Seahawks VS. Rams Predictions

For this matchup between the Rams and Seahawks, my point spread prediction is in favor of the Rams covering on the road. They are currently receiving 5.5 points, and I expect them to cover this spread.

The Pick: Rams +5 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook

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