The Seahawks will face the Vikings in NFL Preseason Week 1 on Thursday, August 10. The game is scheduled for 10 pm ET while airing on NFL Network. The Seahawks enter at 4.5 point home favorites with the total set at 35.5.
How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Seahawks vs. Vikings predictions below.
Seahawks vs. Vikings Odds
- Spread: Seahawks -4.5
- Total: 35.5
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, August 10
- Time: 10 pm ET
- Location: Lumen Field, Seattle, WA
- TV: NFL Network
Seahawks Betting Trends
- The Seahawks went 0-3 in the preseason last year.
- Over the last two years, the Seahawks are 1-5 in the preseason.
Vikings Betting Trends
- In Kevin O’Connell’s first year as Vikings HC, he went 0-3 in the preseason.
- The Vikings lost every preseason game by 6+ points last year.
Seahawks vs. Vikings Predictions
We aren’t expecting either team to play their starters too much. In fact, we’d be surprised if Minnesota plays their top guys at all. Vikings QB Kirk Cousins didn’t play in any of the preseason games last year, so backup Nick Mullens and rookie Jaren Hall will take most of the reps under center.
The Seahawks will likely go with a similar plan. Don’t be surprised if starting QB Geno Smith is on the sidelines, and backup Drew Lock starts. From there, Seattle will roll with rookie Holton Ahlers at the position.
Seahawks vs. Vikings Picks
It’s interesting to see this spread above a field goal. Yes, Minnesota was not good in the preseason last year under O’Connell, but the Seahawks have only won a single preseason game over the last two years. There’s value in taking the Vikings +4.5 in this matchup, especially if dual-threat rookie QB Jaren Hall can make some plays late in the game.
The Pick: Minnesota Vikings +4.5 | -110 at DraftKings Sportsbook
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