As they attempt to end a five-game losing streak, the Los Angeles Rams (3-8) host the Seattle Seahawks (6-5) at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, December 4, 2022.
Seahawks vs. Rams Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 6.5 points, with sportsbooks listing the Seahawks as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Seahawks have -295 odds to pick up the win, while the Rams are listed at +245 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 41 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Seahawks vs. Rams Live?
- Game Day: Sunday, December 4, 2022
- Game Time: 4:05 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Inglewood, California
- Stadium: SoFi Stadium
Betting Preview
Seahawks
The Seahawks sport the 12th-ranked offense this season (353.9 yards per game), and they’ve been less effective defensively, ranking third-worst with 388.7 yards allowed per game. The Seahawks have struggled defensively, ranking fifth-worst in the NFL (25.5 points allowed per game) this season. However, they rank fourth-best on the other side of the ball, putting up 26.5 points per game.
The Seahawks are compiling 234.9 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them ninth in the NFL. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 23rd, surrendering 234.9 passing yards per contest. Despite sporting a bottom-five run defense that ranks fourth-worst in the NFL (153.8 rushing yards allowed per game), the Seahawks have had more success on offense, ranking 16th in the NFL by putting up 119.0 rushing yards per game.
Despite having a bottom-five defense on third down that ranks fourth-worst in the NFL (45.7% third-down percentage), the Seahawks have put up better results on offense, ranking 10th in the NFL by posting a 42.4% third-down percentage. On offense, the Seahawks have been a top-five unit in terms of yards per play, ranking fourth-best in the NFL by totaling 6.0 yards per play. They rank 20th on defense (5.7 yards per play allowed). The Seahawks have forced 19 total turnovers (fourth in NFL) this season and have turned it over 15 times (20th in NFL) for a turnover margin of +4, the fifth-best in the league.
Rams
The Rams have been sputtering on offense, ranking second-worst with 279.8 total yards per game. They have been more productive on the other side of the ball, giving up 323.4 total yards per contest (11th-ranked). The Rams rank fourth-worst in points per game (16.2), but they’ve been better defensively, ranking 18th in the NFL with 23.0 points ceded per contest.
The Rams are posting 200.1 passing yards per game on offense this season (24th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are allowing 226.1 passing yards per game (20th-ranked) on defense. On offense, the Rams are a bottom-five run offense, generating only 79.7 rushing yards per game (second-worst). Fortunately, they are excelling on the other side of the ball, surrendering just 97.3 rushing yards per contest (fourth-best).
In terms of third-down efficiency, the Rams rank 15th in the NFL (40.4% third-down conversion percentage) and 22nd on defense (40.8% third-down rate allowed). The Rams’ offense has been struggling in terms of yards per play, ranking worst in the NFL at 4.6. They have been more effective on defense, allowing 5.3 yards per play (11th-ranked). The Rams have forced 10 turnovers this season and have turned the ball over 17 times, resulting in a -7 turnover margin that is fourth-worst in the NFL.
Seahawks vs. Rams Injury Report
Seahawks
Player | Pos. | Injury | Status |
---|---|---|---|
Travis Homer | RB | Illness | Out |
Ryan Neal | SS | Elbow | Questionable |
Rams
Player | Pos. | Injury | Status |
---|---|---|---|
Matthew Stafford | QB | Neck | Out |
Troy Hill | CB | Groin | Questionable |
Terrell Lewis | LB | Back | Out |
Travin Howard | ILB | Hip | Out |
Lance McCutcheon | WR | Shoulder | Out |
Brian Allen | C | Thumb | Questionable |
Ernest Jones | LB | Back | Questionable |
Seahawks vs. Rams Betting Analysis
Seahawks Betting Insights
The Seahawks have covered the spread six times over 11 games with a set spread.
Seahawks games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under six times this season. The Seahawks went 4-5 in games they were favored on the moneyline last season (winning 44.4% of those games).
In games they played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -295 or shorter, the Seahawks had a record of 2-1 (66.7%).
Rams Betting Insights
The Rams have covered the spread only twice over 11 games with a set spread. The Rams have not covered the spread (0-0-1) when playing as at least 6.5-point underdogs.
This year, Rams games have hit the over four times. The Rams have been the underdog in five games this season, and they have failed to win any of those contests.
The Rams have played as an underdog of +245 or more once this season and lost that game.
Seahawks vs. Rams Against The Spread & Betting Records
Seahawks
Overall | Home | Away | |
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Point Total AVG | 46.1 | 45.9 | 46.3 |
Implied Total AVG | 25.3 | 25.0 | 25.5 |
ATS Record | 6-5-0 | 3-2-0 | 3-3-0 |
Over/Under Record | 6-5-0 | 2-3-0 | 4-2-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record | 5-3 | 2-0 | 3-3 |
Rams
Overall | Home | Away | |
---|---|---|---|
Point Total AVG | 43.1 | 43.3 | 42.9 |
Implied Total AVG | 24.3 | 24.3 | 24.2 |
ATS Record | 2-7-2 | 1-5-0 | 1-2-2 |
Over/Under Record | 4-7-0 | 3-3-0 | 1-4-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record | 3-3 | 2-3 | 1-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-5 | 0-1 | 0-4 |
Players to Watch
Seahawks
- Geno Smith has 2,802 passing yards (sixth in the NFL), 19 touchdowns (fifth in the NFL) and five interceptions this year. He has completed 72.8% of his attempts, averaging 254.7 yards per game and 7.9 per attempt.
- He has also rushed for 240 yards (third on the Seahawks) and added one touchdown on the ground, while averaging 21.8 rushing yards per game.
- Kenneth Walker III has totaled 614 rushing yards with nine touchdowns (61.4 yards per game through 10 games). His 4.5 yards per attempt rank 25th in the NFL.
- He’s also caught 19 passes (on 25 targets) for 116 receiving yards with zero touchdowns. He’s averaging 11.6 receiving yards and 1.9 catches per game.
- Tyler Lockett has six touchdown catches this season (seventh in the NFL), and has 57 catches for 708 yards on 78 targets, while averaging 5.2 catches and 64.4 yards per game.
- D.K. Metcalf averages 5.4 receptions and 61.0 yards per game, and has 671 total receiving yards and 59 catches. He’s gotten 92 total targets, and has caught four touchdown passes.
- On the defensive side, Jordyn Brooks has 120 tackles and 1.0 TFL in 2022. His tackle total leads the Seahawks and is second in the NFL.
- Uchenna Nwosu has 43 tackles, 7.0 TFL, and 7.0 sacks so far this season.
- Cody Barton has recorded 80 tackles, 1.0 TFL, 2.0 sacks, and one interception this year.
- This season, Tariq Woolen has 38 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and five interceptions.
Rams
- Tyler Higbee has recorded 430 receiving yards on 48 receptions, while being targeted 73 times this season.
- Cam Akers has scored one rushing touchdown, while totaling 274 rushing yards (3.3 per attempt and 30.4 per game).
- Through 11 games played this season, Ben Skowronek has 29 catches (2.6 receptions per game on 4.3 targets per game) for 254 yards, but no receiving touchdowns.
- Van Jefferson has nine catches for 97 yards and two receiving touchdowns. He averages 1.8 yards per game in five games and has been targeted 20 times.
- Bobby Wagner’s 2022 showing includes 90 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 3.0 sacks through 11 games. He leads the Rams in tackles.
- Jalen Ramsey has 2.0 sacks (fifth on the Rams) to go with 3.0 TFL, 53 tackles, and one interception.
- Leonard Floyd has 43 tackles, 6.0 TFL, and 5.0 sacks in the 2022 season.
- Nick Scott has intercepted two passes in addition to 55 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and four passes defended.
Seahawks vs. Rams Predictions and Pick
Our prediction to win this matchup is the Seahawks, and we predict that Rams will cover the spread (Seahawks -6.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 41 points.
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