Seahawks vs Chargers Prediction: Odds, Picks & Betting Preview Week 7 – October 2022

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The streaking Los Angeles Chargers (4-2) bring a three-game winning streak into a home game against the Seattle Seahawks (3-3) on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at SoFi Stadium.

Chargers vs. Seahawks Odds

Point Spread

The spread for this matchup is set at 5 points, with oddsmakers listing the Chargers as the favorites.

Moneyline

As for the moneyline, the Chargers have -215 odds to pick up the win, while the Seahawks are listed at +185 to claim victory.

Over/Under

Finally, the total for the game is set at 50.5 points.

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Game Info

How to Watch Chargers vs. Seahawks Live?

  • Game Day: Sunday, October 23, 2022
  • Game Time: 4:25 PM ET
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Location: Inglewood, California
  • Stadium: SoFi Stadium

Betting Preview

Chargers

The Chargers are averaging 374.8 yards per game on offense this season (seventh in NFL), and they are allowing 349.8 yards per game (17th) on the other side of the ball. The Chargers are totaling 23.5 points per game on offense (12th in NFL), and they rank 26th on defense with 25.3 points allowed per game.

The Chargers sport the 18th-ranked defense this season in terms of passing yards (224.8 allowed per game), and they’ve been more effective offensively, ranking third-best with 280.0 passing yards per game. The Chargers are averaging 94.8 rushing yards per game on offense (25th in the NFL), and they rank 23rd on defense with 125.0 rushing yards allowed per game.

Offensively, the Chargers rank ninth in the NFL with a 41.8% third-down percentage. Meanwhile, they rank 16th in third-down percentage allowed (39.2%). The Chargers are allowing 5.9 yards per play on the defensive side of the ball (25th in the NFL), while gaining 5.4 per play (15th in the league) on offense this season. The Chargers have forced seven total turnovers (18th in NFL) this season and have turned it over five times (second in NFL) for a turnover margin of +2, eighth-ranked in the league.

Seahawks

The Seahawks rank 12th in total yards per game (356.0), but they’ve been less productive defensively, ranking third-worst in the NFL with 410.8 total yards conceded per contest. The Seahawks have been struggling defensively, ranking fourth-worst with 27.2 points surrendered per game. They have been more effective offensively, putting up 24.3 points per contest (ninth-ranked).

The Seahawks are compiling 231.7 passing yards per contest on offense this season (15th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are giving up 245.0 passing yards per game (21st-ranked) on defense. The Seahawks rank 11th in rushing yards per game (124.3), but they’ve been worse on the defensive side of the ball, ranking second-worst in the NFL with 165.8 rushing yards conceded per contest.

The Seahawks rank fifth-worst in third-down conversion rate allowed (44.2%), but at least they’ve been getting things done on the offensive side of the ball, ranking fifth-best in third-down rate (44.3%). On defense, the Seahawks are a bottom-five unit in terms of yards per play, allowing 6.2 (third-worst). On the bright side, they are excelling on the other side of the ball, putting up 6.2 yards per play (second-best). The Seahawks have recorded 10 forced turnovers (fifth in NFL) and committed eight turnovers (14th in NFL) this season for a +2 turnover margin that ranks eighth in the NFL.

Chargers vs. Seahawks Injury Report

Chargers

Player Pos. Injury Status
Josh Palmer WR Concussion Out
Sebastian Joseph-Day FB Ankle Questionable
Donald Parham TE Concussion Out
Joshua Kelley RB Mcl Out
Dustin Hopkins K Hamstring Out
Keenan Allen WR Hamstring Questionable

Seahawks

Player Pos. Injury Status
Gabe Jackson OG Hip Doubtful
Sidney Jones CB Groin Questionable
Artie Burns CB Groin Doubtful
Penny Hart WR Hamstring Doubtful
Isaiah Dunn CB Hamstring Out
Tyler Lockett WR Hamstring Questionable

Chargers vs. Seahawks Betting Analysis

Chargers Betting Insights

The Chargers are 3-3-0 against the spread this season. The Chargers are 1-1 ATS when playing as at least 5-point favorites.

Chargers games have gone over the total three times this season. The Chargers went 6-6 in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite last season (winning 50% of those games).

The Chargers had a record of 3-1 when they played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -215 or shorter (75%).

Seahawks Betting Insights

The Seahawks have covered the spread three times this year (3-3-0). The Seahawks are 1-2 ATS when playing as at least 5-point underdogs.

Seahawks games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under three times this year. The Seahawks have been underdogs in five games this season and won three (60%) of those contests.

The Seahawks have a record of 1-2 when they’re set as an underdog of +185 or more by oddsmakers this season.

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Chargers vs. Seahawks Against The Spread & Betting Records

Chargers

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 48.2 47.8 48.5
Implied Total AVG 26.3 26.3 26.3
ATS Record 3-3-0 1-2-0 2-1-0
Over/Under Record 3-3-0 1-2-0 2-1-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 4-1 2-1 2-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 0-1 0-0 0-1

Seahawks

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 45.1 45.8 44.3
Implied Total AVG 25.0 25.0 25.0
ATS Record 3-3-0 2-1-0 1-2-0
Over/Under Record 3-3-0 1-2-0 2-1-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 0-1 0-1 0-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 3-2 2-0 1-2

Players to Watch

Chargers

  • Justin Herbert has 1,716 passing yards (fourth in the NFL), 10 touchdowns (sixth in the NFL) and three interceptions this year. He has completed 66.1% of his attempts, averaging 286.0 yards per game and 6.7 per attempt.
  • Austin Ekeler‘s rushing output this season includes 349 yards and four TDs. He’s averaging 58.2 yards per game and 4.7 per attempt (24th in the NFL).
  • Ekeler has 41 receptions on 49 targets for 261 yards. He has two receiving TDs.
  • In the passing game, Mike Williams, has contributed with 409 receiving yards and two touchdowns after grabbing 30 balls on 50 targets. Per game, he’s averaging 68.2 yards and 5.0 receptions in six games.
  • Gerald Everett has 242 receiving yards and two touchdowns with 22 catches on 36 targets. He’s averaging 3.7 receptions and 40.3 yards per game.
  • On defense for the Chargers, Derwin James has racked up 54 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 2.0 sacks in 2022.
  • Drue Tranquill has 2.5 sacks (second on the Chargers) in addition to his 2.0 TFL, 48 tackles, and one interception.
  • Khalil Mack has recorded 22 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 5.5 sacks this year.
  • This season, Asante Samuel Jr. has 23 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one interception. He’s fourth on the Chargers in tackles.

Seahawks

  • Through six games played this year, Geno Smith has amassed 1,502 passing yards (10th-best in the NFL), while throwing nine touchdowns (eighth in the NFL) against two interceptions and completing 73.4% of his attempts.
  • Smith has also rushed for one touchdown and 125 yards (third on the Seahawks).
  • Tyler Lockett has put together a 2022 stat sheet that includes 34 catches for 423 yards and two receiving touchdowns over six games played. He has been on the receiving end of 45 targets and is averaging 5.7 receptions per game.
  • D.K. Metcalf has registered 406 receiving yards and two touchdowns on 30 receptions, while being targeted 50 times on the season.
  • Kenneth Walker III has scored two touchdowns on the ground, while running for 243 total yards (5.5 per attempt and 48.6 per game).
  • In 2022, Jordyn Brooks has recorded 65 tackles through six games.
  • Tariq Woolen has 22 tackles and four interceptions. He is fifth on the Seahawks in tackles.
  • Uchenna Nwosu has 25 tackles, 2.0 TFL, 3.0 sacks, and three passes defended in the 2022 campaign.
  • Cody Barton’s stat sheet includes 47 tackles, 1.0 sack, and one pass defended in six games

Chargers vs. Seahawks Predictions and Pick

Our pick to win this matchup is the Chargers, and we expect that Seahawks will cover the spread (Chargers -5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 50.5 points.

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How to Bet on Chargers vs. Seahawks

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WRITTEN BY

Andy Molitor

Andy has been involved in sports betting on and off his entire adult life and has been creating content surrounding it for the past five years. While the NFL is his first love, he also bets hundreds of college basketball games every winter and loves sweating golf DFS during the football offseason.

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