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The Seattle Seahawks (0-1) trek to Ford Field on Sunday, September 17, 2023 to clash with the Detroit Lions (1-0).
Lions vs. Seahawks Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 4.5 points, with bookmakers listing the Lions as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Lions have -218 odds to pick up the win, while the Seahawks are listed at +180 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 47.5 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Lions vs. Seahawks Live?
- Game Day: Sunday, September 17, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Detroit, Michigan
- Stadium: Ford Field
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Lions
The Lions averaged three more points last year (26.6) than the Seahawks allowed (23.6). The Lions were 12-10 overall and 18-2-2 against the spread when they scored over 23.6 points last year.
The average number of yards the Lions’ offense put up and the Seahawks’ defense gave up last season was within 18.3 yards (380 compared to 361.7). The Lions averaged 5.9 yards per play, while the Seahawks gave up 5.5.
When the Lions offense put together a game with more than the Seahawks’ average yardage allowed (361.7) last season, they were 8-10 overall and 12-4-2 against the spread.
Seahawks
The Lions allowed 25.1 points per game last season, close to the same as the 23.9 the Seahawks scored. In games when the Seahawks scored more than 25.1 points last year, they were 10-4 overall and 8-6 against the spread. The Seahawks’ offense gained 40.9 fewer yards per game than the Lions’ defense conceded last season (351.5 to 392.4). The Seahawks earned 5.7 yards per play, while the Lions surrendered 6.2.
The Seahawks’ record last year when they racked up more than the Lions’ season average in total yards conceded (392.4): 10-4 overall, 6-8 ATS.
Lions vs. Seahawks Injury Report
Lions
| Player | Pos. | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Decker | OT | Ankle | Out |
| Emmanuel Moseley | CB | Knee | Out |
| Khalil Dorsey | CB | Illness | Out |
| Steven Gilmore | CB | Gameday inactive | Out |
Seahawks
| Player | Pos. | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boye Mafe | LB | Knee | Out |
| Jamal Adams | SS | Knee | Out |
| Abraham Lucas | OT | Knee | Out |
| Charles Cross | OT | Toe | Out |
| Devin Bush Jr. | LB | Shoulder | Out |
| Mike Morris | DE | Shoulder | Out |
| Ben Brown | OG | Gameday inactive | Out |
| McClendon Curtis | OG | Gameday inactive | Out |
Lions vs. Seahawks Betting Analysis
Lions Betting Insights
The Lions’ record against the spread last year was 12-4-1.
Last year, 10 of the Lions’ 17 games hit the over.
Seahawks Betting Insights
The Seahawks covered the spread seven times in 17 games last season. The Seahawks had two wins ATS (2-4) as a 4.5-point underdog or greater last season.
Seattle was an underdog 11 times last season and won six, or 54.5%, of those games. Seattle had a record of 2-4 when it was set as an underdog of +180 or more by oddsmakers last season. Last year, eight of the Seahawks’ 17 games went over the point total.
Last season, the Seahawks were the underdog 11 times and won six, or 54.5%, of those games. The Seahawks had a record of 2-4 in games where bookmakers had them as underdogs of at least +180 on the moneyline.
Lions vs. Seahawks Against The Spread & Betting Records
Lions
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 49.1 | 50.7 | 47.2 |
| Implied Team Total AVG | 26.5 | 27.3 | 25.6 |
| ATS Record | 12-4-1 | 7-1-1 | 5-3-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 10-7-0 | 6-3-0 | 4-4-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 3-2 | 3-1 | 0-1 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 6-6 | 2-3 | 4-3 |
Seahawks
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 45.4 | 44.8 | 46.1 |
| Implied Team Total AVG | 25 | 24.2 | 25.9 |
| ATS Record | 7-10-0 | 4-5-0 | 3-5-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 8-9-0 | 3-6-0 | 5-3-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 3-3 | 2-3 | 1-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 6-5 | 3-1 | 3-4 |
Players to Watch
Lions
- Jared Goff averaged 7.6 passing yards per attempt (sixth in the NFL) and 261.1 yards per game last year, completing 65.1% of his passes on the way to 4,438 total yards (sixth in the NFL), 29 touchdowns (fifth in the NFL) and seven interceptions in 17 games.
- Amon-Ra St. Brown had 106 catches (seventh in the NFL) for 1,161 yards and six receiving touchdowns. He was targeted 146 times and averaged 6.6 receptions per game over 16 games played.
- David Montgomery rushed for five touchdowns last year for the Bears and totaled 801 rushing yards (50.1 per game and 4 per attempt).
- In addition to his rushing stats, Montgomery grabbed 34 passes (on 40 targets) for 316 yards with one receiving touchdown. He averaged 19.8 yards per game.
- Marvin Jones Jr. had 529 receiving yards and three touchdowns from 46 receptions on 81 targets for the Jaguars.
- Alex Anzalone’s 2022 output included 125 tackles, seven TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception over 17 games.
- Aidan Hutchinson had 9.5 sacks in addition to his nine TFL, 52 tackles, and three interceptions in 17 games.
- Chauncey Gardner-Johnson had one sack as well as five TFL, 67 tackles, and six interceptions during his 2022 campaign for the Eagles.
- Kerby Joseph intercepted four passes and also had 75 tackles and eight passes defended.
Seahawks
- In 17 games last year, Geno Smith threw for 4,282 yards (251.9 yards per game) while compiling 30 touchdowns, 11 interceptions and a 69.8% completion percentage.
- In addition to the numbers he generated through the air, Smith contributed 366 rushing yards and one touchdown.
- As a runner, Kenneth Walker III produced 1,050 rushing yards with nine touchdowns.
- As a pass-catcher, Walker contributed 27 catches (on 35 targets) for 165 yards and zero touchdowns.
- In 16 games last year, Tyler Lockett turned 117 targets into 84 catches, 1,033 yards and nine touchdowns.
- D.K. Metcalf received 141 targets last year and converted them into 90 receptions (5.3 per game) for 1,048 yards and six TDs.
- Last season with the Rams, Bobby Wagner collected 140 tackles, 10 TFL, six sacks, and two interceptions in 17 games.
- With 161 tackles, three TFL, one sack, and five passes defended in 16 games, Jordyn Brooks was a significant player on defense last season.
- In 17 games, Uchenna Nwosu collected 67 tackles, 12 TFL, and 9.5 sacks.
- A significant contributor on the Giants’ defense last year, Julian Love had two interceptions to go with 116 tackles, six TFL, one sack, and five passes defended.
Lions vs. Seahawks Predictions and Pick
Our pick to win this game is the Lions, and we predict that Lions will cover the spread (Lions -4.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 47.5 points.
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