The Seattle Seahawks and Pittsburgh Steelers open their 2022 NFL Schedules on Saturday, August 13, 2022, from Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at 7:00 P.M. EDT.
The first game of the preseason could be wild and will be unpredictable. Especially considering the players who will be playing the most time and because we have no 2022 NFL stats or results to analyze.
In this Steelers vs. Seahawks Score Prediction, we’re going to find what info we can to help your NFL picks be successful ones.
Steelers vs. Seahawks Matchup Preview
The Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carrol has noted that Geno Smith will start the Seahawks’ first preseason game against the Steelers.
While the outcome of the game will not affect the NFL standings in 2022, Smith starting gives the Seahawks an experienced quarterback running the offense for at least a few series.
This info should be factored into any NFL picks or NFL picks against the spread that you’ll make on Saturday’s schedule.
NFL Starters
The majority of the starters on both sides of the ball for Seattle and Pittsburgh will either play very limited snaps or none at all.
The Seahawks are entering 2022 without long-time starting quarterback Russell Wilson, trading Wilson to the Denver Broncos in the off-season.
The Steelers have also experienced a massive identity change as Pittsburgh legend Ben Roethlisberger announced his retirement from football on January 27th, 2022.
Steelers vs. Seahawks Odds Breakdown
The Pittsburgh Steelers are the favorites on NFL odds across the board. The Steelers are the favorite on the money line, listed between -141 and -164 depending on the sports book.
The Seattle Seahawks are the underdog listed between +120 and +140. As of publication, the total points are set between 33.5 and 36 depending on the sports book. The over and under of total points are both listed at -110 odds.
The point spread is set at 3, with the Steelers listed as the favorite (+3) listed between -105 and -115, while the Seahawks are listed as the underdog (-3), with odds listed between -105 and -115.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Seattle Seahawks Betting Preview
Steelers Analysis
Pittsburgh Steelers fans will likely get their first look at 2022 first-round draft pick Kenny Pickett against the Seahawks.
Across the field, the Pittsburgh Steelers have young, talented skill players leading to optimism for the Steelers in Pittsburgh and on NFL odds.
Pickett has some work to do before taking control of the Steelers offense, however, any live snaps against NFL defenses are sure to help his progression. Even if that NFL defense is comprised of third-stringers and players battling for the final roster spots.
Seahawks Analysis
The Seattle Seahawks are thin at the cornerback position with both Artie Burns and Sidney Jones both dealing with injuries at the moment.
This should provide the Steelers’ quarterbacking combo of Mitch Turbisky, Mason Rudolph, and Kenny Pickett the opportunity to test the Seahawks’ secondary and stretch the field.
Seahawks Defense
The Seahawks will be relying on the quarterback combo of Geno Smith, Drew Lock, and Jacob Eason to power the Seahawks past the Steelers’ defense. As of publication, the only Steelers defensive player listed as questionable or out is SLB Alex Highsmith.
Steelers vs. Seahawks Pick and Prediction
If you believe in Geno Smith and the Seahawks, there is potential value in picking the underdog Seattle Seahawks on the Moneyline.
Looking at the current NFL odds, there isn’t much from betting line movements to get any information to make a Steelers vs. Seahawks Score Prediction. Yet, we do have one piece of information that informs our pick: the Seahawks’ secondary depth.
As noted, the Seahawks are thin at cornerback. This is going to give seconds string and fringe players a chance to make big plays.
This also opens up the opportunity for the Seahawks’ secondary to be too aggressive and make mistakes. This should open up offensive opportunities for the Steelers to exploit.
Who to Bet On?
The Pittsburgh Steelers are the favorite for a reason and we see this game ending with a Pittsburgh win by some margin.
That raises the question of will this game surpass the listed total points. That we’re not so sure of and it depends on the sportsbook you choose to place your bet through. The final score will get close to the total points but won’t surpass the total points on some sportsbooks.
We’re picking the Pittsburgh Steelers to defeat the Seattle Seahawks 24-10. This score opens up a potential parlay, taking the Steelers to cover the spread and win on the Moneyline.
Final Score Prediction: Pittsburgh Steelers 24 – Seattle Seahawks 10
NFL Pick: Steelers -3 (-115)
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