The Las Vegas Raiders travel to Seattle to play the Seahawks this weekend. This weekend’s game will be one of the most important on the NFL schedule because it could impact the playoffs, especially in the NFC.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Seattle Seahawks
Las Vegas Raiders Season Forecast
The Las Vegas Raiders enter this weekend’s NFL matchups with a 3-7 record. As a result, the Las Vegas Raiders standings are currently in third place in the AFC West. The Raiders are currently in 12th place in the overall AFC.
Last weekend, the Raiders won 22-16 in overtime against the Broncos but lost three consecutive games before last week’s win. Las Vegas is 0-2 against NFC opponents so far this season.
So far this year, the Raiders are 16th in the points-per-game category of NFL team stats, scoring 22.5 points per game. The Raiders also average the 16th most yards per game and 5.6 yards per play, which is 13th best in the NFL in that category.
Defensively, Las Vegas is allowing the NFL’s ninth most points per game, at 24.2. The Raiders have allowed at least 24 points in three of their last four games so far this season. Las Vegas also allows more than 370 yards per game, which is the sixth-worst in the league.
Moneyline
Opening Line
The Raiders’ moneyline began this week at +154.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
During this week, Las Vegas’ moneyline has changed from +154 to +159. This could be because the Raiders have lost three of their last four games.
What Will Make this Bet Lose
The Raiders are 0-2 against the NFC so far this season, and the Seahawks enter this weekend’s game after a bye last weekend.
Spread Line
Opening Line
The Raiders’ spread began this week at +3.5.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
This week, Las Vegas’ spread has remained +3.5.
What Will Make this Bet Lose
Las Vegas is 1-2 against the spread over the past three weeks but won last weekend despite not entering the game as the favorite.
Total
Opening Line
The Raiders vs Seahawks totals began this week at 47.5.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
This week, the Raiders vs Seahawks totals has remained at 47.5.
What Will Make this Bet Lose
Four consecutive Raiders games have finished with fewer than 47.5 points.
Las Vegas Raiders Betting Trend to Know
The Raiders are 4-6 against the spread so far this season.
Seattle Seahawks Season Forecast
The Seattle Seahawks will begin this weekend’s game with a 6-4 record. As a result, in the NFL standings, the Seahawks are in second place in the NFC West. Seattle is currently in seventh place in the NFC, and this game will have an important impact on the playoffs.
Seattle lost in their most recent game, 21-16, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, before that game, the Seahawks won four consecutive games, including wins against the Cardinals, Chargers, and Giants.
This season, the Seahawks’ stats show that they score 25.7 points per game, which is currently the fifth-best in the NFL. Quarterback Geno Smith has been excellent, according to NFL player stats. He has thrown for 2,474 passing yards, seventh-best in the NFL, in addition to 17 touchdowns.
Seattle’sMeanwhile, Seattle’s defense allows 24.1 points per game, which is the 11th worst in the NFL this season. The Seahawks allow the seventh most yards per game in the league.
Moneyline
Opening Line
The Seahawks’ moneyline began this week at -182.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
Seattle’s moneyline has changed from -182 to -190 this week. This could be due to the Seahawks’ recent success, as they have won four of their last five games.
What Will Make this Bet Lose
The Seahawks are favored in this weekend’s game, but their loss to the Buccaneers last weekend adds extra pressure to this game due to Seattle’s position in the standings and the NFL playoffs.
Spread Line
Opening Line
The Seahawks began this week as a 3.5-point favorite.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
Seattle remains a 3.5-point favorite ahead of this weekend’s game.
What Will Make this Bet Lose
The Seahawks are 1-1 against the spread in their last two games and did not cover the spread against the Buccaneers two weeks ago.
Total
Opening Line
The Raiders vs Seahawks totals began this week at 47.5.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
The over/under has remained at 47.5 throughout this week.
What Will Make this Bet Lose
Two of the last three Seahawks games have ended with less than 47.5 points.
Seattle Seahawks Betting Trend to Know
The Seahawks are 6-4 against the spread so far this season.
Most Profitable Players of this Matchup to Bet On
- Geno Smith
- Kenneth Walker III
- Josh Jacobs
No player props were available as of publication.
The Raiders vs. Seahawks game could have an important impact on the NFL playoffs. The NFL odds for this game could continue to change, especially as the NFL injury report is updated. However, this weekend’s game should be exciting and is an opportunity for Seattle to continue to give themselves a good opportunity to reach the postseason.
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