The Bolts’ pregame preparation for their upcoming opponent is in full flow just a couple of days after they defeated the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football in overtime.
In your NFL picks week 7, the Bolts will play the 3-3 Seattle Seahawks at SoFi Stadium in an attempt to win four straight games.
The Seattle Seahawks, on the other hand, continue to defy the odds and play great football as underdogs. Despite losing their best player in Russell Wilson, Geno Smith has led the Seattle offense to 24.3 points per game and a tie for first in the NFC West, according to NFL team stats.
That being said, let’s look at the Seahawks vs Chargers moneyline odds and spread lines for this matchup and give you the best bets for this game.
Seattle Seahawks Season Forecast
The Seattle Seahawks adopted a grittier approach and battled to a 19-9 victory over an Arizona Cardinals club that hadn’t suffered a road loss since the 2020 campaign.
Given that just four NFC teams have winning records and that Seattle is now at .500, I’d say there’s a high probability the Seahawks will continue to play significant football with playoff implications far into November. Seattle enters this contest tied for first in the NFC West with a 3-3 record.
Geno Smith Analysis
Geno Smith has been a steady rock under center for Seattle. In his last game, Smith’s passer rating was kept to 82.3, his second-lowest mark of the year, even though he entered the game leading the NFL with a rating of 113.2.
Smith also suffered a season-high five sacks, restricted to 197 yards and a season-low 6.4 yards per attempt.
In Week Six against Arizona, Kenneth Walker had 21 carries for 97 yards and a touchdown. He has now scored in back-to-back contests.
Seahawks Defense
Defensively against the Cardinals, the Seattle Seahawks defense surrendered nine points on 315 total yards. Seattle hounded Kyler Murray all afternoon long, leading to six sacks.
Additionally, Tariq Woolen recorded his fourth consecutive game with an interception. Overall, the defense needs improvement, as they concede over 410 yards to opponents per game.
Moneyline
Opening Line
In terms of the Seahawks vs Chargers moneyline, the Seahawks are listed at +220 odds to win.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
The Seahawks were as high as +220 underdogs. However, the line has since moved down to +205 thanks to the Seahawks’ strong play as of late.
What Makes Lose the Bet
This bet loses if the Seahawks’ defense gets torched by the Chargers. The offense has been strong, but the defense ranks third to last in total defense.
NFL Odds: +185
Spread Line
Opening Line
The Seahawks enter this matchup at +6.5 point underdogs on the road (-110).
How the Line Has Moved and Why
The line opened with the Seahawks as 6.5 point underdogs but has slipped to +6 thanks to a strong offense and a Chargers close victory over a struggling Broncos team.
What Makes Lose the Bet
This bet loses if Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert returns to form. Herbert went without a touchdown last week for only the second time in 38 starts.
NFL Odds: +5 (-110)
Total
Opening Line
51.5 points is the number for the over/under in this matchup.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
The line has moved down to 51 after strong defensive play from both teams in week six.
What Makes Lose the Bet
This bet loses if the total falls over or below the projected 51.5 point total.
NFL Odds: 50 (-110)
Seahawks Betting Trend to Know
This season, the Seahawks have a 3-3-0 record against the spread. When playing as at least 6-point underdogs, the Seahawks are 1-0 ATS.
This year, the total has gone over three times in games for Seattle. The Seahawks have triumphed in three of their five games this year in which they were underdogs.
Los Angeles Chargers Season Forecast
On Monday Night Football, the Chargers battled in a wild, back-and-forth 19-16 victory over the Broncos. With the Chiefs at the head of the division, the Chargers improve to 4-2.
Chargers’ Offense
Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers‘ offense had a tough night as they battled the greatest pass defense in the league.
Although yards were difficult to come by in the ground game as well, they did so when needed to allow the Bolts to win after more than 67 minutes of play.
Overall, the Chargers have played well, earning them a tie at the top of their division with a 4-2 record.
The offense hasn’t been as advertised, thanks to some injuries; however, they are still averaging 375 yards a game and 23.5 points, ranking them among the top 10 in the NFL.
Chargers Defense
Defensively, the Chargers continue to have struggles. They arguably played some of their best football last week, limiting the Denver Broncos to 16 points and 258 yards. However, they are still conceding 25.3 points per game.
The Chargers won’t have any significant passing game weapons to start. Donald Parham and Josh Palmer are both in concussion protocol, and Keenan Allen might not return soon. That will inevitably hurt the offense.
Moneyline
Opening Line
In terms of the Seahawks vs Chargers moneyline, the Chargers were given an opening line of -260 odds to win.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
The line initially opened at -260 for the Chargers but has since moved to -245 after a close win over the Broncos.
What Makes Lose the Bet
This bet loses if the Chargers don’t come to play. The Chargers have a potent offense, but they had a tough go against the Broncos in their last matchup.
NFL Odds: -225
Spread Line
Opening Line
The Chargers are the betting favorite in this game, with the spread set at 6.5 points (-110).
How the Line Has Moved and Why
The line has moved off of 6.5 points down to six points thanks to the Seahawks’ strong play offensively and the fact that the Chargers had a tough time moving the ball against Denver.
What Makes Lose the Bet
Ultimately, this bet loses if the Seahawks play strong defense. The Seahawks have been a solid offensive team, but their defense has been an issue. They could keep this close on the road if they come to play.
NFL Odds: -5 (-110)
Total
Opening Line
51 points is the number for the over/under in this matchup.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
The line initially came in at 51.5 points but has since moved down.
What Makes Lose the Bet
This bet loses if the total falls over or below the projected 51.5 point total.
NFL Odds: 50 (-110)
Los Angeles Chargers Betting Trend to Know
So far in 2022, the Chargers have a 3-3-0 record against the spread. Los Angeles is 0-1 when they are at least 6-point favorites and have yet to cover the spread.
Three Chargers games this season have gone above the total. The Chargers have a 3-1 record while playing as a moneyline favorite at odds of -245 or less.
Most Profitable Players of this Matchup to Bet On
Justin Herbert
Herbert has been the offensive catalyst for the Chargers this season, amassing 1,716 passing yards with ten touchdowns to just three interceptions.
The problem is he still seems affected by his rib injury. In his last two games, he hasn’t topped 238 yards. The Seahawks are terrible against the run, and the Chargers will game plan around this.
NFL Pick: Under 298.5 passing yards (-110)
Austin Ekeler
The Seattle Seahawks concede a whopping 165.8 rushing yards on the ground, the 31st in the league. Austin Ekeler is primed to run all over Seattle, with Herbert clearly still nursing an injury.
Ekeler amassed 173 yards just two weeks ago; expect the same against Seattle.
NFL Pick: Over 61.5 rushing yards (-110)
Tyler Lockett
The Chargers have a tremendous offense, and the Seahawks should be playing catch-up for most of this game. That being said, expect them to throw the ball often.
According to NFL team stats, Lockett has 34 receptions on the year for 423 yards (70.5 per game) and has successfully hit the over on receiving yards prop bets in four of his six games (66.7%).
NFL Pick: Over 64.5 receiving yards (-118)
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