In one of the great NFL Matchups for Week 2, we have the Detroit Lions hosting the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.
The Seattle Seahawks come into the game with a 0-1 record in the NFL standings. The Seahawks could not take down divisional rival Los Angeles Rams in Week One.
For the Detroit Lions standings watch, they are 1-0. The Lions won the first game of the season, as they upset the Kansas City Chiefs on the road. The Lions and Packers are tied atop the NFC North division. Let’s take a look at our Seahawks vs Lions betting picks for the game on Sunday.
Seattle Seahawks vs. Detroit Lions Odds
Before we give you our Seahawks vs Lions betting picks, take a look at some of the best NFL odds:
- Spread: Detroit Lions -5.5, Seattle Seahawks +5.5
- Total: 49
- Moneyline: Detroit Lions -238, Seattle Seahawks +195
Seattle Seahawks vs. Detroit Lions Information
Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions
Date & Time: September 17th, 2023; 1:00pm EST
Location of the game: Ford Field; Detroit, MI
Where to watch: FOX
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Detroit Lions 48-45 back on October 2nd, 2022.
Seattle Seahawks vs. Detroit Lions Analysis
The Seattle Seahawks had high hopes coming into the season, and those started to go down a little early. The Seahawks struggled big time in the home loss to the Rams. Seattle’s defense allowed 30 points to Matthew Stafford and the Rams offense.
The Seahawks on the offensive side saw Geno Smith struggle big time as well. Smith, who played every snap for the Seahawks a season ago, came away with just 112 passing yards and a touchdown. That touchdown went to D.K. Metcalf. The run game was anchored by Kenneth Walker, who saw his NFL Player stats for Game 1, with 12 carries for 64 yards.
The Seattle Seahawks schedule shows them on the road in this game before heading back home to take on the Carolina Panthers next week. The following two weeks, Seattle is back on the road to take on the Giants and Bengals.
Looking at the NFL team stats, the Detroit Lions were among the biggest winners, as Dan Campbell’s team knocked off the Kansas City Chiefs. Jared Goff threw for 253 yards and a touchdown in the game. The touchdown went to his top guy, Amon Ra St. Brown. Josh Reynolds led the team with 80 yards, which came with four receptions.
David Montgomery was brought over from divisional rival Chicago and anchored the run offense. Montgomery rushed 21 times for 74 yards and a touchdown. Sadly, his NFL MVP odds are slim.
The Lions, on the defensive side, held the Chiefs to just 20 points, which included just two second-half field goals. The Detroit Lions have this game at home and will welcome Atlanta next week. Following that, the Lions will play their first divisional game, as they are at the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football.
Seattle Seahawks vs. Detroit Lions Betting Picks
Pete Carroll is going to have his team ready to play. Seattle does not want to start 0-2. Look for Geno Smith to be better and get the offense going. This is also a game that Kenneth Walker should be able to get going.
Sure, the Lions were good on defense against Kansas City, but a ton of that was due to the horrible Chiefs receivers. Seattle’s will be better.
Look for a close game, and in the end, the Seattle Seahawks will go on the road and win this game. Our final Seahawks vs Lions betting picks – Seattle Seahawks +195 on the moneyline and the OVER 49 points.
Seattle Seahawks vs. Detroit Lions Prediction
Barring any late additions to the NFL injury report, the final score prediction for this game is the Seattle Seahawks 31-30 over the Detroit Lions. A better Geno Smith and a great game from Kenneth Walker.
Look for a great game, but take the Seahawks to win on the road at Detroit. This is one of our favorite games on the NFL Schedule for Week 2.
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