The second game of Wild Card Saturday features the third matchup of the season between the Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks. The home team won each of the previous meetings. The Seahawks are favored to win in a close game at home. The following Rams vs Seahawks NFL betting preview for Wild Card Saturday will find the best NFL odds, give you some betting trends and show the best NFL picks and NFL predictions
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NFL Betting Picks, Odds & Trends | Wild Card Saturday
Rams vs Seahawks Game Info
Los Angeles Rams (10-6, 4-4 Away) vs. Seattle Seahawks (12-4, 7-1 Home)
Date:Â Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021
Time:Â 4:40 p.m. EST
Venue: Lumen Field — Seattle, WA
Coverage:Â FOX
The biggest question for the Rams entering this weekend is at the quarterback position. Jared Goff underwent thumb surgery a couple weeks ago, which led to him missing the regular season finale. He is questionable for this game, but he is practicing. It would be unusual for him to practice, taking reps away from the inexperienced player, if Goff was not going to play. There have been conflicting reports, but typically questionable players take the field in the playoffs. Cooper Kupp will also be active, following the team activating him off the COVID-19 list.
In the last game these teams met (Week 16), the Rams offense did not look good. Goff completed 53.5% of his passes for 234 yards and an interception. However, the defense played well, as it has all season long. They limited Russell Wilson to 225 yards and one touchdown through the air. This defensive line is incredible athletic and continues to give Wilson problems.
The Seahawks have won four straight games, though their story is similar to the Rams’. After beginning the season as a historically bad defense, they have turned things around, with their acquisitions of Jamal Adams and Carlos Dunlap playing a big part. They have allowed an average of only 16 points over the past eight games, with two of these weeks being against the Rams. However, Wilson has been quiet, passing for less than 210 yards in three of the last four weeks and failing to throw multiple touchdowns in four of the last six.
Rams vs Seahawks NFL Betting Picks + Odds Shopping
Using Awesemo’s OddsShopper tool, we can easily compare the NFL betting odds for Rams vs Seahawks betting across the major sports books. The odds expressed are from 10:30 p.m. EST on Jan. 8, so make sure to check out the OddsShopper tool yourself to get the most up-to-date odds.
NFL Odds: Moneyline
Rams (+140) — SugarHouse, BetMGM, FanDuel, PointsBet, DraftKings, William Hill
Seahawks (-159) — SugarHouse, DraftKings
NFL Odds: Spread
Rams +3 (-104) — SugarHouse, DraftKings
Seahawks -3 (-110) — PointsBet
NFL Odds: Point Total
Over: 41.5 (-115) — BetMGM
Under: 42.5 (-120) — FanDuel
Rams vs Seahawks Wild Card Saturday NFL Betting Trends
- The Rams are 5-2 straight up in their last seven games against Seattle.
- Seattle is 13-3 straight up in their last 16 home games against the Rams.
- The under has hit in 12 of the last 18 matchups between the Rams and Seattle.
- The total has hit the under in 11 of the Rams’ last 13 games.
Rams vs Seahawks Stats
- The Rams are averaging 23.2 points per game (PPG) this season (T-No. 22 in the NFL).
- The Rams are surrendering 18.5 PPG this season (No. 1 in the NFL).
- Seattle is averaging 28.7 points per game (PPG) this season (No. 8 in the NFL).
- Seattle is surrendering 23.2 PPG this season (No. 15 in the NFL).
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