Packers-Seahawks betting preview (odds, lines, best bets)

Packers-Seahawks betting preview (odds, lines, best bets)

PFF breaks down Week 15 Football on Sunday evenings Check out both teams’ records, key trends and match overview before placing your best bet, powered by PFF’s proven betting model.

Game overview

Sunday Night Football features a high-profile matchup between two NFC teams about to enter the postseason. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur told the media he expects this game to have a playoff atmosphere and both teams to finish at the top of the NFC standings.

Seattle holds the top spot in the NFC west with a thin border. The Rams’ win on Thursday night put them within striking distance of the division lead if the Seahawks falter.

Conversely, the Packers are fighting to maintain their wild card position despite a difficult period at the end of the year and compete in the NFC North – the strongest division in the NFL this season.

The Seahawks have been in good shape since their Week 10 bye, with a 4-0 record against teams and four straight wins as underdogs. In this period of time Seattle has allowed the lowest EPA per game in the NFL thanks to an inspired secondary that has snagged five interceptions since Week 11 – tied for the most in the league.

On the other hand, Green Bay is coming off a heartbreaking loss to the Lions that pushes Detroit to the brink before allowing a field goal as time expires. This game extended the three-point range, snapping a two-game stretch and giving the Packers an ATS record of 2-4-1 in their last seven games.

The offense has performed well since Green Bay’s bye in Week 10, posting a top-notch EPA per game average. This is due to the strong play of both Josh Jacobs And Jordan love in the running and passing game.

WR Christian Watson, Green Bay Packers: Under 3.5 receptions (-185)

When it comes to dangerous vertical threats designed to stretch defenses, the volume tends to be inconsistent. This applies to Christian Watsonin which more than 37% of his targets came on passes 20 or more yards down the field – a top-five rate among qualified receivers.

Even though he completes these deep passes at a solid 60.5% rate, that doesn’t match the volume that line implies. Watson has had four or more catches in a game just three times this season. With Romeo Doubs Watson’s target share will likely decline as the offense distributes the ball to another receiving threat.

Furthermore, the Seattle The secondary was tough against the deep ball, allowing receptions of 15 or more yards on just 11.4% of passing plays – the fourth-best rate among defenses this season.

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