by Rod Pearson
Friday, Sep 27, 2024
Game Time: 8:15 pm ET, Monday, September 30, 2024
Venue: Ford Field, Detroit, MI
Where to Watch: ABC
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Seahawks +3.5, Lions -3.5; Over/Under: 46 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Seahawks +3.5, Lions -3.5; Over/Under: 46.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Seahawks +3.5, Lions -3.5; Over/Under: 46.5 points
Season Record
Seattle Seahawks: 3-0 (1st place, NFC West)
Detroit Lions: 2-1 (2nd place, NFC North)
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Seattle Seahawks: won their last game at home against the Miami Dolphins 24-3.
Detroit Lions: won their last game on the road against the Arizona Cardinals 20-13.
Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions Preview and Analysis
The Seahawks are entering this game with a 3-0 record overall and they have a 0-0 record in their divisional games too. They are 2-0 in their home games, 1-0 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They won their last game against the Miami Dolphins 24-3. Geno Smith was the starting QB and he completed 26/34 passes for 289 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 2 interceptions. Zach Charbonnet led the team in rushing yards with 91 and 2 TDs. DK Metcalf led the receivers with 104 receiving yards on 4 receptions and 1 TD. Rayshawn Jenkins led the defense in that game with 8 solo tackles and 2 assisted tackles while Derick Hall led the defense in sacks with 2. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that one.
The Lions are entering this game with a 2-1 record overall and they have a 0-0 record in their divisional games too. They are 1-1 in their home games, 1-0 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They won their last game against the Arizona Cardinals 20-13. Jared Goff was the starting QB and he completed 18/33 passes for 199 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. David Montgomery led the team in rushing yards with 105 and 1 TD. Amon-Ra St. Brown led the receivers with 75 receiving yards on 7 receptions and 1 TD. Carlton Davis led the defense in that game with 7 solo tackles and 0 assisted tackles while Aidan Hutchinson led the defense in sacks with 1. Kerby Joseph came away with the only interception for them in that one.
Seahawks vs Lions Prediction
The current betting odds have the Seahawks listed as a 3.5 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Seahawks have looked really good in their games this season with their 3-0 record overall. Geno Smith has been having a much better season so far, looking to bounce back from a down year last season, and this entire team has been playing with something to prove under their new head coach. Meanwhile, the Lions have also looked good in their games this season with their 2-1 record overall, but all 3 of their games have been really tight. They won their season opener at home against the Rams, but they were trailing late in that game and needed OT to win it. Then they lost their next game at home to the Buccaneers, a team they beat just months ago in the playoffs. Now they are coming off a road win against the Cardinals, but they stalled in the 2nd half of that game and allowed the Cardinals to stick around the entire game. Now the Lions are back home and they have looked really good in home games over the last 2 seasons, but the Seahawks have a lot of offensive talent that will put up points and just like their other 3 games this season, the Lions will allow the Seahawks to stick around here. The best way to place a bet here is on the Seahawks to cover the spread in this game.
Seahawks Lions Prediction: Our NFL Pick for Monday, September 30, 2024 (8:15 pm ET start time) is Lions 23 Seahawks 20.
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NFL Betting Trends
Seattle Seahawks: 0-3 ATS after a game with a turnover margin of -2 or worse. 4-7 ATS versus good offensive teams - averaging 5.65 yards/play or more. 7-4 OVER vs. good passing teams averaging 235 or more passing yards/game. 6-3 1H OVER versus good rushing teams - averaging 4.5 rushing yards/carry or more.
Detroit Lions: 28-12 ATS in all games. 14-7 ATS in home games. 21-9 ATS against conference opponents. 6-0 ATS vs. good offensive teams - scoring 24 or more points/game. 9-2 OVER in a home game where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points. 16-6 OVER in dome games. 15-8 OVER after 1 or more consecutive wins.
Key Injuries
Seattle Seahawks: J. Hankins (DT) Injured - Calf. T. Lockett (WR) Injured - Thigh. L. Tomlinson (G) Injured - Ankle. P. Brown (TE) Injured - Foot. L. Williams (DE) Injured - Ribs. U. Nwosu (LB) Injured - Knee. J. Baker (LB) Injured - Hamstring. N. Fant (TE) Injured - Toe. B. Russell (TE) Injured - Shoulder. B. Mafe (LB) Injured - Knee. D. Metcalf (WR) Injured - Hand. T. Dodson (LB) Injured - Shoulder. K. Wallace (SAF) Injured - Shoulder. J. Bobo (WR) Injured - Knee. D. Hall (OLB) Injured - Hip. A. Bradford (G) Injured - Knee. K. Walker (RB) Injured - Oblique. K. McIntosh (RB) Injured - Hand. B. Murphy (DT) Injured - Hamstring.
Detroit Lions: A. Anzalone (LB) Injured - Concussion. D. Skipper (T) Injured - Ribs. F. Ragnow (C) Injured - Pectoral. I. Melifonwu (SAF) Injured - Ankle. L. Onwuzurike (DL) Injured - Knee. A. McNeill (DL) Injured - Shoulder. S. LaPorta (TE) Injured - Ankle. B. Branch (DB) Injured - Concussion. E. Rakestraw (CB) Injured - Hamstring.
Notable Quotes
“It's such a dangerous team. You know the usual suspects. When they get their hands on the ball you've got to take great angles, you need inside-out pursuit, you've got to set the edge. I thought our front played incredibly hard.” - Mike Macdonald after his team’s win against the Dolphins in their last game.
“That’s what makes you feel pretty good — I feel like we can play different types of games. We can do whatever we need to with special teams, defense and offense. We’ve just got to find a way to win every week. They can be different every time.” - Dan Campbell after his team’s win against the Cardinals in their last game.
Starting Lineups
Seattle Seahawks
WR Metcalf, DK
WR Lockett, Tyler
WR Smith-Njigba, Jaxon
TE Fant, Noah
QB Smith, Geno
RB Charbonnet, Zach
Detroit Lions
WR Patrick, Tim
WR Williams, Jameson
WR St. Brown, Amon-Ra
TE Wright, Brock
QB Goff, Jared
RB Gibbs, Jahmyr
Statistical Leaders
Seattle Seahawks
Passing: G. Smith (787)
Rushing: Z. Charbonnet (141)
Receiving: D. Metcalf (262)
Touchdowns: Z. Charbonnet (4)
Detroit Lions
Passing: J. Goff (723)
Rushing: D. Montgomery (231)
Receiving: J. Williams (209)
Touchdowns: D. Montgomery (3)
Coaches:
Seattle Seahawks: Mike Macdonald (1st season)
Detroit Lions: Dan Campbell (4th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
