The Seattle Seahawks are typically known as slow starters, and after Russell Wilson and company failed to get off the ground for the first few weeks of the season, they’re once again looking like the same old stellar Seahawks ahead of Week 9’s matchup with the Washington Redskins.
Sportsbook opened the ’Skins as touchdown road underdogs with a total of 45.
- The total has gone OVER in 19 of the Seahawks’ last 25 games when hosting an East Coast team.
- The Seahawks are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games in the late afternoon.
- The Redskins are 9-23 SU in their last 32 games on the road.
Seattle is coming off a thrilling 41-38 shootout win over the upstart Houston Texans thanks to the heroic efforts of Wilson. The Seahawks quarterback, who has already eclipsed the 2,000 passing yard mark, threw for 452 yards and four touchdowns vs a solid Texans defense. Injuries were a major issue for the Wisconsin product in 2016, but he’s as dominant as ever now that he’s at full health.
The Seahawks running game is nearly non-existent at this point due to Thomas Rawls and Eddie Lacy’s inability to get much done on the ground in the wake of the serious injury Chris Carson suffered at the beginning of the year, but it hasn’t mattered much. The defense is once again spectacular, as the “Legion of Boom” leads the NFL in the fewest points allowed per game at 15.7.
Speaking of injuries, the Redskins are one of the most banged-up teams in the league right now. On Monday, coach Jay Gruden said his team had 13 players who were questionable to play vs the Seahawks and seven that were inactive. The biggest question mark is oft-injured tight end Jordan Reed, who strained his right hamstring in his squad’s 33-19 loss to Dallas in Week 8 that dropped the Redskins to 3-4 SU in 2017.
Playing in Seattle is a daunting task for any club, however it’s nearly impossible for teams with losing records. In the Seahawks’ last 23 home games vs teams with sub-.500 records, they’re a sizzling 21-2.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Washington Redskins were listed as 6-point underdogs at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook, with the total listed at 45.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas picked a 28-17 win for the Seahawks. Injuries during the week may cause the formula to be re-run, so check the NFL picks page before game time. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NFL matchups here.
Washington Redskins vs Seattle Seahawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This season the Seattle Seahawks are 5-2 overall and 3-4 against the spread, while the Redskins are 3-4 and 2-5 ATS. As for the totals, Seattle is 3-4 on the OU, and Washington is 4-2-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Seattle vs Washington injuries news.
The Seahawks sit at No. 5 in the current NFL Power Rankings here at OddsShark, while the Redskins are at No. 17 on that chart.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Seattle Seahawks' No. 10-ranked offense (25 PPG) against a Washington Redskins defense that ranks No. 28 at 25.71 PPG. The Seahawks passing attack has averaged 272.71 yards per game, more than the Redskins give up through the air (218.14 YPG on average).
Defensively, the Redskins feature the league's No. 26-rated road run defense, allowing 129 yards per game. The Seahawks, meanwhile, rank No. 14 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Jamison Crowder was good for 123 receiving yards in the Redskins' most recent action, but while it helped his stats, it didn't help his team to victory and they fell 33-19 to the Cowboys.
Last time out, Russell Wilson threw for 4 scores and 452 yards in leading his team past Houston at CenturyLink Field.
- Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- Washington is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
- Washington is 3-5-1 SU in its last 9 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 8 games on the road
- Seattle is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games
- Seattle is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games
- Seattle is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Washington home to Minnesota, Sunday, November 12
Seattle at Arizona, Thursday, November 9
