2013 NFL Week 17 Rams vs. Seahawks Picks & Predictions
By Anthony Rome
SEATTLE, WA (The Spread) – The Seahawks are double-digit home favorites versus the Rams today at 4:25PM ET but they've struggled with St. Louis in the past. Will they cover?
NFL Odds: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Seahawks are 11.5-point home favorites versus the Rams while the over/under total is currently sitting at 43 points. St. Louis is 7-8 overall and 2-5 on the road, while Seattle is 12-3 overall and 6-1 at home.
Line Movement: The Seahawks opened as 10.5-point favorites and that's where the number sits at the majority of sports books, although some places have dropped the line down to 10. As for the total, it opened at 42.5 and has been bet up to 43.
Public Betting: Of the wagers currently placed on this game, 65% of NFL public bettors currently favor the Seahawks. This information is subject to change leading up to kickoff, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date NFL public betting numbers.
KEY NFL BETTING TRENDS: The Rams are 1-5 against the spread in their last six games in Seattle and 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games overall versus the Seahawks. The Rams are also 1-4 against the spread in their last five games versus NFC West opponents, 2-5 ATS in their last seven road games and 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game. On the other side, the Seahawks are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games following an ATS loss, 7-2 ATS in their last nine games in December and 21-8 ATS in their last 29 games overall. The home team is also 5-2 against the number in the last seven meetings between these two teams.
2013 NFL WEEK 17 FREE PICK: SEATTLE SEAHAWKS -11.5