Vikings vs. Seahawks Week 9 Free Pick
SEATTLE, WA (ATS Consultants) – Will it be a defensive struggle in Seattle today when the Seahawks host the Vikings at 4:05PM ET?
NFL Odds: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Seahawks are 5-point favorites over the Vikings while the over/under total is currently sitting at 38.5 points. Minnesota enters play with a 5-3 overall record and is 1-2 on the road, while Seattle is 4-4 overall and 3-0 at home.
Line Movement: The Seahawks opened as 2.5-point favorites but the line has jumped all the way up to 5 at most sports books. The total, meanwhile, has dropped a full point from 39.5 to 38.5.
Public Betting: Of the wagers currently placed on this game, 56% 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.
NFL Playoff Free Pick: Take the under. According to latest NFL trends, Seattle is 1-6 Under last 7 vs. NFC. Minnesota is 5-1 Under last 6 on fieldturf. Minnesota has managed to average 23 points per game with a limited offense. Other than Percy Harvin, they really have no playmakers in the passing game and Christian Ponder is an erratic passer who just needs to manage the game. They are 27th in passing and rely heavily on Adrian Peterson and their running game. Seattle’s Russell Wilson is even more of a game-manager as a rookie. The Seahawks are 31st in the NFL in passing yards per game (171) but their defense has been strong all season. They allow just 85 yards per game on the ground, which is a great sign for the Under since the Vikings are primarily a running football team.
2012 NFL WEEK 9 FREE PICK: SEAHAWKS/VIKINGS UNDER 38.5
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