Seahawks vs. Panthers Odds
CHARLOTTE, NC (The Spread) – The Seattle Seahawks are slumping heading into Sunday’s game with the Carolina Panthers. Here is a look at the odds at this game, which is at 1PM ET on CBS.
Seattle is 3-3 on the season, 1-2 on the road and 3-3 against the spread. Carolina is 3-3-1 overall, 2-1 at home and 4-3 against the spread. The Panthers have went over the total in five games while Seattle has hit the over four times. Seattle has won five of its last six against Carolina.
Trends show that the Seattle is 7-1 against the spread in its last 8 games on grass and 4-1 against the spread in its last 5 meetings with the Panthers. These two have went under the point total in their last four meetings in Carolina.
According to oddsmakers from BetDSI, Seattle is favored on the road, as the Seahawks are getting odds of -4.5 points at Carolina on Sunday. The over/under total for the game has been set at 44.5 points (View Matchup). The opening odds for this game had Seattle favored by 4 points. The spread hit a peak of 5 before settling in at 4.5. The over/under total hasn’t changed since opening at 44.5 points.
Seattle has lost two straight following a surprising 28-26 loss at St. Louis last week. The Rams pulled out a pair of unexpected special teams plays to spur them to the win. Seattle’s defense hasn’t been as dominant as usual, allowing 324 yards per game, while the offense is posting 357 yards per contest. Russell Wilson has thrown for 1,291 yards and 10 touchdowns while rushing for 327 yards and 3 scores. Marshawn Lynch has added 420 rushing yards and three scores. The defense is led by Bobby Wagner, who has 50 tackles with one sack.
The Panthers were handed a 38-17 loss at Green Bay last week, one week after playing the Bengals to a 37-37 tie. Carolina is giving up 388.3 yards per game on defense this season, and the offense is posting only 342 yards per contest. Carolina is being led by Cam Newton, who has thrown for 1,472 yards and eight touchdowns while rushing for 190 yards. Greg Olsen has added 41 receptions for 493 yards and five touchdowns. The defense is being led by Luke Kuechly, who has 82 tackles and 1 sack.
In terms of Injuries, Seattle cornerback Tharold Simon (ankle) and tight end Luke Wilson (groin) are both questionable for the game. Carolina running back DeAngelo Williams (ankle) and tackle Byron Bell (elbow) are also questionable.
The Public Bets for this game are currently backing the Seahawks, as Seattle is getting 71% of the wagers with odds of -4.5 points at Carolina on Sunday.
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