The Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions meet Sunday in week 2 NFL action at Ford Field. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Seattle Seahawks Betting Preview
The Seattle Seahawks look for a bounce back showing after losing their opener to the Rams. The Seahawks look to avoid their first 0-2 start since the 2018 season. Geno Smith is completing 61.5 percent of his passes for 112 yards, 1 touchdown and 0 interceptions. DK Metcalf and Will Dissly have combined for 64 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while DeeJay Dallas has 1 reception. The Seattle Seahawks ground game is averaging 85 yards per contest, and Kenneth Walker III leads the way with 64 yards on 12 carries. Defensively, Seattle is allowing 30 points and 426 yards per game. Bobby Wagner leads the Seattle Seahawks with 19 tackles, Jordyn Brooks has 12 tackles and Julian Love has 1 pass deflection.
Seattle Seahawks Team Facts
- The Seahawks have lost each of their last six games following a Division loss.
- The Seahawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against NFC opponents.
- The Seahawks have won the first quarter in each of their last three games as moderate underdogs (+3.5 to +7.0 points).
- The Seahawks have won the first half in each of their last four games as moderate underdogs (+3.5 to +7.0 points).
- The Seahawks have scored the first touchdown in four of their last five games against the Lions.
Seattle Seahawks Player Prop Facts
- Tariq Woolen ranked T1st in the NFL in Interceptions (6) last season
Detroit Lions Betting Preview
The Detroit Lions look to build on their Thursday night victory over the Chiefs. The Lions look for their first 2-0 start since the 2017 season. Jared Goff is completing 62.9 percent of his passes for 253 yards, 1 touchdown and 0 interceptions. Josh Reynolds and Amon-Ra St. Brown have combined for 151 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Sam LaPorta has 5 receptions. The Detroit Lions ground game is averaging 118 yards per contest, and David Montgomery leads the way with 74 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Detroit is allowing 20 points and 316 yards per game. Alex Anzalone leads the Detroit Lions with 6 tackles, C.J. Gardner-Johnson has 2 pass deflections and Brian Branch has 1 interception.
Detroit Lions Team Facts
- The Lions have won each of their last eight Sunday games.
- The Lions have covered the spread in each of their last eight Sunday games.
- The Lions have scored the first touchdown in 12 of their last 14 games as home favorites against NFC opponents.
- The Lions have won the first half in each of their last seven September games as favorites against NFC opponents.
- The Lions have lost the first quarter in each of their last two games as moderate favorites (-3.5 to -7.0 points).
Detroit Lions Player Prop Facts
- Chauncey Gardner-Johnson ranked T1st in the NFL in Interceptions (6) last season
Matchup/League Facts
- The Lions ranked 32nd in the NFL in yards allowed per game (392.4) last season
- The Lions ranked 1st in the NFC North for points scored per game last season (26.6)
- The Seahawks ranked 32nd in the NFL in punt return yards per game (6.4) last season
- The Seahawks ranked 1st in the NFC West for passing yards per game last season (231.4)
Randy’s Pick
The Seattle Seahawks looked awful in their season opener at home against a lesser opponent, and now they have to travel and play a Lions team that’s well rested after playing last Thursday. Tough spot for the Seahawks. We know what the Lions are capable of offensively, but it was their defense that helped them beat the Chiefs and was surprising. The Lions got consistent defensive pressure that led to 7 QB hits and produced 5 pass deflections. You have to be encouraged if you’re a Lions fan and this is a more reasonable matchup, as the Seahawks clearly have wrinkles to iron out. The line is reasonable. Give me the Lions by a touchdown.
