In this article we will formulate a Seahawks vs Rams prediction for this NFL game on Sunday, January 25th at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NFC Championship game matchup.
Seattle Seahawks Betting Preview
The Seattle Seahawks are 14-3 this season after they defeated San Francisco by a score of 41-6 in their last game. Seattle led 17-0 after the first quarter and 24-6 at halftime, before they cruised to the easy win in the second half. The Seahawks out gained SF by a total of 281-236, went 4-10 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 3-0 in the game. Sam Darnold went 12-17 for 124 yards and one touchdown, while Kenneth Walker III rushed 19 times for 116 yards and three scores. Cooper Kupp led the receivers with five catches for 60 yards in the win.
Prior to that game, Seattle defeated the 49ers again by a score of 13-3 and the Panthers by a score of 27-10. The Seahawks have won eight games in a row and they finished first in the NFC West standings. Seattle has scored 28.4 points per game with 228.1 passing yards and 123.3 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 17.2 points against per game this season. Sam Darnold has thrown for 4,048 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions, while Kenneth Walker III has rushed for 1,027 yards and five scores on 221 carries this season. Jaxon Smith-Njigba has led the receivers with 119 catches for 1,793 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Los Angeles Rams Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Rams are 12-5 this year after they defeated Chicago in overtime by a score of 20-17 in their last game. Los Angeles was tied at 10 at halftime, but they blew a lead with 18 seconds left, before getting a wild win in overtime. The Rams were out gained by a total of 417-340, went 5-16 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 3-0 in the game. Matthew Stafford went 20-42 for 258 yards, while Kyren Williams rushed 21 times for 87 yards and two scores. Colby Parkinson led the receivers with three catches for 56 yards in the win.
Prior to that game, Los Angeles defeated the Panthers by a score of 34-31 and the Cardinals by a score of 37-20. The Rams have won three games in a row and they finished second in the NFC West standings. Los Angeles has scored 30.5 points per game with 268.1 passing yards and 126.6 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 20.4 points against per game this season. Matthew Stafford has thrown for 562 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, while Kyren Williams has rushed 34 times for 144 yards and two scores in the postseason.
Why the Seattle Seahawks will win
- The Seahawks have won each of their last 10 games as slight favorites (<-3.5 points).
- The Rams have lost each of their last four road games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Seahawks have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games against NFC opponents.
- The Rams have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games following an overtime win.
- The Seahawks have scored the first touchdown in each of their last eight games as favorites against NFC West opponents.
- The Seahawks have won the first quarter in each of their last four games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Seahawks have won the first half in eight of their last nine games as favorites against NFC West opponents.
Why the Los Angeles Rams will win
- The Rams have won each of their last nine Sunday games played on the West Coast.
- The Seahawks have lost three of their last four home games without Kenneth Walker III.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Rams’ last eight postseason games.
- The Seahawks have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Rams have scored the first touchdown in nine of their last 11 Sunday games.
- The Rams have won the first quarter in five of their last six Sunday games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Rams have won the first half in each of their last five games against NFC West opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last six games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total points line.
- Nine of the Seahawks’ last 10 games against the Rams following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of the Rams’ last nine road games against NFC opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Seattle Seahawks Player Prop Facts
- Cooper Kupp has scored at least one touchdown in four of his five previous January appearances with his team as a home favorite.
- Kenneth Walker III has recorded 97+ rushing yards in each of the Seahawks’ last three games against NFC West opponents.
- Cooper Kupp has recorded 31+ receiving yards in seven of the Seahawks’ last eight games at Lumen Field.
- Cooper Kupp has recorded 60+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his five previous January appearances with his team as a home favorite.
- During the regular season, Rashid Shaheed was the only player in the NFL to have both a punt and kick return touchdown.
Los Angeles Rams Player Prop Facts
- Colby Parkinson has scored at least one touchdown in each of the Rams’ last six Sunday games played on the West Coast.
- Davante Adams has recorded 53+ receiving yards in each of his last 11 appearances with his team as an underdog on the West Coast.
- Kyren Williams has recorded 57+ rushing yards in each of the Rams’ last 13 road games against NFC opponents.
- Matthew Stafford has recorded 258+ passing yards in each of the Rams’ last seven games.
- Puka Nacua has recorded 108+ rushing and receiving yards in seven of his last eight appearances with the Rams as underdogs following a win.
- Matthew Stafford has recorded 24+ completions in each of his last four road appearances against the Seahawks.
- Matthew Stafford ranked 1st in the NFL in passing yards (4707) during the reg. season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Seahawks – two different players have recorded 80+ rushing yards in a game this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into the Conference Championships.
- Seahawks – two different players have recorded 90+ rushing yards in a game this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into the Conference Championships.
- Rams – two different players have recorded 80+ rushing yards in a game this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into the Conference Championships.
- Rams – two different players have recorded 90+ rushing yards in a game this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into the Conference Championships.
Seahawks vs Rams Prediction
Seattle comes into this matchup on a lengthy winning streak and they dominated San Francisco last week. The Seahawks have allowed 16 points or fewer in four of their last five games, while they have scored at least 27 points in three of their last four. Los Angeles has survived two very close games against the Panthers and Bears to begin the playoffs, but they do have the highest scoring offense in the NFL. On the flip side, the Rams defense hasn’t been great and they have allowed at least 27 points in three of their last five games. This should be a great game to watch, but I think we are going to see plenty of points. Take the over here.