In this article we will formulate a Seahawks vs Texans prediction for this NFL game on Monday, October 20th at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 7 matchup.
Seattle Seahawks Betting Preview
The Seattle Seahawks are 4-2 this year after they defeated Jacksonville by a score of 20-12 last week. Seattle led 13-6 at halftime and scored the first points in the second half, before holding on for the win. The Seahawks out gained Jacksonville by a total of 346-273, went 1-12 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at zero in the game. Sam Darnold went 16-27 for 295 yards and two touchdowns, while Kenneth Walker III rushed for 34 yards on 10 carries. Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the receivers with eight receptions for 162 yards and one score in the win. The Seattle defense recorded seven sacks and seven tackles for loss in the game.
Seattle also has wins over the Cardinals, Saints, and Steelers, while picking up losses against the Buccaneers and 49ers. The Seahawks have won four of their last five games and they are currently tied for first in the NFC West standings. Seattle has scored 27.7 points per game with 252.2 passing yards and 104.2 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 19.5 points against per game this season. Sam Darnold has thrown for 1,541 yards, 11 touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba has 42 receptions for 696 yards and three scores this year.
Houston Texans Betting Preview
The Houston Texans are 2-3 this season after they defeated Baltimore by a score of 44-10 in their last game. Houston led 24-3 at halftime and they poured it on in the second half for the blowout victory. The Texans out gained Baltimore by a total of 417-207, went 7-12 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a margin of 3-0 in the game. CJ Stroud went 23-27 for 244 yards and four touchdowns, while Nick Chubb rushed 11 times for 61 yards and one score. Christian Kirk led the receivers with four catches for 64 yards in the win. The Houston defense recorded one sack and three tackles for loss in the game.
Houston also has a win against the Titans this year, but they have losses against the Jaguars, Buccaneers, and Rams. The Texans have won two games in a row and they are currently third in the AFC South standings. Houston has scored 21.6 points per game with 198.2 passing yards and 116.2 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 12.2 points against per game this season. CJ Stroud has thrown for 1,076 yards, eight touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Nico Collins has 22 receptions for 312 yards and three scores this season.
Why the Seattle Seahawks will win
- The Texans have lost each of their 12 previous October road games against NFC opponents.
- The Seahawks have won each of their six previous October home games against AFC South opponents.
- The Seahawks have covered the spread in each of their last six Monday games played on the West Coast.
- The Texans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against NFC West opponents.
- The Texans have lost the first half in seven of their eight previous Monday games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Seahawks have won the first quarter in each of their last five Week 7 games.
- The Seahawks have scored the first touchdown in each of their last six Week 7 games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Texans’ last six October games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Seahawks’ last eight games as home favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of the last five Monday games at Lumen Field have gone UNDER the total points line.
Seattle Seahawks Player Prop Facts
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba has scored a touchdown in each of the Seahawks’ last five October games as favorites.
- Sam Darnold has recorded 24+ completions in three of his last four appearances with his team as a home favorite.
- Sam Darnold has recorded 246+ passing yards in four of his last five appearances against AFC opponents.
- Zach Charbonnet has recorded 39+ rushing yards in five of his last six appearances following a win.
- Cooper Kupp has recorded 59+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his last six Monday regular season appearances.
- Zach Charbonnet has recorded 11+ receiving yards in each of his last seven appearances with the Seahawks as home favorites.
- Heading into Week 7, Jaxon Smith-Njigba ranks 1st in the NFL in receiving yards (696) this season.
Houston Texans Player Prop Facts
- Nico Collins has scored the first touchdown in three of his last four appearances following a road win.
- Nico Collins has scored at least one touchdown in each of his last six appearances following a road win.
- C.J. Stroud has recorded 22+ completions in each of the Texans’ last three games.
- C.J. Stroud has recorded 244+ passing yards in each of the Texans’ last four games following a win.
- Nick Chubb has recorded 43+ rushing yards in each of his last 23 appearances against NFC opponents.
- Nick Chubb has recorded 43+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his last 23 appearances against NFC opponents.
- Christian Kirk has recorded 39+ receiving yards in each of his last 15 appearances against NFC opponents.
- Heading into Week 7, Ka’imi Fairbairn ranks T1st in the NFL in 50+ yard field goals made (5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Seahawks – three different players have recorded 2.0 sacks or more in a game this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into Week 7.
- Heading into Week 7, the Seahawks have recorded the longest punt return this season (95 yards).
- Heading into Week 7, the Texans rank 1st in the NFL in points allowed per game (12.2) this season.
- Heading into Week 7, the Texans rank 32nd in the NFL in kickoff return yards per game (51.0) this season.
Seahawks vs Texans Prediction
Seattle was able to get a very nice road victory against Jacksonville last week and they have won four of their last five games. The Seahawks have been a solid offensive team to start this season, but they will face a good Houston defense here. The Texans have won two games in a row and they have scored 70 points in those two victories. Houston is coming off of a bye week, so they should be well rested and full of confidence. I do think the Houston defense will keep the Texans in the game, but I need to see more consistent play from Stroud before backing them. Take Seattle to pull away for the cover in the second half.
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