In the most exciting Thursday Night Football matchup since Week 1, the Los Angeles Rams will be taking on the Seattle Seahawks. These NFC West matchups have featured strong individual performances and other exciting events for NFL betting purposes, and this one should be no different. The following Rams – Seahawks NFL betting picks preview will provide the current odds, betting trends and best NFL bets for the Week 5 Thursday Night Football matchup.
Week 5 Thursday Night Football Betting Preview
Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks
Date: Thursday, October 7, 2021
Time: 8:20 p.m. EST
Venue: Lumen Field — Seattle, Wash.
Coverage: FOX/NFL Network
The Rams are coming off their first loss of the season, as they made a couple of costly mistakes and could not force the Cardinals to make any. They will look to get back on track Thursday and establish a rhythm early. However, they should feel good about where they are regardless, with games against the Giants, Lions and Texans to finish October.
While this game is not a must-win for the Seahawks either, it is a more important game for them. They are 2-2 with matchups against the Steelers, Saints, Jaguars, Packers and Cardinals next on the schedule. To keep on-brand with previous seasons, the Seahawks offense has been solid while the defense has yet to show up. With a home prime-time matchup, this is a game where Jamal Adams, the league’s highest-paid safety, needs to play well. However, the Seahawks have trends on their side. Since 2012, which is the start of Russell Wilson’s career, Seattle is 19-3 in home night games — the best record in the league during that span.
Rams vs. Seahawks NFL Betting Trends
- The Rams are 2-2 against the spread this season.
- The Over is 4-0 for the Rams this season.
- Seattle is 2-2 against the spread this season.
- The Over is 1-3 for the Seahawks this season.
Rams vs. Seahawks Betting Stats
- The Rams are averaging 28.8 points per game this season (No. 6 in the NFL).
- The Rams are surrendering 24.8 points per game this season (No. 18 in the NFL).
- Seattle is averaging 25.8 points per game this season (No. 10 in the NFL).
- Seattle is surrendering 25.0 points per game this season (T-No. 19 in the NFL).
Rams vs. Seahawks Betting NFL Picks + Odds Shopping
Using Awesemo’s OddsShopper tool, we can easily compare the NFL odds for Rams vs. Seahawks betting across the major sportsbooks. Make sure to check out the OddsShopper tool to get the most up-to-date odds. The tool recently got an update with the Shop NFL tab. Think of it as the Amazon of NFL betting. Filter, sort and bet easier than ever before. Search available props and best NFL bets, with the tool displaying the best odds, expected ROI and expected win percentage.
Rams vs. Seahawks NFL Best Bets & Player Props
Seahawks +2.5 (-110, BetMGM)
We are using the new Awesemo NFL Betting Model to figure out what the best bet for Thursday Night Football is tonight. According to the model, betting on the home team and Wilson’s strong primetime record is the best choice. While the model gives the Rams a 52% chance to win the game, the expected margin of victory is only 1.5 points. The tool also shows a better ROI for betting the Seahawks’ spread.
Chris Carson Over 46.5 Yards Rushing (-110, Caesars)
Using the OddsShopper tool, we can filter by our two teams tonight and sort by the bets that have the highest probability of winning. Betting Chris Carson over this rushing total tops the list, with an 82% win probability. The largest risk involved with this bet is the status of Carson, as he is questionable with a neck injury. However, if he is ruled active, this rushing line should not move. Check his status and shop the odds prior to kickoff.
Freddie Swain Under 2.5 Receptions (-179, BetMGM)
The bet with the second-highest win probability is Seahawks receiver Freddie Swain going under 2.5 receptions. Awesemo gives this prop a 75% chance to hit. Swain has gone under this receiving prop total twice this season already, and Awesemo projects him to do so for the third time tonight.
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