The Atlanta Falcons (0-2) are on the road in Week 3 facing an NFC West team for the 2nd week in a row as they take on the Seattle Seahawks (1-1) Sunday. Kickoff at Lumen Field is 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Falcons vs. Seahawks odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
The Falcons were in position to win both games this season. They had a 26-10 fourth-quarter lead over the New Orleans Saints, but lost 27-26 as the Saints made a 51-yard field goal with 19 seconds left. In Week 2, they were down to the Los Angeles Rams 28-3, but rallied back to trail 31-27. QB Marcus Mariota threw an end zone interception at the end of the game instead of a game-winning touchdown.
The Seahawks shocked the NFL with a Week 1 win at home over their former starting quarterback, Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos. They won 17-16 as they forced the Broncos to fumble at the goal line twice. They were beat 27-7 last week by the San Francisco 49ers. So far, they have not had more than 253 yards of offense in a game.
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Falcons at Seahawks odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:32 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Falcons -103 (bet $103 to win $100) | Seahawks -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Falcons +1.5 (-115) | Seahawks -1.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 41..5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Falcons at Seahawks key injuries
Falcons
- G Elijah Wilkinson (personal) out
Seahawks
- DL Shelby Harris (glue) out
- CB Justin Coleman (calf) doubtful
- S Joey Blount (hamstring) doubtful
- S Quandre Diggs (knee) questionable
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Falcons at Seahawks picks and predictions
Prediction
Falcons 24, Seahawks 19
Money line
The Falcons have not had problems scoring points, whether it is on offense or on special teams.
The Seahawks have only scored 24 total points, a total the Falcons have surpassed both weeks of the year.
Seahawks QB Geno Smith is not Matthew Stafford or even Jameis Winston. Seattle will struggle once again on offense, even though they will do better than they have in previous weeks.
They were unable to stop the 49ers last week. Atlanta will pick up its 1st win of the year.
Take the FALCONS (-103).
Against the spread
The Falcons have covered the spread in both games they have played this season, even while losing.
The Seahawks are 1-1 ATS after getting the upset win in Week 1 and then losing by 20 in Week 2.
With such a small spread for this game, you basically need to bet who you think will win. The money line is a slightly better value than the spread for the Falcons, but if you want an extra point or 2 to work with, take the FALCONS +1.5 (-115).
Over/Under
Both of the Seahawks’ games have stayed Under the projected total, while the Falcons’ 2 games both hit the Over.
But with a low projected total, I like the Falcons to get into the mid-20s. Seattle will fare better than last week, as the Falcons’ defense is nothing near what the 49ers’ is.
Take OVER 41.5 (-112).
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