Seattle Seahawks at Detroit Lions odds, picks and predictions

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The Detroit Lions (1-0) welcome the Seattle Seahawks (0-1) to Ford Field Sunday. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Seahawks vs. Lions odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Lions opened the season up with a 21-20 win on Thursday Night Football over the Kansas City Chiefs, covering as a 4-point underdog. They use a dual-threat attack, ending with 118 rushing yards and 250 passing yards. RB David Montgomery led the way on the ground with 74 yards. The Lions finished last season 12-5 against the spread (ATS), the 2nd-best ATS record in the NFL.

The Seahawks were just 7-11 ATS last season and failed to cover their Week 1 opener against the Los Angeles Rams. Seattle lost 30-13 at home, closing as a 4-point favorite. QB Geno Smith ended just 16-of-26 for 112 yards and a touchdown. WR DK Metcalf led the way in the receiving game with 3 receptions on 5 targets for 47 yards and a touchdown.

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Seahawks at Lions odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 9:20 a.m. ET,

Moneyline (ML): Seahawks +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Lions -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Seahawks +4.5 (-110) | Lions -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 47 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Seahawks at Lions key injuries

Seahawks

S Jamal Adams (knee) out
LB Devin Bush (shoulder) questionable
OT Charles Cross (toe) out

Lions

OT Taylor Decker (ankle) doubtful

Seahawks at Lions picks and predictions

Prediction

Lions 27, Seahawks 23

Moneyline

PASS.

The Lions are the better side here. At home, they should win, but their -225 value to win outright isn’t worth a wager.

Against the spread

LEAN SEAHAWKS +4.5 (-110).

The Lions will be a popular pick to cover in Week 2 after beating the Super Bowl-winning Chiefs in Week 1. However, the Seahawks limited the Rams to just 2.3 yards per rush attempt, so it will have to be QB Jared Goff to beat Seattle in Week 2 instead of the Lions’ dynamic run game. After one week, the Chiefs ranked No. 1 in drops in Week 1 with 5.

The Seahawks have receivers that will be better when the ball gets to them and should expose a Lions defense that had holes in Week 1. Expect a bounce-back showing from Seattle and for it to cover. Take SEAHAWKS +4.5 (-110).

Over/Under

BET OVER 47 (-110).

The Seahawks don’t have the linebackers to be able to keep up with the Lions backfield, and with RB Jahmyr Gibbs looking to get an expanded role, the dynamic back could get loose often. Similarly, the Lions may not have the secondary to keep pace with three terrific Seattle receiving weapons.

The Seahawks should be more in tune offensively and top their 13-point performance in Week 1. The Lions were 10-7 O/U in 2022 while Seattle was 9-9 O/U. Take the OVER 47 (-110).

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