Seattle Seahawks at New England Patriots odds, picks and predictions

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The New England Patriots (1-0) welcome the Seattle Seahawks (1-0) to Gillette Stadium Sunday. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Seahawks vs. Patriots odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Patriots, who lost 2 of 3 preseason games and was 1-2 against the spread (ATS) in those, beat the Cincinnati Bengals 16-10 Sunday, closing as a 7.5-point underdog. New England is working under new head coach Jerod Mayo. It was led by RB Rhamondre Stevenson, who totaled 120 rushing yards and a score against Cincinnati.

The Seahawks beat the Denver Broncos at home in Week 1. They won 26-20 yet failed to cover as a 6.5-point favorite. Seattle was led by RB Kenneth Walker III, who ended with 103 rushing yards and a score. QB Geno Smith had just 171 passing yards. The Seahawks won 2 of 3 preseason games and went 1-2 ATS in those. Walker is doubtful for this one, though, with an oblique injury.

Seahawks at Patriots odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NFL odds. Lines last updated Saturday at 11:50 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Seahawks -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Patriots +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
Against the spread (ATS): Seahawks -3 (-115) | Patriots +3 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 38.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Seahawks at Patriots key injuries

Seahawks

RB Kenneth Walker III (oblique) doubtful
OT George Fant (knee) doubtful
LB Tyrel Dodson (shoulder) questionable
LB Jerome Baker (hamstring) questionable

Patriots

S Kyle Dugger (ankle) questionable
RB JaMycal Hasty (knee) questionable
G Sidy Sow (ankle) out

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Seahawks at Patriots picks and predictions

Prediction

Seahawks 17, Patriots 15

Moneyline

PASS.

The Seahawks are likely going to be without their most lethal offensive player and aren’t worth a play as an expensive moneyline favorite. Similarly, the Patriots are better played on the spread.

Against the spread

BET PATRIOTS +3 (-105).

Both teams relied heavily on their run game in Week 1, and one team is going to be without their starting running back. The Seahawks have the weapons aside from Walker III, but his expected absence is a huge blow. Seattle’s defense is also worrisome, having allowed 20 points to a weak Broncos offense that totaled just 132 passing yards.

QB Jacoby Brissett isn’t a superstar, but he will be able to sustain drives better than rookie QB Bo Nix did. The Seahawks have the 17th-best defensive line according to Pro Football Focus and may struggle to stop a running-heavy New England offense.

Expect the home to keep things close and take PATRIOTS +3 (-105).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 38.5 (-110).

The Seahawks weren’t able to get their explosive passing game going in Week 1, and the Patriots limited what a dynamic Bengals offense could do through the air. New England should be able to limit Seattle’s passing efficiency.

The Patriots went Under in their first game while Seattle went north of the 42.5-point total. However, neither team had over 160 passing yards in the Broncos-Seahawks game. With both teams struggling to work down the field through their quarterback, expect slow drives and fewer points.

Take UNDER 38.5 (-110).

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