Two of the most exciting quarterbacks in Football face-off when Russell Wilson and his Seahawks host Lamar Jackson and his Ravens Sunday afternoon at the Clink. Both quarterbacks are coming off big performances last week, leading their teams to victories, heading into this possible playoff preview. Who do we like here for our free NFL pick?
NFL Betting Odds
Week 7’s NFL betting odds opened Seattle at -4 over Baltimore, with an over/under of right around 50. Early betting action then dipped the Seahawks to -3 and the total to 49.
Ravens vs. Seahawks Set-Up
Baltimore is 4-2 on the season after defeating Cincinnati last week, 23-17. The Ravens fell down 7-0 when they allowed Bengal Brandon Wilson to return the opening kickoff 92 yards for a touchdown but led 14-7 by the end of the first quarter. Baltimore built that advantage to 23-10 in the fourth quarter, let Cincy get within one score with a minute and a half left but hung on from there.
On the day the Ravens out-gained the Bengals 497-250, out-rushed Cincinnati 269-33 and dominated time of possession by a 40-20 split. But that kickoff return score cost Baltimore the cover as favorites of 10.5 points.
The Ravens have only played one game this season against a team that sits at .500 or better at the moment, that 33-28 loss at Kansas City a month ago. Baltimore’s other five games have come against teams with a combined record of 6-22-1.
Seattle, meanwhile, is 5-1 and the owner of a three-game winning streak, after beating the Browns in Cleveland last week 32-28. The Seahawks spotted the Brownies the first seven points of the game and trailed 20-6 in the second quarter but used a 19-0 run spanning the halves to take a 25-20 lead. Seattle then fell back down 28-25, regained the lead with three minutes to go, then iced the victory with an interception and two first downs to run out the clock.
On the day the Seahawks out-gained Cleveland 454-406, held a 34-26 advantage in time of possession, won the turnover battle 4-1 and blocked a punt.
Two weeks ago, Seattle edged the Rams 30-29 but couldn’t cover as a two-point favorite. With an earlier loss to New Orleans, the Seahawks are 1-1 SU, 0-2 ATS this season against teams sitting at .500 or better right now.
These teams last met back in 2015, a 35-6 Seattle romp in Baltimore. The Seahawks dominated that game, as Wilson threw five touchdown passes, while Baltimore played without starting QB Joe Flacco.
NFL Betting Trends
- The Ravens are 10-3 SU but only 5-8 ATS with Jackson as the starter at QB.
- Seattle is 80-37-1 SU, 66-47-5 ATS, with Wilson as the starter at QB.
- Baltimore is 4-2 both SU and ATS over its last six road games.
- The Seahawks are 3-1 SU but 0-4 ATS over their last four home games.
- Seattle under Coach Carroll is 2-0 both SU and ATS against Baltimore under Coach Harbaugh.
- Home teams are just 41-48 SU, 32-55 ATS in the NFL this season.
- Favorites are 53-38 SU but only 36-53 ATS in the NFL this season.
Totals Report
- Overs are 4-2 in Ravens games this season, which are averaging 54 total points.
- Overs are also 4-2 in Seahawks games this season, which are averaging 52 points.
- Unders are 49-42 in the NFL this season.
- Get more details: Ravens at Seahawks NFL Match-up Stats
