Monday, October 5, 2015

CenturyLink Field

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The Detroit Lions matchup against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday at CenturyLink Field. The opening line for this game has Seattle as 9 point favorites and the over/under was set at 43.

Matthew Stafford finished his last game with 282 yards through the air for Detroit. He completed 31 passes out of 45 attempts for a 69% completion percentage. Ameer Abdullah led the Lions in rushing with 23 yards. He averaged 3 yards per carry on his 8 rushing attempts for the game. Calvin Johnson led the team in receiving. He had a total of 77 yards on 8 receptions for an average of 10 yards per catch in the game. As a team in that game Detroit totaled 290 yards by way of 68 plays. They rushed the ball 19 times for a total of 28 yards on the game and the Lions totaled 22 first downs by getting 3 rushing, 14 passing and 5 by penalty.

Russell Wilson finished his last game with 235 yards through the air for Seattle. He completed 20 passes out of 30 attempts for a 67% completion percentage. Thomas Rawls led the Seahawks in rushing with 104 yards. He averaged 7 yards per carry on his 16 rushing attempts for the game. Jimmy Graham led the team in receiving. He had a total of 83 yards on 7 receptions for an average of 12 yards per catch in the game. Seattle totaled 371 yards by way of 63 plays. They rushed the ball 29 times for a total of 159 yards on the game and the Seahawks totaled 17 first downs by getting 5 rushing, 12 passing and 0 by penalty.

Detroit is averaging 19 points per game on the offensive side of the ball. They are completing 27 passes per game on 43 attempts for a 63% percent completion percentage and average 260 yards in the passing department per game. The Lions are averaging 45 rushing yards per game on 17 attempts per contest for an average of 2.6 yards per carry. They run 62 plays per game and average 4.9 yards per play for an average of 305 total yards each outing. The Lions get 21 first downs per game and they average 47.7 penalty yards via 6.3 penalties each contest.

Detroit gives up 28 points per contest and an average of 284 passing yards each game on the defensive side of the ball. They allow an average of 27 completed passes on 34 attempts for a completion percentage of 79%. The Lions give up 112 rushing yards per contest on 30 carries for a 3.7 average per carry. Detroit allows 396 total yards per game including 6 yards per play. They force 2 turnovers per contest and get flagged for 8 penalties for 77 yards per game.

Seattle is putting 25 points on the board per game on the offensive side of the ball. They complete 24 passes per game on 34 attempts for a 71% percent completion percentage and average 212 yards in the passing department for each outing. The Seahawks rush for an average of 134 yards per contest on 29 attempts for an average of 4.6 yards per carry for the season. They run 66 plays per game and average 5.2 yards per play for an average of 346 total yards per game. The Seahawks are averaging 20 first downs per outing and accumulate 59.7 penalty yards via 6 penalties each game.

Seattle surrenders 20 points per game and 186 passing yards each outing on the defensive side of the ball. They allow 17 completed passes per game on 26 attempts for a completion percentage of 65%. The Seahawks give up 100 rushing yards per game on 27 carries for an average of 3.7 yards per carry. Seattle allows 286 total yards per game for an average of 5.2 yards per play. They force 1.3 turnovers per contest and 5.3 penalties for 35 yards in each contest.

Detroit Betting Trends

Detroit is 1-2-0 against the over/under so far this season

Detroit has an ATS record of 0-3-0 this season

Seattle Betting Trends

Seattle is 1-2-0 against the over/under so far this season

Seattle has an ATS record of 1-2-0 this season

Injuries to Watch

Detroit

09/28/15 DE Ezekiel Ansah Groin "?" Monday vs. Seattle
09/28/15 G Larry Warford Ankle "?" Monday vs. Seattle
09/27/15 TE Brandon Pettigrew Hamstring "?" Monday vs. Seattle
09/27/15 LB DeAndre Levy Hip "?" Monday vs. Seattle
09/07/15 CB Alex Carter Ankle IR - designated to return (eligible to return week 10)

Seattle

09/28/15 DT Brandon Mebane Groin "?" Monday vs. Detroit
09/28/15 DE Demarcus Dobbs Shoulder probable Monday vs. Detroit
09/27/15 S Steven Terrell Hip "?" Monday vs. Detroit
09/27/15 CB Tharold Simon Toe "?" Monday vs. Detroit
09/27/15 TE Luke Willson Back "?" Monday vs. Detroit
09/27/15 RB Marshawn Lynch Hamstring injured last game, "?" Monday vs. Detroit
09/10/15 WR Paul Richardson Knee PUP
09/10/15 CB Jeremy Lane Knee PUP

Guy's Pick: Take Seattle

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