Seattle Seahawks at Oakland Raiders Week 6 NFL Picks & Predictions 10/14/2018
Sunday, October 14, 2018
Tottenham Stadium
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The Seattle Seahawks travel to Tottenham Stadium to take on the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, October 14, 2018. The opening line for this game has Seattle as 2 point favorites. The over/under has been set at 47.
The Seahawks have an ATS record of 2-2-1 while their over/under record is 2-3-0. The Raiders have an over/under record of 2-3-0 and they are 2-3-0 against the spread.
Valuable Seattle Seahawks Betting Trends
The Seattle Seahawks are 2-3-0 against the over/under
The Seattle Seahawks are 2-2-1 against the spread
Important Oakland Raiders Betting Trends
The Oakland Raiders are 2-3-0 against the over/under
The Oakland Raiders are 2-3-0 against the spread
Key Seattle Seahawks Injuries
10/07/18 C Ethan Pocic Ankle is questionable Sunday vs Oakland
10/07/18 LB K.J. Wright Knee is questionable Sunday vs Oakland
10/07/18 DE Rasheem Green Ankle is questionable Sunday vs Oakland
10/07/18 RB C.J. Prosise Abdominal is questionable Sunday vs Oakland
10/03/18 TE Will Dissly Knee IR
10/02/18 LB Mychal Kendricks Suspension is out indefinitely
10/02/18 S Earl Thomas Knee IR
10/01/18 TE Ed Dickson Quad is out indefinitely
09/08/18 CB Dontae Johnson Hip IR
09/04/18 RB J.D. McKissic Foot IR
09/04/18 T Jamarco Jones Ankle IR
09/04/18 CB Byron Maxwell Hip IR
09/04/18 LB Erik Walden Hip IR
07/26/18 S Kam Chancellor Neck is out for season
Key Oakland Raiders Injuries
10/07/18 DT Frostee Rucker Neck injured last game, is questionable Sunday vs Seattle
10/07/18 S Karl Joseph Hamstring is questionable Sunday vs Seattle
10/07/18 G Kelechi Osemele Knee is questionable Sunday vs Seattle
10/03/18 T Donald Penn Leg IR
09/26/18 K Mike Nugent Hip IR
09/13/18 DT Justin Ellis Foot IR
09/11/18 LS Andrew DePaola Knee IR
09/04/18 DT Ahtyba Rubin Biceps IR
09/04/18 K Eddy Pineiro Groin IR
Useful Offensive Statistics
The Seattle Seahawks are 11th in the NFL in points scored with 116. They have run 303 plays this season for 1,581 yards, which ranks them 15th in the league in total offense. The Seahawks average 5.2 yards per play, which is 18th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 87 1st downs this year, placing them 19th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Seattle has run for 612 yards as a team, which ranks 23rd in the NFL. They've run 143 times, averaging 4.3 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Seahawks have been penalized on offense 37 times for 256 yards so far this season, which has them 1st in the league in penalties. Russell Wilson has thrown for 1,086 yards this season. He has completed 89 passes on 142 attempts for a completion percentage of 62.7%. His quarterback rating is 100.9. He averages 7.6 yards per pass attempt and 12.2 yards per completion.
Defensive Statistics
Seattle is 14th in the league in points allowed on defense with 114. They have surrendered a total of 1,775 yards on D, which is 11th in the NFL. The Seahawks are ranked 4th in yards per play allowed with 5.7. Their pass defense has given up 6.4 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 6th in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 107 passes on 166 attempts against the Seattle Seahawks defense this season, placing them 10th and 18th in the National Football League. The Seattle pass defense has also given up a total of 1,130 yards through the air, which is 6th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 136 attempts for 645 yards this year, putting them in 19th place in the league against the run. The Seahawks have committed 33 penalties for 253 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 11th in the NFL. They've given up a score on 34.5% of possessions on defense, which is 14th in the league.
Special Teams Stats
Seattle is ranked 13th in the league in punt returns with 12. They've accumulated 86 punt return yards and average 7.2 yards per return, which is 24th in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 19 yards. They have returned 12 kicks for 265 yards on special teams, ranking 2nd in kick return yardage. The Seahawks average 22.1 yards per kick return and have a long of 42 yards this year. They are 10th in the league in all-purpose yards with 2,049. The Seattle Seahawks have attempted 9 field goals this season and made 6, which is 24th in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 66.7%. Seattle Seahawks kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 14 for 14 this year. Their punters have totaled 1,348 yards on 29 punts, averaging 46.5 yards per punt. That places them 15th in the NFL in punting average.
Useful Offensive Statistics
The Oakland Raiders have run for 476 yards as a unit, which ranks 25th in the league. They've run 124 times, averaging 3.8 yards per rush as a unit. The Raiders have been penalized on offense 36 times for 343 yards so far this year, which has them 9th in the NFL in penalties. They are 23rd in the National Football League in points scored with 107. They have run 337 plays this year for 2,056 yards, which ranks them 17th in the NFL in total offense. The Raiders average 6.1 yards per play, which is 12th in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 107 1st downs this season, ranking them 24th overall as an offensive unit. Derek Carr has completed 144 throws while attempting 202 passes for a completion percentage of 71.3%. He has passed for 1,641 yards this year. He averages 11.4 yards per completion and 8.1 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 90.4.
Defensive Statistics
The Raiders rush defense has given up 130 attempts for 636 yards this season, putting them in 12th place in the NFL against the run. They have had 40 penalties for 316 yards on defense this year. That places them 23rd in the league. They've allowed a score on 43.3% of possessions on defense, which is 32nd in the NFL. Oakland is 20th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 149. They have given up a total of 2,022 yards on D, which is 23rd in the league. The Raiders are 27th in yards per play allowed with 6.8. Their pass defense has allowed 8.3 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 27th in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 98 throws on 160 attempts against the Oakland Raiders defense this season, ranking them 24th and 11th in the league. The Raiders pass defense has also surrendered a total of 1,386 yards in the air, which is 26th overall in total pass defense.
Special Teams Stats
The Oakland Raiders have tried 13 field goals this season and made 10, which is 29th in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 76.9%. Oakland kickers have made 90% of their extra points, going 9 for 10 this season. Their punters have accumulated 943 yards on 21 punts, averaging 44.9 yards per punt. That ranks them 5th in the NFL in punting average. Oakland is 27th in the NFL in punt returns with 11. They've totaled 128 punt return yards and are averaging 11.6 yards per return, which is 30th in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 49 yards. They have returned 4 kicks for 83 yards on special teams, placing them 13th in kick return yardage. The Raiders average 20.8 yards per kick return and have a long of 22 yards this season. They are 25th in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 2,328.
Who will win tonight's Seahawks/Raiders NFL game against the spread?
Josh's Pick: Take the Seahawks -2
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