Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions Prediction, 9/17/2023 NFL Picks, Best Bets & Odds Week 2

Game: Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions

Date: Sunday, September 17, 2023

Location: Ford Field in Detroit, MI

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Lions (-3)

Total/Over-Under: 51.5

The Detroit Lions (1-0) welcome the Seattle Seahawks (0-1) at Ford Field on Sunday. Detroit opens this matchup as 3-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under comes in at 51.5.

The Seattle Seahawks come into this matchup with a record of 0-1 for this year. The last time they stepped on the gridiron, the Seahawks played against the Rams and ended up losing by a score of 30-13. Geno Smith connected on 16/26 with 112 yds passing and 1 touchdown. He had a QB rate of 84.1 and walked away from the game without throwing a pick. D.K. Metcalf held an average of 15.7 yds per catch by recording 47 yds on 3 catches. Kenneth Walker III was the rushing leader for the Seahawks with 12 carries for 64 yards (5.3 yards per carry). At the end of the game, they had 46 plays which converted into 180 yards. The Seattle Seahawks ran the rock 18 different times and amassed 85 yds, earning them an average of 4.7 yds per carry. When it came to stopping the run, the Seahawks conceded 92 yds on 40 tries, which calculates to 2.3 yds per rush surrendered. Seattle allowed 24 pass completions on 38 tries for 334 yds, and a completion percentage of 63.2%.

The Seahawks have attained 180 total yards over the course of this year. Seattle has accumulated 7 first downs, and they have been called for 7 penalties for 55 yds. In terms of getting in the endzone, Seattle has compiled 1 touchdown in the air and 0 touchdowns via the ground. They haven't turned the ball over yet. As a team they hold an average of 85.0 yards on the ground which is 22nd in the NFL. When talking about putting points on the board, the Seattle Seahawks are averaging 13.0 points per contest.

Regarding yards through the air, the Seahawks have given up 334 yards which ranks them 31st in football. They have yielded 334.0 yards per outing through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 63.2%. Over the course of this season, they are conceding 426.0 yards per outing which has them ranked 30th in the NFL. They are allowing 2.3 yards per rushing attempt and 92.0 rushing yards per contest this season. Over the course of this season, they have given up 92 yards via the running game in 1 outing. The Seahawks are ranked 27th in the NFL in terms of team defense, conceding 30.0 points per contest.

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The Lions come into this matchup with a record of 1-0 for this season. The last time they stepped on the football field, the Lions got the win with a final of 21-20 when they played the Chiefs. David Montgomery ran the football 21 times for 74 yds, finishing the game with 3.5 yards per carry for Detroit. Josh Reynolds was a featured target for the Lions, catching 4 throws for 80 yards (20.0 yds per reception). Jared Goff (1 touchdown) walked away from the contest with 253 yards on 22/35 through the air while his QB rating was 94.1. He didn't throw any picks and his avg yards per attempt was 7.2 yds. Detroit surrendered 23 running attempts for 90 yards (3.9 yards per rush). The Lions passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 53.8%, surrendering 226 yards on 21 for 39 through the air. The Lions finished the contest with a total of 368 yards while running 70 plays (5.3 yds per play). Detroit ran for 3.5 yards per tote, finishing the contest with 118 yards on 34 carries.

When it comes to this team's ability to score points, the Lions are ranking 13th in the league with an average of 21.0 points per contest. Over the course of the season to this point, the Lions have thrown for 250 yards through the air. They maintain an average of 118.0 run yards per game. The Detroit Lions are averaging 368.0 yards/game ranking them 7th in the league. The Detroit offense has compiled 63 yards of penalties on 4 violations, which ranks 27th in the league in terms of hurting your team.

They have surrendered 2 touchdowns through the air in addition to 226.0 yards per game, which puts them in 24th in the league. Detroit has conceded a total of 90 rushing yards. Their defense has 1 takeaway this year. The Lions defense has participated in 62 plays, which is 14th in football. The Lions are conceding 20.0 PPG, which has them ranked 17th in the league.

Who will win tonight's Seahawks/Lions NFL game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Seahawks +3

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