| Los Angeles Rams(11-3) at Seattle Seahawks(11-3) | |||
| Game Details: Thursday, December 18, 8:15 p.m. EST | |||
| Location: Lumen Field, Seattle, WA | |||
| Where to Watch: Prime Video |
Week 16 Matchup
The NFC West title is on the line, and bettors could win a lot of money with Thursday night’s game between the Los Angeles Rams and their rivals, the Seattle Seahawks. With both teams coming off comeback wins, bettors could expect a strong game with both teams going for a divisional title. With the division on the line and potentially for the number one seed in the NFC, bettors could have a doozy of a night with both super-heavyweights fighting it out in Seattle on prime time streaming.
Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | -1.5 | -105 | Over 42.5 |
| Seattle Seahawks | +1.5 | -105 | Under 42.5 |
** Odds Subject to Change – Courtesy of FanDuel**
Tale of The Tape
| Los Angeles Rams | Team Stats – Avg Per Game | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| 30.0 | Points Per Game | 28.9 |
| 257.1 | Passing Yards Per Game | 237.6 |
| 126.4 | Rushing Yards Per Game | 113.0 |
| 18.6 | Opponents Points Per Game Allowed | 17.3 |
| 219.7 | Opponents Pass Yards Allowed | 191.4 |
| 101.1 | Opponents Rush Yards Allowed | 91.6 |
Statistics from various online sources, courtesy of ESPN and FOX Sports
Key Details
Los Angeles Rams
After a solid season last year, the Los Angeles Rams are emerging as Super Bowl contenders after a strong game against the Lions. In the win against the Lions, the Rams’ offense had 24 points with 17 unanswered in the third quarter. This Rams offense has been elite, with around 30 points per game, along with an underrated defense. Along with the offense getting together, Matthew Stattford has been having an MVP-caliber season and could have a strong game tonight against the Seahawks.
Seattle Seahawks
Despite the early season loss to the Rams, Seattle could have a strong game with their offense against the Rams. The Seahawks defense has been elite, allowing 19 points a game this season. Seattle also has a strong offense with Sam Darnold leading the charge and Jax Smith-Nijiba having a breakout season. While the odds are probably not in Seattle’s favor, they could have a strong game against their division rivals. Seattle also has home-field advantage, and while it’s not entirely in their favor, they have played better at home this season.
Prediction
The data and analytics suggest that this game will be close, and it is a coin flip between the two teams, given their recent come-from-behind wins. However, the Los Angeles Rams could still win tonight. With the offense and defense in sync, the Rams could win this close defensive showdown for the NFC West. While the Seahawks are at home, they have lost two of their last four games in the season series against the Rams in the past two seasons. Bettors for tonight‘s game should also take the under due to how efficient both defenses are for both teams.Â
