In one year, the Rams went from the Penthouse to the outhouse. Los Angeles was on the road to the Super Bowl championship one year ago. Now, LA will wrap up the 2022 campaign with the Seattle Seahawks out of the playoff race. Certainly, the season-ending injury to Matthew Stafford was a body blow. But the Rams have been sloppy, unfocused, and undisciplined all season. It has been a bowl of humble NFL odds Chunky Soup for Rams head coach Sean McVay. Previously, McVay has been touted as the genius that would reinvent football.
Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Sunday, January 8, 2023, 4:25 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington |
| TV Coverage: | FOX |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Rams | +6½ (-110) | 41½ (-110) | +235 |  |
| Seahawks | -6½ (-110) | 41½ (-110) | -290 | |
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Rams at Seahawks SBG Odds Overview
Indeed, Seattle head coach Pete Carroll is the coach that looks smarter. He fleeced the Denver Broncos in a trade for Russell Wilson. Carroll has the Seahawks in a position to make the playoffs without Wilson. But they must beat the Rams and get online betting from other teams.
Los Angeles Rams Team Overview
Last Sunday, the Los Angeles Rams lost 31-10 against the Los Angeles Chargers as 6.5-point road dogs. The game went under the total of 41.5. The Rams have a record of 5-11 straight up, 6-9-1 against the spread, and 6-10 over/under the total.
Overall, Los Angeles ranks 31st for total offense, 27th for passing, 29th for rushing, and 26th for scoring. Defensively they rank 17th overall, 22nd against the pass, 10th against the rush, and 21st for points allowed. Also, Los Angeles ranks 24th for fewest turnovers lost and 20th for takeaways. It was the Rams’ 11th loss of the season. They crossed midfield only once on their five second-half possessions.
Los Angeles got to the Chargers’ 35-yard line on their first possession of the third quarter. But Baker Mayfield turned it over after a strip sack by Kyle Van Noy. In turn, Cam Akers had his second straight 100-yard game with 19 carries for 123 yards. Baker Mayfield was 11 of 19 for 132 yards.
Seattle Seahawks Team Overview
Last Sunday, the Seattle Seahawks won 23-6 against the New York Jets as 1-point home dogs. The game went under the total of 43. Seattle has a record of 8-8 straight up, 7-9 against the spread, and 8-8 over/under the total.
Overall, Seattle ranks 15th for total offense, 12th for passing, 18th for rushing, and 9th for scoring. Defensively they rank 27th overall, 17th against the pass, 30th against the rush, and 24th for points allowed. Also, Seattle ranks 18th for the fewest turnovers lost and 7th for takeaways.
Geno Smith threw two first-half touchdowns. Additionally, Kenneth Walker III rushed for 133 yards. The Seahawks kept alive their postseason hopes with a win Sunday that eliminated the Jets from playoff contention.
Seattle snapped a three-game losing streak. Hence, they ensured its Week 18 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams would be meaningful. The Seahawks must win and hope for a loss or tie by Green Bay against Detroit to reach the postseason.
Rams at Seahawks SBG Free Picks
As mentioned earlier, the Rams have been in poor form with the NFL betting odds. Seattle has greater motivation and more to play for.
Rams at Seahawks SBG Best Bet: Seattle Seahawks.