Lions vs. Seahawks Betting Odds 01/07/17 – NFC Wild Card Game Preview

January 6th, 2017

Detroit Lions (9-7) vs. Seattle Seahawks (10-5-1) Betting Odds

Line/Odds: Seattle -8 (5dimes)
Total: 43
Time: 8:15 pm ET
Location: Century Link Field, Seattle WA.
Television Broadcast: NBC

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The Lions have lost their last three games as they start their post season play. Their defense gave up 73 points total in their last two games after not allowing an opponent to score more than 20 points in any of their previous eight games. That stretch also included a five game winning streak where they were led by quarterback Matt Stafford who passed for over 4300 yards and threw 24 touchdowns this season.

The Lions had a chance to win their division and home field advantage but lost their final game to Green Bay last week. Stafford injured a finger on his throwing hand which might explain why he only threw three touchdowns with five interceptions over their last four games which resulted Detroit not scoring more than 24 points in any of those games.

Seattle is also having problems finishing the season 3-3 over their last six games and not winning two straight games since mid November. Their defense was strong for most of the year and were ranked fifth overall giving up just 18.3 points a game but gave up 72 points total in their last two losses. Their offense was led by quarterback Russell Wilson who threw 21 touchdowns and passed for over 4200 yards but Seattle only managed to score an average of 22.1 points a game.

The oddsmakers have made the Seahawks an eight point favorite and set the total at 43. According to Covers.com Consensus Analysis 61% of the public think that is too many points to give Detroit despite the Seahawks 7-1 home record while 58% believe the offenses will control the game and are behind the over.

The home team has won seven of the last 10 meetings between these teams.

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Previous Meetings

10/05/15: Lions 10 @ Seahawks 13
10/28/12: Seahawks 24 @ Lions 28
11/08/09: Lions 20 @ Seahawks 32

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The home team has covered the spread in four of their last five meetings
The under is 8-2 in the Lions last 10 games overall
The Seahawks have covered the spread in four of their last five home games

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Bills vs Titans	Bills -5½ -110	Premium	31-34	Loss	-110	Show
This is a 5* play on Buffalo. The Bills have won five straight, and they come into Tennessee as a sizeable favorite. While some might think this is a let down spot after their win in Kansas City, I see this as a classic revenge game. Buffalo lost 42-16 at Tennessee last season, and they are in an ideal spot to avenge that loss on Monday night. The Titans defense has really struggled, especially against the pass. Josh Allen shredded the Chiefs defense for 315 yards and three TDs, and I expect him to do the same here against the Bills. The Titans will try to turn the game into a shootout, but that's not going to be easy versus the Bills #1 ranked scoring defense. GL, Jesse Schule
Astros vs Red Sox	OVER 9 +102	Premium	3-12	Win	102	Show
This is an 8* play on Over. The first two games of this series went over the total, and with the series shifting to Fenway we could see another slugfest. Eduardo Rodriguez will toe the slab for Boston, and his recent starts don't inspire a lot of confidence. He allowed four runs on five hits and two walks in 6 2/3 innings in two games in the series versus Tampa. He's 0-1 with an 11.57 ERA in two starts versus Houston this season. The Astros hand the ball to Jose Urquidy, who hasn't pitched in over two weeks. Talk about getting thrown in to the fire. The over is 10-1-1 in the Red Sox last 12 League Championship home games. GL, Jesse Schule
Ducks vs Flames	Flames -183	Premium	3-2	Loss	-183	Show
This is a 5* play on Calgary. The Ducks are 1-1 after playing their first two games of rthe season at home, now they head out on the road where they will play Calgary on Monday. Anaheim finished dead last in the West last year, and this is basically the same group of players. The Ducks are 1-4 in the last five meetings in Calgary, and the home team is 59-21 in the last 80 meetings. The price isn't cheap, but this is a good spot to back the home favorite. GL, Jesse Schule

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