Rams vs Seahawks Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NFL, Week 18

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 06, 2023, 4:41 PM
  • The Seahawks (8-8) are -6.5 point favorites vs the Rams (5-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 41.5 points
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The Los Angeles Rams (5-11) visit Lumen Field to take on the Seattle Seahawks (8-8) on Jan. 8. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Seattle.

The Seahawks are betting favorites in Week 18, with the spread sitting at -6 (-110).

The Rams vs. Seahawks Over/Under is 41.5 total points for the game.

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Rams vs. Seahawks Odds, Spread, Over/Under Week 18

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Rams+6 -11041.5 -110+220
Seahawks -6 -11041.5 -110-275

Rams vs. Seahawks Prediction for Week 18

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Seahawks will win this Week 18 game with 78.0% confidence.

Rams vs Seahawks Spread Prediction for Week 18

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Seahawks will cover the spread this Week 18 with 57.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Rams and Seahawks, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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Best Rams Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Rams players for Week 18, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Van Jefferson has hit the Receptions Under in 9 of his last 11 games (+6.45 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Matthew Stafford has hit the Passing Yards Under in 10 of his last 14 games (+5.00 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Allen Robinson has hit the Receptions Under in his last 4 away games (+4.10 Units / 77% ROI)
  • Allen Robinson has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 4 away games (+4.00 Units / 81% ROI)
  • Matthew Stafford has hit the Rushing Yards Over in 5 of his last 6 away games (+4.00 Units / 63% ROI)

Best Seahawks Player Prop Best Bets Today

And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Seahawks players for Week 18, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Geno Smith has hit the Rushing Yards Over in 11 of his last 13 games (+8.90 Units / 62% ROI)
  • Geno Smith has hit the TD Passes Over in 12 of his last 16 games (+8.90 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Geno Smith has hit the Completions Over in 11 of his last 16 games (+5.65 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Rashaad Penny has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 81% ROI)
  • Geno Smith has hit the Pass Attempts Over in 7 of his last 9 games (+4.70 Units / 47% ROI)

Receiving Props: Total Receiving Yards for Seahawks vs Rams

Player Name Over Under
Van Jefferson 37.5 -115 37.5 -115
Tyler Higbee 32.5 -115 32.5 -115
Cam Akers 12.5 -110 12.5 -120
DK Metcalf 67.5 -120 67.5 -115

Rushing Props: Total Rushing Yards for Seahawks vs Rams

Player Name Over Under
Baker Mayfield 8.5 -115 8.5 -115
Cam Akers 72.5 -110 72.5 -120
Geno Smith 14.5 -120 14.5 -110
  • The Los Angeles Rams have hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 18 games (+8.45 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Rams have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 10 of their last 13 games (+6.75 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Rams have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 7 of their last 8 away games (+5.85 Units / 63% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Rams have covered the 4Q Spread in 6 of their last 7 games (+4.90 Units / 58% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Rams have hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 8 away games (+4.90 Units / 56% ROI)
  • The Seattle Seahawks have hit the 2H Moneyline in 8 of their last 11 games (+9.15 Units / 58% ROI)
  • The Seattle Seahawks have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games (+7.20 Units / 51% ROI)
  • The Seattle Seahawks have scored last in 8 of their last 9 games (+7.05 Units / 67% ROI)
  • The Seattle Seahawks have hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 17 games (+6.90 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Seattle Seahawks have covered the 4Q Spread in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.75 Units / 38% ROI)

Rams Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Rams have gone 5-10 (-6.05 Units / -34.47% ROI).

  • Rams are 5-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.5 Units / -24.81% ROI
  • Rams are 6-9 when betting the Over for -3.9 Units / -22.16% ROI
  • Rams are 9-6 when betting the Under for +2.4 Units / ROI

Seahawks Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Seahawks have gone 7-9 (-2.8 Units / -15.91% ROI).

  • Seahawks are 8-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.1 Units / 5.3% ROI
  • Seahawks are 8-8 when betting the Over for -0.85 Units / -4.82% ROI
  • Seahawks are 8-8 when betting the Under for -0.8 Units / -4.56% ROI

Los Angeles Rams: Keys to the Game vs. the Seattle Seahawks

The Rams are 2-8 (.200) when making less than 7 explosive plays this season — tied for 4th-worst in NFL; League Avg: .401.

The Rams are 1-10 (.091) when allowing 3 or more sacks this season — 3rd-worst in NFL; League Avg: .372.

The Rams are 1-6 (.143) when within 7 points entering the 4th quarter this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .496.

The Rams are winless (0-7) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .433.

Seattle Seahawks: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Rams

The Seahawks are 3-10 (.231) when within 7 points at the two minute warning since the 2021 season — 3rd-worst in NFL; League Avg: .494.

The Seahawks are 1-6 (.143) when not forcing a fumble this season — 3rd-worst in NFL; League Avg: .423.

The Seahawks are 3-6 (.333) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays this season — tied for 10th-worst in NFL; League Avg: .433.

The Seahawks are winless (0-4) when throwing 2 or more interceptions since the 2021 season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .229.

Additional Matchup Notes for Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks

The Seahawks have run successful plays on 50.2% of pass attempts this season — fifth-best in NFL. Rams have allowed successful plays on 50.9% of pass attempts this season — fourth-worst in NFL.

The Seahawks have scored on 41.5% of their drives in the first quarter this season — fourth-best in NFL. The Rams defense has allowed scores on 37.1% of opponent drives in the first quarter this season — third-worst in NFL.

The Rams have thrown the ball 10 yards or less 75.0% of pass attempts this season — third-highest in NFL. The Seahawks have allowed 6.6 yards per dropback on pass attempts between 1 and 10 yards this season — tied for second-worst in NFL.

The Rams are averaging just 3.3 yards per carry on rushes to the right side of the field since Week 14 — tied for second-worst in NFL. The Seahawks have allowed just 3.4 yards per carry when defending on rushes to the right since Week 14 — tied for fourth-best in NFL.

Los Angeles Rams Offense: Important Stats for Week 18

The Rams had a third down conversion rate of 34% on third and 10+ yards to go last season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 20%.

The Rams have averaged just 14.5 offensive penalty yards per game (479/33) since the 2021 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 20.2.

The Rams have been flagged 63 times on offense since the 2021 season — 2nd-fewest in NFL.

The Rams ran 27% of their plays in the red zone in the 4th quarter last season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 17%.

Seattle Seahawks Offense: Important Stats for Week 18

The Seahawks are averaging 13.7 drives per TD in the 3rd quarter this season — 2nd-worst Drives Per TD rate in NFL; League Avg: 5.4.

The Seahawks had 17 TDs that were 20+ yards last season — tied for 2nd-most in NFL.

The Seahawks ran 76% of their plays in their opponent’s territory in the 2nd half in Week 17 — best in NFL; League Avg: 40%.

The Seahawks ran successful plays on 37% of pass attempts in the 4th quarter last season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: 46%.

Los Angeles Rams Defense: Important Stats for Week 18

The Rams’ opponents averaged 36.7 Passing Attempts per TD (624 Pass Attempts/17 Passing TDs) last season — 2nd-best Pass Attempts Per TD rate in NFL; League Avg: 22.3.

The Rams defense allowed successful plays on 28% of rush attempts in the 1st quarter last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 42%.

The Rams defense has allowed 3 TD passes when the opposing QB has scrambled this season — tied for most in NFL.

24% of the plays run against the Rams have been in the red zone in the 4th quarter this season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 16%.

Seattle Seahawks Defense: Important Stats for Week 18

The Seahawks defense allowed 61.4 receiving yards per game (1,044/17) to RBs last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 36.4.

The Seahawks defense have allowed 14 broken tackles since Week 14 — most in NFL.

The Seahawks defense has allowed 6.1 yards after the catch (2,020 RAC / 330 receptions) this season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: 5.2.

The Seahawks defense has forced 15 fumbles this season — 3rd-most in NFL.

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