Seahawks vs 49ers Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NFC Wild Card Playoffs

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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan stands on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 14, 2023, 12:16 PM
  • The 49ers (13-4) are -9.5 point favorites vs the Seahawks (9-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 42.5 points
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The Seattle Seahawks (9-8) visit Levi’s Stadium to take on the San Francisco 49ers (13-4) on Saturday, Jan. 14. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30pm EST in Santa Clara for the NFC Wild Card Playoffs.

The 49ers are betting favorites in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-110).

The Seahawks vs. 49ers Over/Under is 42.5 total points for the game.

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Seahawks vs. 49ers Odds, Spread, Over/Under, NFC Wild Card Game:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Seahawks+9.5 -11042.5 -110+375
49ers -9.5 -11042.5 -110-500

Seahawks vs. 49ers Prediction for NFC Wild Card game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the 49ers will win this Week 1 game with 77.0% confidence.

Seahawks vs 49ers Spread Prediction for NFC Wild Card game:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the 49ers will cover the spread in this NFC Wild Card game with 54.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Seahawks and 49ers, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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Best Seahawks Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Seahawks players for the NFC Wild Card game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Geno Smith has hit the Rushing Yards Over in 12 of his last 14 games (+9.90 Units / 64% ROI)
  • Geno Smith has hit the TD Passes Over in 12 of his last 17 games (+7.75 Units / 40% 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)
  • Will Dissly has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 6 of his last 7 away games (+4.80 Units / 58% ROI)

Best 49ers Player Prop Best Bets Today

And here are some top NFL player prop bets for 49ers players for the NFC Wild Card game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Christian McCaffrey has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 10 of his last 14 games (+5.75 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Brandon Aiyuk has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 13 of his last 20 games (+5.15 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Brock Purdy has hit the TD Passes Over in his last 4 games (+4.80 Units / 120% ROI)
  • Brock Purdy has hit the Pass Attempts Under in his last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 82% ROI)
  • Christian McCaffrey has hit the Carries Under in his last 4 games at home (+4.00 Units / 73% ROI)

Receiving Props: Total Receiving Yards for 49ers vs Seahawks

Player Name Over Under
Tyler Lockett 61.5 -120 61.5 -110
Colby Parkinson 18.5 -110 18.5 -120
DK Metcalf 61.5 -115 61.5 -115
Deebo Samuel 43.5 -115 43.5 -115
George Kittle 43.5 -120 43.5 -110

Rushing Props: Total Rushing Yards for 49ers vs Seahawks

Player Name Over Under
Geno Smith 15.5 -120 15.5 -110
Christian Mccaffrey 73.5 -115 73.5 -115
Kenneth Walker III 60.5 -110 60.5 -120
Deebo Samuel 12.5 -115 12.5 -115
Brock Purdy 5.5 -120 5.5 -110
  • The Seattle Seahawks have hit the 2H Moneyline in 9 of their last 12 games (+10.15 Units / 56% ROI)
  • The Seattle Seahawks have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 games (+8.20 Units / 52% ROI)
  • The Seattle Seahawks have scored last in 9 of their last 10 games (+8.05 Units / 66% ROI)
  • The Seattle Seahawks have covered the 4Q Spread in 10 of their last 13 games (+6.75 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Seattle Seahawks have covered the 3Q Spread in 8 of their last 9 games (+6.50 Units / 56% ROI)
  • The San Francisco 49ers have hit the Moneyline in their last 10 games (+10.00 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The San Francisco 49ers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 13 of their last 18 games (+9.05 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The San Francisco 49ers have covered the 2Q Spread in 14 of their last 19 games (+8.70 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The San Francisco 49ers have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 8 of their last 10 games (+8.00 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The San Francisco 49ers have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 20 games (+7.40 Units / 34% ROI)

Seahawks Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Seahawks have gone 7-10 (-3.9 Units / -20.86% ROI).

  • Seahawks are 8-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.25 Units / -5.41% ROI
  • Seahawks are 8-9 when betting the Over for -1.95 Units / -10.4% ROI
  • Seahawks are 9-8 when betting the Under for +0.2 Units / ROI

49ers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the 49ers have gone 11-6 (+4.4 Units / 23.53% ROI).

  • 49ers are 13-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.25 Units / 11.96% ROI
  • 49ers are 9-8 when betting the Over for +0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI
  • 49ers are 8-9 when betting the Under for -1.9 Units / -10.16% ROI

Seattle Seahawks: Keys to the Game vs. the San Francisco 49ers

The Seahawks are winless (0-8) when trailing at the end of the third quarter this season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .215.

The Seahawks are 8-5 (.615) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays this season — tied for 9th-best in NFL; League Avg: .552.

The Seahawks are 6-5 (.545) when underdogs this season — 4th-best in NFL; League Avg: .339.

The Seahawks are 5-3 (.625) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns this season — tied for 9th-best in NFL; League Avg: .578.

San Francisco 49ers: Keys to the Game vs. the Seattle Seahawks

The 49ers are 9-3 (.750) vs top 10 pass offenses since the 2021 season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: .353.

The 49ers are undefeated (3-0) when within 7 points at the two minute warning this season — tied for best in NFL; League Avg: .492.

The 49ers are 13-2 (.867) when allowing less than 5 yards per rush this season — best in NFL; League Avg: .518.

The 49ers are winless (0-1) when allowing more than 5 yards per rush this season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .451.

Additional Matchup Notes for Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers

49ers RBs have averaged 111.9 rushing yards per game this season — fifth-best in NFL. The Seahawks have allowed an average of 151.1 rushing yards per game this season — third-worst in NFL.

49ers RBs have 47.4 receiving yards per game this season — fourth-best in NFL. The Seahawks have averaged 42.7 receiving yards per game allowed to RBs this season — fifth-worst in NFL.

49ers RBs have gained 806 yards on 87 receptions (9.3 YPR) this season — third-best in NFL. The Seahawks have allowed 8.2 Yards Per Reception to RBs this season — tied for third-worst in NFL.

The Seahawks have run successful plays on just 38.7% of rush attempts this season — tied for second-worst in NFL. 49ers have allowed successful plays on just 38.2% of rush attempts this season — second-best in NFL.

The Seahawks are averaging just 2.1 yards per carry on 3rd and short this season — tied for fourth-worst in NFL. The 49ers have allowed just 2.5 yards per carry when defending on 3rd and short this season — tied for third-best in NFL.

The Seahawks have gone three and out on 41.7% of their drives in the first half since Week 15 — worst in NFL. 49ers have forced three and outs on 34.8% of opponent drives in the first half since Week 15 — third-best in NFL.

Seattle Seahawks Offense: Important Stats for NFC Wild Card game:

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

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

The Seahawks have a third down conversion rate of 23% since Week 15 — worst in NFL; League Avg: 39%.

The Seahawks have started 5 drives inside their own 20 yard line in the 1st quarter this season — tied for 2nd-fewest in NFL.

San Francisco 49ers Offense: Important Stats for NFC Wild Card game:

The 49ers ran successful plays on 75% of pass attempts in Week 18 — best in NFL; League Avg: 43%.

The 49ers started 5 drives inside opposing territory in Week 18 — most in NFL.

The 49ers have gone three and out on 14% of their drives this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 21%.

The 49ers have completed passes for 20+ yards on 119 of their 1,024 total passing attempts (12%) since the 2021 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 9%.

Seattle Seahawks Defense: Important Stats for NFC Wild Card game:

The Seahawks defense sacked opponents 5 times in Week 18 — 3rd-most in NFL.

The Seahawks defense has allowed 6.1 yards after the catch (2,101 RAC / 343 receptions) this season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 5.1.

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

Offenses facing the Seahawks targeted WRs 39% of the time (24 Pass Attempts/62 plays) in the red zone this season — lowest in NFL; League Avg: 52%.

San Francisco 49ers Defense: Important Stats for NFC Wild Card game:

The 49ers defense has allowed successful plays on 27% of rush attempts in the 1st quarter this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 42%.

The 49ers defense has allowed just 15.2 points per game to opposing offenses (259 points / 17 games) this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 20.8.

The 49ers defense has allowed scores on 26% of opponent drives this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 36%.

The 49ers defense has allowed 16.4 Points per Game (279/17) this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 21.8.

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