The NFL betting board for Week 15 features a clash between a pair of teams with playoff aspirations as the Seattle Seahawks take on the Washington Football Team.
The Seahawks are 9-4 and installed as 6-point favorites, but don't count out Washington, who has reeled off four straight wins.
We break down the NFL odds with our best free picks and predictions for the Seahawks vs. Washington on Sunday, December 20, with kickoff at 1 p.m. ET.
Seattle Seahawks at Washington Football Team Betting Preview
Weather
It's expected to be a brisk afternoon at FedExField in the Nation's capital, with temperatures in the mid-40s with a cross-field breeze of 9.5 mph and a 14 percent chance of rain. Be sure to monitor the gametime conditions with our NFL weather info.
Key Injuries
Seahawks: Travis Homer RB (Out), Jamarco Jones T (Out), Phil Haynes G (Out), Damarious Randall S (Questionable).
Washington: Antonio Gibson RB (Out), Alex Smith QB (Out), Kevin Pierre-Louis LB (Out), Cole Holcomb LB (Out), Ryan Anderson DE (Out).
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Betting Trend to Know
The Seahawks are 0-4 ATS in their last four road games. Find more NFL betting trends for Seahawks vs. Washington.
Against the Spread (ATS) Pick
Don't look now, but the Washington Football Team has won four games in a row to hilariously put itself atop the NFC East with a 6-7 record.
The Seahawks are coming off a dominant 40-3 win, but that was against the league-worst New York Jets, so don't get too excited. Prior to that contest, the Seahawks had averaged just 19.8 points per game in their last four games while going just 2-6 ATS in their previous eight.
The Seahawks are led by quarterback Russell Wilson, but despite his heroics, their offense has taken a step back after a torrid start to the year. Their weakest link continues to be their offensive line, which has allowed the third-most sacks in the league.
That's bad news against a ferocious Washington pass rush that's fourth in the league in sacks and third in passing yards allowed per game.
Not only is Washington 5-3 SU in its last eight games, but each of those losses came by three points or fewer. Look for Washington's defense to keep them in this contest and help them cover the spread.
PREDICTION: Washington +6 (-110)
Over/Under Pick
Under trends abound for both teams, with the Seahawks 5-0 to the Under in their last five contests overall and Washington 6-0 to the Under in its previous six games on grass.
The Seahawks were crushing Overs earlier this season but have since tightened up on defense while slowing down a bit on the offensive side of the ball. The Seahawks are allowing just 16.2 points per game over their last five games
Meanwhile, Washington has been stingy on defense, ranking fourth in the league in defensive DVOA but has struggled to move the chains on offense.
Washington ranks 30th in the league in yards per game and third-down conversion percentage. One of their few bright spots, rookie running back Antonio Gibson, could miss his second game in a row with turf toe while QB Alex Smith is also listed as questionable after leaving Sunday's game due to tightness in his surgically repaired knee.
Smith isn't exactly a playmaker, but head coach Ron Rivera certainly has more faith in him than second-year passer Dwayne Haskins, who will likely start if Smith can't suit up. Regardless of who is slinging the ball for Washington, we don't expect them to be able to put up many points. Take the Under.
PREDICTION: Under 44.5 (-110)
First Quarter Prop Pick
Although Washington ranks sixth in the league in scoring defense, they've been susceptible in the early going. The burgundy and gold surrender 5.9 first-quarter points per game, which ranks just 26th in the league.
On offense they're even worse in the first 15 minutes, averaging just 3.1 ppg, which ranks 31st.
On the other hand, Seattle's offense is known for starting quick and puts up 6.2 ppg in the opening quarter. Look for the Seahawks to enter the first break with a lead.
PREDICTION: First Quarter Spread Seattle -0.5 (-106)
Seahawks vs Washington Betting Card
- Washington +6 (-110)
- Under 44.5 (-110)
- First Quarter Spread Seattle -0.5 (-106)
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