Lions vs. Seahawks prediction, odds, line, spread, time: 2023 NFL picks, Week 2 best bets from proven model
The Seattle Seahawks (0-1) hit the road to take on the Detroit Lions (1-0) in a cross-division Week 2 NFC matchup on Sunday. The Seahawks are looking to rebound from a 30-13 home blowout loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1, while the Lions are hoping to build off their 21-20 upset win over the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs in the season opener. The Seahawks lead the all-time series 12-5. All-Pro safety Jamal Adams remains out for Seattle, and offensive tackle Taylor Decker is doubtful for Detroit.
Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET at Ford Field. Detroit is favored by 4.5 points in the latest Lions vs. Seahawks odds, and the over/under for total points scored is 47. Before making any Seahawks vs. Lions picks, you need to see the NFL predictions and betting advice from the computer simulation model at SportsLine.
The model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times, is up more than $7,000 for $100 players on top-rated NFL picks since its inception. The model enters the 2023 NFL season on an incredible 163-113 run on top-rated NFL picks that dates back to the 2017 season. It is also on a 17-6 roll on top-rated NFL picks since Week 7 of last season.
The model also ranked in the top 10 on NFLPickWatch four of the past six years on straight-up NFL picks and beat more than 94 percent of CBS Sports Football Pick'em players four times during that span. Anyone who has followed it is way up.
Now, the model has set its sights on Lions vs. Seahawks and just locked in its picks and NFL Week 2 predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NFL odds and betting lines for Seahawks vs. Lions:
- Seahawks vs. Lions spread: Lions -4.5
- Seahawks vs. Lions over/under: 47 points
- Seahawks vs. Lions money line: Lions -220, Seahawks +181
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Why the Lions can cover
The Lions were impressive on both sides of the ball in their season opener. Offensively, Detroit was balanced, with 253 passing yards and 118 yards on the ground. Defensively, the Lions limited Kansas City's high-powered offensive attack to just 20 points and 316 yards of total offense.
Quarterback Jared Goff was sharp for Detroit in Week 1. The seven-year NFL veteran completed 22 of 35 passes for 253 yards and a touchdown. Veteran running back David Montgomery, an offseason acquisition, rushed for 71 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries. See which team to pick here.
Why the Seahawks can cover
The Seahawks entered the 2023 season with high expectations, but came out flat in Week 1. History has proven that Pete Carroll is one of the more successful coaches in the league when coming off a loss, and his team is led by several proven veterans. Quarterback Geno Smith struggled against the Rams in Week 1, but was a Pro Bowl selection in 2022.
Smith now has one of the top trio of wide receivers in the NFL at his disposal in DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett and rookie Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Seattle was limited to 112 passing yards against Los Angeles, which is unlikely to happen again with the amount of talent in its offensive attack. See which team to pick here.
How to make Seahawks vs. Lions picks
The model has simulated Lions vs. Seahawks 10,000 times and the results are in. It is leaning Over on the point total, and it's also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in well over 50% of simulations. You can only see the model's Lions vs. Seahawks pick at SportsLine.
